THE EFFECT OF USING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SELF-ESTEEM DEVELOPMENT

Journal Title: Research Hub - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 11

Abstract

Nowadays, social media use such as Facebook or Instagram is already rising among generation Y. Social media is a medium that can facilitate people around the world for communicating each other without problem and only by using the internet to stay connected. By using social media, it's more easier to develop old and new relationship. The main objective of this study is to examine the effect of using social media toward self-esteem among generation Y whether it can increase or decrease the level of self-esteem in their self. Self-esteem or self-confidence refers to a person’s overall subjective enthusiastic assessment of his or her own value. It is a judgment of oneself and also a state of mind toward the self. In this paper, we would discuss about the benefits, usage and the impact of using social media on self-esteem. We assume that three of the elements can enhance or decrease the level of self-esteem.

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Siti Nabilah Isa and Sharmira Azwa Badran

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Siti Nabilah Isa and Sharmira Azwa Badran (2017). THE EFFECT OF USING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SELF-ESTEEM DEVELOPMENT. Research Hub, 3(11), -. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-49228