Morgan Harris Instructor: Malcom Cambell 18 April 2013 Margin Outline I.

Facebook, a popular social networking site has become increasingly popular over the years, with teens and adults using it. a. History of Facebook b. Most used social networking site by 2009 c. Uses for Facebook, why people like it so much. Facebook may sound great at first, but it can have serious drawbacks. a. It has become a national obsession b. People who spend lots of time on Facebook struggle with depression c. Teenagers are especially addicted and cant go a day without their cell phone. d. Society is becoming more and more online based. Teenagers are addicted to being online and dont know what life is like without it. a. This generation has grown up not knowing how to talk or interact with people. b. They think friendship happens when someone likes your photo. c. Camp Kivu focuses on getting teens to disconnect from the online world d. Quote from founder Facebook can also impact the lives of adults negatively. a. People normally only post positive events in their lives, causing jealousy. b. Self esteem takes a hit. c. Makes you feel not good enough or less successful. d. Facebook can impact our psychological well being. Blog entry by Lauren Suval talks about how there is a strong correlation between self esteem and Faceboook usage. a. As Facebook usage increased, self esteem decreased. b. Quote from Suval. c. Article by Soraya Medizadeh about how overconfident individuals are online
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d. Quote from Medizadeh. e. Its natural to want to compare ourselves, but it can become unhealthy. Despite all of the negative effects of Facebook, there are benefits for some people who are more shy or withdrawn, as well as older adults. a. It can help those who are more socially awkward than others articulate what they want to say. b. It allows them to let their innermost feelings out. c. Facebook is a safe place for them to vent.

VII. Facebook can reduce stress levels in older adults. a. Facebook can reduce stress levels by relaxing adults. b. Facebook can sharpen mental abilities in older adults. c. A study by Shelley Emling showed that Facebook could improve cognative performance in older adults. d. Quote by Shelley Emling. VII. My conclusion, Facebook isnt all bad but there can be serious consequences from spending too much time online. a. Effect of social media b. Our societys focus on not getting the concept of too much of a good thing. c. Social media can have an effect on personality.