Social Media Dependence and Its Impact on Real Life connection in Pakistani Youth
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https://doi.org/10.63290/jhmsr.v2.i2.55Keywords:
Social Media, Dependence, Real-Life Relationships Relationship Satisfaction, Pakistani Youth, LonelinessAbstract
In the contemporary world, social networks have become significant in the way the Pakistani young people communicate, socialize and acquire information. They offer entertainment, education and means of communication. Excessive usage is damaging to emotional health and real life interpersonal ties. This paper will discuss the impacts of reliance on social media on family and friendship satisfaction and the role played by loneliness and Fear of Missing Out (FoMO). Both surveys and interviews are used in the study. The statistics allow us to observe the usage of social media by people, their attitude, and the impact of using social media on relationships. The findings reveal that an increased reliance on social media correlates with an increased loneliness, increased FoMO and decreased satisfaction with the real-life communication. The study in Pakistan provides practical recommendations on how parents, teachers and counselors can support balanced digital practices, which can make young people emotionally healthy and in better relationships.
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