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standard page.docx (18.188 KB) COMM 1312: Writing and Research Assignment BONUS: Writing a short abstract Deadline: 18 December 2023 (it is your responsibility to submit the assignment by the deadline!) Instructions: This bonus assignment will allow you to write a short abstract of your research paper. The abstract should mostly synthesize the main contents of your paper. You can refer to my Power Point available on the Blackboard. Please follow the following guidelines: 1. Word count: your abstract should be strictly below 150 words. 2. Contents: please provide a general outline/synthesis of your paper briefly including the main aim, methodology and final remarks. Guidelines to submit your abstract: 1. Please write your essay filling up the template (COMM 1312 Assignment BONUS standard page.docx') which you can download here. Remember to report your course section, assignment n., student ID, name and surname). I will provide you a short feedback in this page. Please write your essay in page 2. 2. Your essay has to be typewritten using Word and submitted electronically and uploaded here on the Blackboard. 3. Please upload the .docx file and not a pdf version (it will make correction process much easier for me). Rubric (5 points to be added to your final course grade): • Contents and coherence of the abstract: max. 5 points. Need to write abstract in below 150 words/n PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN FAHD UNIVERSITY COMM 1312: Writing and Research Feedback Course section Assignment n. Student ID Name Surname 109 3 Grade (20 points) Findings and conclusion contents (max. 5 points) Overall structure, contents and coherence (max. 15 points) Word count penalty (/2100) Plagiarism penalty TOTAL Introduction The Impact of Social Media on Children's Well-being 2 In today's digital age, social media has transformed how individuals communicate, especially younger generations. Modern life relies heavily on social media, which affects how individuals communicate, share information, and express themselves. This event is crucial to society, and its consequences on child safety are a big concern. The point of this study is to examine the complex relationship between kids' social media use and their well-being in a fast- changing digital world. Historically, when social media platforms first came out, they offered a way for people to connect and talk to each other that had never been seen before. But this digital progress has also brought about problems that were not expected, especially for younger people. Understanding how social media influences youngsters is crucial in the 21st century. Modern children's use of social media presents several difficulties that demand examination. This research relies on several studies. O'Keeffe and Clarke-Pearson (2011) show how online experiences affect teenagers' offline life, whereas Twenge and Campbell (2018) link screen time to mental health. Primack et al. (2017) address how social media use affects young adults' social isolation. Thus, this proposed study examines how social media affects children's self- esteem, social ties, and mental health. The rise of digital platforms for socializing, learning, and self-expression by younger generations makes this problem urgent and crucial. The rationale behind this research is firmly grounded in the compelling need to comprehend and mitigate potential negative effects while harnessing the positive aspects of social media. This research is vital because it addresses important themes, including self- esteem, social relationships, and parental supervision in the digital age. 3 The research hypothesis posits that excessive social media use may correlate with lower self-esteem in children and could potentially hinder the development of their face-to-face social skills. Nevertheless, it underscores the pivotal role that effective parental guidance may play in ameliorating these effects. The scope of this study is delimited to the examination of these relationships, with a laser focus on providing a clear and nuanced understanding of the intricate impacts of social media on children's well-being. The primary aim of this research proposal is to comprehensively investigate the impact of web-based entertainment on the well-being of children. To achieve this overarching objective, we have established the following specific objectives: 1) to examine the complex relationship between children's social media use and self-esteem, 2) to analyze how social media affects children's social interactions, and 3) to examine how parental guidance can mitigate social media's negative effects on children. Our research will focus on the complex relationship between social media and children's well-being, as well as their online experiences and parental guidance. This study will focus on children and adolescents in a specific age group, understanding that different age cohorts may have different digital experiences and susceptibilities. The study will also assess parental supervision in the home, but not societal influences. Thesis The pervasive impact of social media on youngsters' health and happiness is complex and mixed. This study will argue that while too much social media use may lower kids' self- esteem and delay their face-to-face social skills, good parental guidance can minimize these negative effects and maximize the benefits of digital platforms for our youngest generation. This study aims to show how social media influences kids' health and how essential parents are in the digital world by examining these links. Literature Review Lately, a developing group of examination has raised worries about the effect of unreasonable virtual entertainment use on the prosperity of youngsters and teenagers. Anderson and Jiang (2018) directed a thorough report that uncovered that young people are energetic clients of virtual entertainment stages, and their internet-based encounters can fundamentally impact their disconnected lives. This research offers insightful data and statistics on how teens utilize technology and social media. It emphasizes how frequently teenagers use social media. Twenge and Campbell (2018) investigates the relationship between screen usage, including social media use, and decreased psychological well-being in kids and teenagers. Twenge and Campbell (2018) established associations between screen time, which includes social media, and lower psychological well-being among children and adolescents. They emphasize how crucial it is to be aware of the possible negative effects of screen use. They found that increased screen time correlated with a decrease in overall life satisfaction. 4 Furthermore, Besides, Primack et al. (2017) led research that gives important experiences into the social provokes looked by youthful grown-ups because of virtual entertainment use. The study examined the linking between young people' use of social media and their experiences of social isolation. Though it primarily focuses on youth, it provides info about the negative social effects of excessive internet activity that is important for children's welfare. They found a connection between regular virtual entertainment use and saw social segregation, showing that over-the-top web-based collaboration might frustrate certified social associations among youthful people. Main Aim and Objectives The essential point of this exploration proposition is to examine, break down, and comprehend the effect of web-based entertainment on the prosperity of kids. To accomplish this all-encompassing objective, the accompanying explicit goals will direct our research efforts: 1. To assess the nuanced relationship between the frequency and duration of social media use and the self-esteem of children. We will explore how the constant comparison to curated online personas may influence a child's self-perception and self-worth. 2. To analyze the influence of social media on the social interactions of children. We will examine what the utilization of virtual entertainment stages means for up close and personal correspondence, sympathy, and the improvement of relational abilities among kids. 3. To examine the role of parental guidance in mitigating the potential negative effects of social media on children. We will explore the strategies parents employ to ensure safe and responsible social media usage and assess their effectiveness. Questions This study seeks to understand how social media impacts children's well-being. To make it easier to fully explore the major research question (What is the impact of social media on children's well-being) and attain the research aims, this study is anchored on the following sub-questions; 5 1. What effects does a child's use of social media have on how they feel about themselves?