“Potential Facebook Addiction.” Addiction Info. 11 October 11, 2009. http://www.addictioninfo.org/articles/2171/1/Potential-Facebook-addiction/Page1.html.
SUMMARY
This article summarizes the uses of Facebook and explains the inappropriate addictions that happen through these social networks. Psychologists believe that these are unhealthy addictions to the media. Many people continue to think of Facebook while offline and use Facebook to “escape” their problems and homework, some even stay on Facebook for long period of time (Facebook stalking?) psychologists believe that notifications, messages, and invites are “rewarding you with an unpredictable high,” one that is much like gambling. Another problem is that students are losing assignment time so they can Facebook. You may just have to diagnose your addiction and change your habits, but you must recognize the mass of time wasted. Rob Bedi a psychologist and professor at the University of Victoria thinks that students should record their activity on Facebook and limit the time they spend making Facebook like a chore by recording it. Some universities have addiction counseling that you can attend to get over this addiction. Ironically there are around 155 Facebook Addicts Anonymous groups on Facebook itself.
RESPONSE
Facebook has become a way to reconnect with old classmates, invite friends to parties, play games, send virtual gifts, and inform the general public about your life by updating your status. Facebook has even become a way to share and enjoy pictures. Facebook seems innocent enough until you relate it to gambling, which is quite addicting (from what I’ve heard – I’m still not old enough for this addiction – thanks for the limitations?) It’s ridiculous that students will get this addicted to Facebook. The article suggests that students have too much time to waste, but I believe that students resort to Facebook, because it’s a formed habit. I too have wasted time on Facebook, trying to download photos I end up wasting a lot of time reading the news feed; I am fascinated at the multiple updates from just one Facebook user and the personal information they disclose. This really is a mass media source; I am invited to parties and to join groups with over five thousand people already attending. I honestly don’t even know that many people. Somebody said that Facebook is a method of “academic homicide,” and I concur. We have so many other responsibilities to attend to, that we shouldn’t be spending large amount of time on this social network. I think it’s ridiculous that there are Facebook Addicts groups on Facebook. I hope that students will enjoy this site without becoming addicted.
I really agree with your response. Facebook does take up to much of our time. I have a Facebook account. Recently I have not been on much at all, but in the past there have been times where I have dedicated a whole day to Facebook. I now see how much time I was wasting then. My little advice to anyone who reads this is just to look at the time that you spend on Facebook are really think about it. Is it worth that time to you?.... Just a question
ReplyDeleteDear Facebook. You suck, You steal my life away by taking away precious time that I could use for homework or actually spending time with people I'm chatting with on Facebook.
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Isaac Don Carlisle
No but seriously. I have found that I spend way too much time just surfing through hoping to find something new happened. I feel like a stalker because I refresh my home screen constantly hoping a great picture of funny status will be posted. Soon I realize that I've wasted hours looking at my screen doing absolutely nothing. Talk about a waste of time, I could've been writing my paper for English but instead I was on Facebook till 8 and will be up till midnight writing my Analysis
I also agree that facebook is very addictive. I would just like to update something and i end up staying on for much longer then usual. I dont know what it is that is so attractive about it but i know it works. I want to know what is going on with other people lives. It is also nice to be able to get in touch with old friends. You can catch up with them by just spending a little time on their profile. Facebook is a great thing until you get caught up in the wonders of it.
ReplyDeleteYes Facebook is weirdly intriguing and maybe addicting... But think about how weird this activity really is. You're looking at somebody else's pictures and personal messages, etc... This may be a little creeper status, yet it's addicting? I think Facebook users just need to make sure they manage their time.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with your post and everyone's comments. I know that once I get on Facebook, I have to consciously make an effort to get off after a certain time amount. I think that the "creepy" factor of it can all depend. If you actually only have your friends added on Facebook, it shouldn't be that big of a concern. However, I know some people just add and add like it's some kind of "contest". That to me is also a very weird concept. Overall, I agree just about one hundred percent with what everyone's said. Facebook should be called Facehooked.
ReplyDeleteYes i also agree with everyone else that facebook can be addicting and be a waste of time sometimes. I also think that it is good in which you can keep in touch with friends, and find out whats going on with the people you know. But i think we should limit the time we use on it and not make it a bad habit.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn’t until I set up my own Facebook account that I realized why Facebook was so popular. This network allows you to communicate with friends and family, see pictures, and read about peoples’ lives and their interests. Facebook can be harmful though because it can become addicting and a time consumer. Another danger of Facebook is that it weakens our social skills. I have noticed that often times it is easier for me to talk to someone by writing them a message on Facebook than it is for me to talk to them face to face. With communication options of using Facebook, texting, and e-mail, the old-fashioned face to face personal communication is become less and less popular.
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