Question

1. How would you effectively limit the use of social media? Name 4 effective ways.

2. Name four important ways social media may be used.

3. List four dangers of using social media.

4. What is your own comfort level with computers and social media?

Answer 1

1.Some of the effective ways to limit the use of social media are

• Turning off the notification because this can stimulate one to view it even when they are no actively using the site
• Set time frame in the device which can help brain to be alerted regarding overusage
• Try to indulge in external environment activities to spend time rather than to spend on social media
• Regularly do self assessment for physical and bodily changes like stress, eye problem ,breakage in relationships or bond with family members due to excessive social media use. This will automatically reduce the excessive usage.

2.The important ways social media can be used are

• This can help to transfer information and very useful for healthcare professionals
• It is highly useful for spreading knowledge,educative and training purposes
• This is the best way to provide information to public during an infectious crisis which can cost life if travelled and conveyed
• One can improve the quality of service by comparing with similar organizations feedback

3.The dangers of using social media are

• Social media addiction
• Cyberbullying
• Privacy and confidentiality issues
• Hacking of accounts

4.A comfort level of computers and social media can lie into a category which does not affect one physically or mentally, until it does not affect the relationship with others.