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Social Web Impact Infographics

Is Social Media Ruining Students Answers Some of the Obvious

— May 1, 2011 — Social Good
A recent infographic entitled "Is Social Media Ruining Students?" takes an in-depth look at the effects of social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter and their effects on the student population.

The chart takes a unique look at the effects. One statistic points out that students who multitask between Facebook and studying are more likely to have 20 percent lower grades; what's even more shocking is that 79 percent of students don't believe this. Is Social Media Ruining Students also looks at the emotions evoked by social media and comes to the conclusion that 25 percent of college students display depression through their status updates.

This infographic is a must-see for any social media-using students who want to know just how much social media affects their lives.
Trend Themes
1. Effects of Social Media on Student Performance - Identifying the negative impact of social media on students' academic performance presents an opportunity for innovative solutions to improve focus and productivity.
2. Emotional Impact of Social Media Usage - Exploring the correlation between social media usage and mental health issues among college students creates opportunities for disruptive technologies that promote emotional well-being.
3. Perception Vs. Reality of Social Media Influence - Addressing the disconnect between students' perception of social media's impact on their lives and the actual consequences opens avenues for disruptive innovations that enhance digital literacy and promote responsible usage.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Developing educational technology solutions that minimize distractions caused by social media while maximizing academic performance is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the education sector.
2. Mental Health and Wellness - Creating digital tools and platforms that promote positive mental health and address the emotional impact of social media usage on college students offers disruptive innovation possibilities within the mental health and wellness industry.
3. Social Media Education and Consultation - Establishing specialized services that educate students about the real effects of social media and provide guidance on responsible usage can disrupt the social media education and consultation industry.
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