Topic the benefits and drawbacks of social networking sites

Social networks are online platforms that allow people to connect and interact with each other through various features, such as posting updates, sharing content, commenting, liking, and

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Lecturer : Nguyễn Thị Thủy Chung Class Code : 231_ENTH1511_11 Group : 8

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TABLE OF CONTENT

I OVERVIEW OF SOCIAL NETWORKS 5

II ADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL NETWORKS 5

1 Advantages of social networks for people 5

2 Advantages of social networks for Businesses 7

III DISADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL NETWORKS 8

1 The waste of time 8

2 Increased network of violence 8

3 Reduce direct connection and interaction 8

4 Vulnerable to mental illnesses 9

5 Decline in creativity 9

6 Easy to have personal information stolen 9

7 There is a lot of junk content 9

8 Many students dropped out of school or were expelled because of gaming addiction 9

IV HOW TO USE SOCIAL NETWORKS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY .9

CONCLUSION 11

Social networks are online platforms that allow people to connect and interact with each other through various features, such as posting updates, sharing content, commenting, liking, and messaging Social networks can be used for various purposes, such as socializing, learning, working, entertaining, and influencing Some of the most popular social networks are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, , and Tik Tok Social networks have become an integral part of modern life, as they enable people to communicate and stay in touch with friends, family, and acquaintances across the world They also provide opportunities for learning new things, expressing creativity, finding information, and discovering new interests However, social networks also have some drawbacks, such as exposing users to privacy risks, cyberbully, misinformation, and online harassment They can also reduce face-to-face interactions, social skills, and emotional well-being They can also influence user’s opinions, behaviors, and preferences through algorithms and peer pressure Therefore, social network users should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of using these platforms and use them responsibly and ethically They should also be mindful of the time they spend on social networks and balance it with other activities that are beneficial for their physical and mental health.

DEVELOPMENT I OVERVIEW OF SOCIAL NETWORKS.

Social networking is an online application that connects members who are anyone, anywhere on the internet for many different purposes, irrespective of time and space Social networks have features such as chat, e-mail, movies, voice chat, data sharing and blogging This service has many methods for members to find friends and partners: based on groups, personal information, personal interests or areas of interest

Social networks first appeared in 1995 with the launch of the Classmate site with the purpose of connecting classmates Next was the appearance of Six Degrees in 1997 with the purpose of making friends based on interests Late 1990s: New social networks are developed with more upgraded features so users can find and manage their own friend lists Open dairy was born with two important features: content only for friends to view and corresponding comments In 2006: Marked a major turning point in social networks with the birth of Facebook Thanks to countless attractive features, Facebook has become the hottest social network in the world and until now, this is still a social network with an extremely large number of users The appearance of Facebook has changed the previous average of 19 minutes/day that people spent on social networks at the time.

The goal of social networks is to create an internet-based system that allows users to exchange and share information without geographical or time limitations; Build an online identification form to serve the common needs and values of the community and enhance the role of each citizen in creating relationships, common benefits, and promoting connections between communities individuals and social organizations.

Vietnam is one of the countries with rapid development in information technology, the number of social network users is increasing According to statistics, currently, the number of social network users is 72 million (accounting for 73% of the population) Vietnam is the 18th country in the world in terms of the proportion of people using social networks and is one of the 10 countries with the highest number of Facebook and YouTube users in the world, of which teenagers account for a large proportion.

Currently: The number of social networks is increasing and meeting many different needs and purposes of users And these social networks are provided with extremely diverse and attractive features to attract users At the same time, it is an improvement and upgrade of versions to become more suitable with the trends of the times Up to now, hundreds of different social networks have appeared and attracted a huge number of participants such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, What apps…

II ADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL NETWORKS.1 Advantages of social networks for people.

1.1 Global connections are made possible through social networking.

One of the most evident benefits of social networking is connecting with people worldwide, thanks to these websites Social networking sites offer the opportunity to connect with others globally through shared interests, experiences, and cultures People from different corners of the world can come together as a community to discuss their lives, learn new things, and share information

Some people communicate with family members, reconnect with high school pals, and express their opinions using Facebook The website Instagram allows users to post comedy, current events, and general observations Even those from countries you have never heard of or seen before can connect with you The benefits of connecting with people across the globe are numerous It helps broaden the horizons and allows individuals to learn about different countries, cultures and traditions they wouldn't have had access to otherwise

Furthermore, social networking opens doors for professional opportunities Building professional networks carries potential significance since it can lead to career advancement and job prospects Connecting with people around the world also helps reduce discrimination and misunderstandings concerning certain communities by promoting dialogue instead of prejudice or bias toward others.

1.2 Easy and instant communication.

Instant messaging platforms and social media networks have revolutionized the way we communicate, making it possible to reach out to others at any time, from anywhere in the world This has considerably reduced communication barriers, leading to enhanced collaboration among individuals and organizations

Social media is the best platform to convey feelings and opinions - a song, a poem, a work of art, a decadent dessert, or anything else Anyone can let their creativity shine through the platform for it to be shared by millions of others Sharing the artistic works with others could open the door to achievement and several milestones Moreover, these platforms allow users to create groups or communities based on common interests or goals In these groups, members can discuss ideas, share experiences and collaborate on projects regardless of their geographical locations.

Overall, the advent of modern communication technology has brought about several advantages in our interactions across different settings However, continual awareness around responsible usage is essential because misusing these innovative tools could result in undesirable consequences for individuals as well as organizations involved in managing them effectively.

1.3 Worldwide information.

Gone are the days when we need to sit in front of a TV or read a paper toed get refreshed about news from one side of the planet to the other In addition to official news channels from press agencies, social networks are also one of the most effective sources of news updates From a certain source, through the sharing of hundreds or millions of people, a huge network of information news was formed, allowing it to be transmitted at the speed of light These platforms

offer instantaneous access to breaking news, personal messages, and updates from friends and family Real-time information facilitates immediate communication and action, revolutionizing the way people interact with each other.

Social media has an advantage over journalism in that news can be shared without censorship, so speeds are always faster, but reliability and accuracy need to be reconsidered Social Network is where Hot Trends are created There are very interesting trends, but there are also very "stained" trends, but with the power of user response, it still spreads This is also an ideal environment to create new trends, having a strong impact on human life.

1.4 A place to express emotions, entertain, relax.

Social networking locales fill in as a pressure buster by going about as a wellspring of amusement For a normal individual, it tends to be more enjoyable and fulfilling to utilize online media while having some time off from their standard work It is probably the best type of relaxation

Social networking sites allow a user to like, comment, upload and share photos and videos of anything that can satisfy a user You can use social media as a tool for entertainment and relaxation with integrated utilities, such as online games, watching movies, listening to music Entertainment on social networks is becoming increasingly popular and diverse This is also one of the important factors that attracts users.

1.5 An excellent educational tool.

Learning new concepts and abilities is made easier with the help of social media, which is a useful tool Social media networks have helped some students improve their academic performance by providing helpful resources such as online classes, digital libraries, e-books, or group projects which is a form of constructionist that enables high productivity levels Social media platforms promote learning by connecting teachers, experts, and students from various age groups Social media platforms allow you to engage with professors and pursue your education at your speed

2 Advantages of social networks for Businesses.

2.1 Social networking helps Businesses advertise their brands.

Any professional organization can communicate with their present and potential clients through social networking Most platforms let companies sell their goods directly on social media or by including a link to the retailer's online store Through the utilization of these one-to-one linkages that are feasible, this procedure makes it simpler to increase a company's reach Today, many small firms and entrepreneurs have successful businesses that rely nearly exclusively on the content they can produce through social networks

Entrepreneurs can showcase their image utilizing web-based media so they could connect with their clients without any problem Indeed there are numerous private ventures today that altogether depend on web-based media to advance their image Without them, they essentially can’t work For this, they can utilize different procedures like direct promoting and publicizing Subsequently, this

can lead the business to more benefit and less expense since the main cost required here is for advertising and advancement.

2.2 Immediate customer feedback.

Using social networking sites is one of the most effective ways to obtain immediate and reliable customer feedback on your business products or services In addition to providing valuable information, social networking offers your business the ability to respond to customers immediately For example, if a customer posts something about having problems assembling or operating a product your company sells, then someone from your customer service department can quickly offer them assistance online.

The consumer feedback that you obtain online through social networking can be extremely valuable in tweaking existing products or services or in helping to guide the design of new products or services to meet customer needs or wants more effectively.

2.3 Builds brand loyalty.

Because social networking creates a sense of community among the members of a social network, it can provide an immense boost in building brand loyalty to your company’s products or services.

Being present on social media websites helps to “humanize” your company and increases a sense of personal connection with your customers – both potential and existing Customers who feel a personal connection with your company are more likely to continue buying from you and will resist switching to a competitor.

Responding directly to consumer comments about your products or company engenders customer loyalty In addition, simply being present on social networking sites means that your company’s logo and brand message are frequently seen by potentially millions of people.

III DISADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL NETWORKS.

Today, almost everyone in the world has had contact with the Internet and it has become an important part of modern life Some people think that the Internet has many advantages, but besides its paramount importance, it also brings about many disadvantages that no one expects.

1 The waste of time.

We always remain engaged with many online activities such as checking emails, chatting, online shopping, business-deals, etc Sometimes we can spend too much time listening to music or watching films on some websites.We don't get time to rest.

2 Increased network of violence.

With the strong development of the Internet, the issue of violence is gradually shifting from direct physical violence to online mental violence Because the Internet environment unintentionally helps extremists to "hide" and not need to confront them directly Therefore, they easily use their words and letters to attack others.

3 Reduce direct connection and interaction.

The increase in indirect connections also means a decline in direct connections People gradually become more accustomed to chatting and connecting with information via social networks The most noticeable thing is that during meetings, people only use their phones without talking to each other Meanwhile, communication, dialogue, and presentation are among the most important skills that people need to continuously develop.

4 Vulnerable to mental illnesses.

One of the harmful effects of the Internet that is of great concern is the increase in mental illnesses This is because most of the information on the Internet is uncontrolled, and there is still a lot of inaccurate content that can affect user psychology Regularly receiving negative information in the long term can cause them to increase depression, stress, paranoia, anxiety disorders

5 Decline in creativity.

Did you know that the benefits and harms of the Internet go hand in hand when you have the information you need with just one click? This unintentionally makes people lazy in thinking, brainstorming, and even "gradually killing" creativity.

6 Easy to have personal information stolen.

Stealing information and revealing personal information is also a harmful effect of the Internet that is easy to see Cyberspace is too "Open" making it difficult for people's privacy to be placed in a private, discreet state Above all, stolen personal information is also the cause of many incidents such as social network fraud, impersonated accounts, threats/slander/cyber violence

7 There is a lot of junk content.

Besides useful content, the Internet also contains countless spam content that affects viewers, especially children If children are allowed to use the Internet on their own without filtering options, it is very easy for children to learn bad content that is provocative, violent, depraved online

8 Many students dropped out of school or were expelled because of gamingaddiction

Some people addicted to social networking, only immersed in the virtual life they created Some people addictive to games Violence, fighting, and shooting games on the Internet addiction to players Some young people can be killers, crimes very dangerous.

IV HOW TO USE SOCIAL NETWORKS SAFELY ANDEFFECTIVELY.

As we've seen, social networks have two sides to them Social media will assist

us much if used appropriately

To correctly use social networks, we must first understand how to divide our time in them in ways like the following:

- Set limits on how long you spend on social networking sites each day so that you don't become distracted or forget to do other things.

- Understand how to divide your time between social media and other activities.

- Avoid using electronic gadgets when studying or working to reduce distractions and improve productivity.

Second, we should restrict the amount of intimate photos and sentiments we post online and refrain from revealing too much personal information on social networks.

- Make friends with strangers with caution.

- Additionally, we must actively engage in social networking sites by selecting and browsing good content websites.

- Understanding how to actively choose and properly assimilate information; Be careful not to upload or disseminate fake information For children:

- To begin with, parents shouldn't forbid their kids from accessing social media Children can use social media under their parents' supervision They should only use these platforms to communicate with their friends and family and for learning.

- Set time limits for using social media.

- Take part in extracurricular activities and sports to balance your time on social media with other pursuits.

To prevent losing your account or having your information stolen: - Avoid clicking on ominous links.

- Playing games of chance responsibly and using very secure passwords… - Use a secure web browser.

- Be careful when granting permissions to other apps.

- Remember never to respond to emails asking for passwords and usernames.