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IJSREM25580
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7 |
9 |
Sep 2023
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1-4
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Commerce
Ahmednagar College, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, India
Social media has evolved into a foundational infrastructure of contemporary global society, with over half of the world's population actively utilizing digital platforms; it has fundamentally transformed human interaction, political discourse, economic models, and individual psychological well-being. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the multifaceted impacts of social media on society, examining its capacity to foster global connectivity alongside pressing challenges such as political polarization, misinformation, and mental health decline.
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Social media remains a dual-edged sword—acting simultaneously as an engine for unprecedented human connectivity and a catalyst for systemic risks including polarization, mental health stress, and cognitive manipulation. Future societal stability depends heavily on a collaborative effort between tech developers, educators, policymakers, and individual users to build a healthier, more ethical digital ecosystem.
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9/28/2023
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