Are social media platforms contributing to feelings of isolation?

[freelancermaria]

Social media platforms are powerful tools for connecting with others; however, do they also contribute to feelings of isolation? Social media can indeed contribute to feelings of isolation in some ways. While communicating through social media can be convenient, it can also be superficial. In addition, social media can be addictive, which can hamper your ability to connect with people in the real world, leading to feelings of sadness.

 

[eLdavis]

Social media itself is not contributing, but I feel it is how most people make use of it that matters.

 

[itermathi]

Social networks cover people's needs when it comes to socializing and talking, but that teaches us to have fewer social skills and to have a false concept of a company that is not there.