Social media and its impact on teenagers in Nepal
Kharel, Shreya (2023)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023121336879
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023121336879
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The thesis explored the complex interaction between social media and teenagers in Nepal, exploring the many facets of how it affects their daily life. The main goal of the thesis was to clarify the many ways in which social media platforms have influenced Nepalese teens' lives. A thorough overview of the topic matter was attained by using a mixed-methods approach that included surveys, interviews, and content analysis.
The research offers information on how social media affects the everyday routines and behaviours of teens in Nepal. The vast majority of respondents claimed to spend a significant amount of time on various social media platforms. The survey also found that communication patterns have changed noticeably, with virtual interactions taking the place of conventional face-to-face encounter.
The study also looked at the psychological implications of this digital immersion and found both positive and negative outcomes. Social media, on the one hand, gave users a forum for self-expression and promoted peer connectivity. It also showed cases of elevated levels of anxiety, despair, and feelings of inadequacy brought on by exposure to idealized pictures and lifestyles, on the other hand.
Cultural quirks were shown to be a key determinant of how social media affected youths in Nepal. The study shed light on how the adolescent population's content preferences, online habits, and identity creation were influenced by Nepal's cultural landscape. It became clear that conventional beliefs and cultural expectations were crucial in regulating how teenagers interacted with social media.
In conclusion, this study adds to the expanding body of knowledge about the relationship between social media and adolescent development, particularly in the setting of Nepal's distinctive culture. The results lay the groundwork for additional investigation and emphasize the need for focused interventions to reduce potential negative impacts while maximizing social media's benefits on the lives of teenagers in Nepal.
The research offers information on how social media affects the everyday routines and behaviours of teens in Nepal. The vast majority of respondents claimed to spend a significant amount of time on various social media platforms. The survey also found that communication patterns have changed noticeably, with virtual interactions taking the place of conventional face-to-face encounter.
The study also looked at the psychological implications of this digital immersion and found both positive and negative outcomes. Social media, on the one hand, gave users a forum for self-expression and promoted peer connectivity. It also showed cases of elevated levels of anxiety, despair, and feelings of inadequacy brought on by exposure to idealized pictures and lifestyles, on the other hand.
Cultural quirks were shown to be a key determinant of how social media affected youths in Nepal. The study shed light on how the adolescent population's content preferences, online habits, and identity creation were influenced by Nepal's cultural landscape. It became clear that conventional beliefs and cultural expectations were crucial in regulating how teenagers interacted with social media.
In conclusion, this study adds to the expanding body of knowledge about the relationship between social media and adolescent development, particularly in the setting of Nepal's distinctive culture. The results lay the groundwork for additional investigation and emphasize the need for focused interventions to reduce potential negative impacts while maximizing social media's benefits on the lives of teenagers in Nepal.