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# TITLE: Are social networks making society worse? [9b2d297d18d71af1714a0fbd2ab0c835]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - Social networks are a very nuanced area. In general, the effect of social networks on society is considered negative. However, it is important to recognise that this is a very nuanced area with different social media having different effects. The negative aspects of social networks include: the creation of a society of people in which people spend large amounts of time comparing themselves to others, leading to feelings of depression and a loss of self-esteem. Also, social media can create a forum for people to behave in ways they would not normally, leading to an increase in bullying and abuse online. This can cause psychological damage to people. There are positive aspects of social media: they allow people to reconnect with people they have lost touch with, and create a way of seeing what people around the world are doing, even people you do not know.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - Final consensus statement: In general, the effect of social networks on society is considered negative. However, it is important to recognise that this is a very nuanced area with different social media having different effects. The negative aspects of social networks include: the creation of a society of people in which people spend large amounts of time comparing themselves to others, leading to feelings of depression and a loss of self-esteem. Also, social media can create a forum for people to behave in ways they would not normally, leading to an increase in bullying and abuse online. This can cause psychological damage to people. There are positive aspects of social media: they allow people to reconnect with people they have lost touch with, and create a way of seeing what people around the world are doing, even people you do not know.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - The group shared the opinion that social media is widely popular today and makes lots of advantages to everyone, including connecting with family members and friends, transferring information and making people healthier as a result of inspiring them. However, it also possesses negative sides by putting individuals in place to compare with others and causing poor self-esteem.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - Social networks can be both positive and negative for society. It is important to recognise that this is a very nuanced area with different social media having different effects.
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