Topic Two

I’m having issues online in social media groups and don’t know what to do !

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What will I learn?

In these learning sessions, you’ll learn answers to these 4 big questions:

- How to deal with a friend who is not being kind on social media
- How to manage the impact of friends social media behaviour
- How to handle the fall out from social media drama
- Why people posts ( or don’t post) online

2.1 - When You Love Your Friend But Hate their Social-Media behaviour

2.2 - Impact on Friendships

2.3 - How to Handle Fallouts

2.4 - Why People Post (or Don't Post)

2.5 - Watch

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2.1 - When You Love Your Friend But Hate their Social-Media behaviour

2.2 - Impact on Friendships

2.3 - How to Handle Fallouts

2.4 - Why People Post (or Don't Post)

2.5 - Watch

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Topic 2.1

When You Love Your Friend But Hate their Social-Media behaviour

Common Causes of Social Media Friendship Fallouts

Jealousy and Exclusion

1. Jealousy and Exclusion:

Seeing friends hang out without invitation, or seeing them post with others, causes feelings of jealousy and insecurity.

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Impact on Friendships

1. Reduced closeness:
Social media can turn friends into audience members, where interactions are performance rather than genuine.
2. The "Slow Fade":
Digital interaction can cause a gradual, quiet end to friendships, particularly if they are not backed-up by in-person connection.
3. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out):
Seeing posts that exclude you can lead to feelings of being unvalued or forgotten.
4. Trust:
The feeling that a friend is "performing" rather than being real can erode trust, causing people to doubt how true a friend they really are.

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How to Handle Fallouts

1. Take it Offline

How to handle it: Slide down to see the answer.

Answer

If a conflict arises, move the conversation to a private, direct, and non-digital format. Talk face to face and explain how the post made you feel.

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2. Set Boundaries

How to handle it: Slide down to see the answer.

Answer

It is okay to mute, unfollow, or block users if their content causes you distress or if they consistently disrespect your boundaries.

3. Reflect on the Relationship

How to handle it: Slide down to see the answer.

Answer

If a friend’s social media behavior consistently makes you uncomfortable, consider whether the friendship is a positive influence.

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4. Practice "Digital Mindfulness"

How to handle it: Slide down to see the answer.

Answer

Focus on building in-person connections rather than relying on social media to maintain friendships.

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Why People Post (or Don't Post)

1. Seeking Attention:
Some users post to feel good about themselves and get attention from others.
2. Performance:
People may use social media to showcase their lives, sometimes leading to the feeling that they are acting for an audience.
3. Avoiding Drama:
Many are stepping back from posting personal content to avoid the pressure of maintaining an image or dealing with the fall-out of people commenting on their lives.

Topic 2.5

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Teens talk about social media

Topic Two

I’m having issues online in social media groups and don’t know what to do !

What will I learn?

2.1 - When You Love Your Friend But Hate their Social-Media behaviour

2.2 - Impact on Friendships

2.3 - How to Handle Fallouts

2.4 - Why People Post (or Don't Post)

2.5 - Watch

End of Topic

Home

2.1 - When You Love Your Friend But Hate their Social-Media behaviour

2.2 - Impact on Friendships

2.3 - How to Handle Fallouts

2.4 - Why People Post (or Don't Post)

2.5 - Watch

End of Topic

When You Love Your Friend But Hate their Social-Media behaviour

GenTOPIA is a digital game for young people based on realistic scenarios

Impact on Friendships

1. Reduced closeness:

2. The "Slow Fade":

3. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out):

4. Trust:

How to Handle Fallouts

1. Take it Offline

Answer

2. Set Boundaries

Answer

3. Reflect on the Relationship

Answer

4. Practice "Digital Mindfulness"

Answer

Why People Post (or Don't Post)

1. Seeking Attention:

2. Performance:

3. Avoiding Drama:

Watch

Teens talk about social media

Online friendships

Who are we online

Video how to set boundaries

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