In times of calamities such as pandemics or wars, humor, as acknowledged by many scientists, serves as a coping mechanism that helps to endure stress, despair, and depression. Paradoxically, jokes and satirical images proliferate during war times. Gallows humor consoled soldiers during World War I. Humor and comedy were broadcasted and published during World War II to keep … [Read more...] about Internet Memes: an Element of Coping Mechanism or a Tool for Propaganda Disinformation?
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Social Media and the Years to Come
Social media, since it started, has taken over our lives, in some good ways and some bad. I am not really sure when exactly this era came about, but it has since taken full control of how we see ourselves as a culture, how we view others, and how we connect with one another. For instance, we aren’t really having deep conversations anymore, we mainly are building conversations … [Read more...] about Social Media and the Years to Come
The Influence of Social Media on Children
Social media has had a huge influence on children of all ages. There are many positives and negatives to social media. Starting with the positives, social media gives children the ability to connect with their friends and their family members as well. Social media turned into something very positive when the pandemic started. When the pandemic started, young children were able … [Read more...] about The Influence of Social Media on Children
The Issue of Body Image in the Media
Body image is a very sensitive subject when it comes to how it is portrayed in the media and how it affects the lives of the people who witness it. With technological advancements and so many forms of media today, it is easy for unrealistic body standards to be portrayed. You might be shocked to hear that there is correlation between time spent on social media and negative body … [Read more...] about The Issue of Body Image in the Media
Social Media and Its Effects on the Classroom
There is no denying that our social media and networks have transformed the landscape of our entire lives. It is what we live and breathe for every day. They disrupt our sleep schedules, decision-making process, and most importantly our learning and growing development. As a future teacher myself, I am beginning to see the shift in children as young as six and … [Read more...] about Social Media and Its Effects on the Classroom
Social Media and the Secret Struggles of Athletes
Mental health is a growing conversation all around the world. We connect with many people in similar situations as us through social media. While researching mental health and the stigma around it, I had found the topic of athletes. Professional, collegiate, or even high school athletes are under immense pressure to perform to the peak of their ability, along with the many … [Read more...] about Social Media and the Secret Struggles of Athletes
The Happiness Effect: How Social Media Is Driving a Generation to Look Perfect at Any Cost
The Happiness Effect, written by Donna Freitas, is a book that dives into the effects social media has on the current generation and the image it is constantly trying to portray. Freitas does this by conducting multiple different interviews and surveys within different college campuses which seems like the heart of where your answers to social media effects and usage would come … [Read more...] about The Happiness Effect: How Social Media Is Driving a Generation to Look Perfect at Any Cost
