THE MILLENNIALS

AND THE
CHALLENGES OF TIME
GROUP 6:
SUSON, MALEC
ALABADO, JAKE G.
IGRUBAY, AUGUSTUS CAESAR
FRANCISCO, CHILO G.
INTRODUCTION
Millennials, the generation born between the early 1980s and
mid-1990s, are navigating a world shaped by rapid technological
advancements and evolving social norms. As the first generation
to grow up in a digital age, they have experienced the
transformative impact of social media on communication, self-
expression, and relationships. While these platforms offer
opportunities for connection and community, they also raise
concerns about morality, ethics, and mental health. Additionally,
conversations about sex, consent, and morality are taking center
stage as societal attitudes shift. Millennials are at the forefront of
redefining these concepts and navigating the ethical implications
of their choices. Understanding these challenges is essential for
understanding the pressures and opportunities this generation
faces in the modern world.
MILLENNIALS AND THE CHALLENGES OF TIME
Identity of millennials
 Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, are a pivotal generation shaped by
unique experiences and values.
 They experienced significant historical events like 9/11 and the 2008 financial
crisis, influencing their perspectives on security, trust, and economic stability.
 Millennials are the most diverse generation, fostering inclusivity and advocacy
for social justice.
 As digital natives, they have grown up with technology, altering their
communication, information consumption, and relationships.
CHALLENGES OF TIME
Work-life balance

 Many millennials faced job scarcity during the great recession, leading to stress
and job insecurity.
 The pursuit of a fulfilling work-life balance is complicated by societal pressures
and employer demands.
 Millennials often prioritize flexibility in their jobs to support their personal lives.

Time management struggles

 The complexity of modern life, with competing demands, creates a sense of
time scarcity.
 Constant connectivity through technology makes it difficult to disengage and
focus on personal well-being.
 Research indicates that perpetual connectivity can lead to anxiety and
decreased stress management.
Information overload
 The constant influx of information from various digital platforms can be
overwhelming.
 Processing this information can detract from productivity, focus, and mental
well-being.
MORAL ISSUES ON UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL MEDIAS
 Social media has transformed how millennials interact with the world, presenting
both opportunities and challenges.
Privacy concerns
 The collection of personal data by platforms raises ethical questions about consent,
security, and user rights.

• Millennials grapple with the trade-offs between sharing information and

safeguarding their privacy.

MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS

 Social media can exacerbate mental health issues, including anxiety, inadequacy,
and cyberbullying.
 The fear of missing out (FOMO) contributes to mental health struggles within this
demographic.
SPREAD OF MISINFORMATION

 THE RAPID DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA CAN POLARIZE

OPINIONS AND ERODE TRUST.

 MILLENNIALS ADVOCATE FOR MEDIA LITERACY AND CRITICAL THINKING TO COMBAT

MISINFORMATION AND NAVIGATE THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MORALITY
 Social media has grown significantly in the past decade.
 Raises questions about how human psychology shapes online behavior
and vice versa.
 Social media platforms aim to capture and monetize human attention.
 The attention economy can lead to exaggerated beliefs and curated
content.
 Morality plays a central role in human sociality, regulating behavior and
mobilizing collective action.
 Social media can accelerate and inflame moral psychology, fostering
norms of outrage.
 Moral outrage is a fire, and the internet is like gasoline.
 Social media amplifies both negative and positive aspects of morality.
THE ORIGINS OF HUMAN MORALITY
 Moral psychology refers to people's beliefs about right and wrong.
 Beliefs become moralized when they are construed in terms of the interests of a
larger unit.
 Social identities influence moral beliefs and political opinions.
 Identity and morality are particularly potent on social media, where people can
easily signal their beliefs.
 Moral-emotional language is more likely to be shared on social media.
 Partisans are more likely to share messages from fellow in-group members using
moral-emotional language.
 Moral beliefs are stronger and more resistant to change than nonmoral
beliefs.
 Morality has a strong emotional component, tied to emotions like anger,
disgust, and outrage.
 Moral emotions are highly interpersonal and elicited by social injustice.
 Moral outrage is motivated by a desire to shame or punish individuals who
have behaved unjustly.
 Morality evolved as cooperative intuitions that facilitated group living.

• Moral emotions can encourage group cooperation and discourage

selfishness
SOCIAL CONFLICT AND POLARIZATION ONLINE
 Conflicts over moral issues were traditionally resolved in face-to-face
interactions.
 Social media has transformed the environment for social interactions.
 Social media reproduces and exaggerates social behavior, intergroup
dynamics, and political polarization.
 Online spaces reflect offline priorities, with people displaying similar levels
of engagement and hostility.
 However, people perceive online discussions to be more hostile.
 Perceptions of hostility can lead to withdrawal from debates and exacerbate
real-world conflict.
 The unique structure of the online environment can exacerbate adverse
consequences of morality and politics.
 People encounter more moral transgressions on social media due to larger
online social networks.
 Social media is loaded with moral content, exposing people to others' moral
values and transgressions.
 Larger social networks can lead to a more generalized sense of morality,
identifying people as good versus evil.
MORAL EMOTIONS CAPTURE ATTENTION ONLINE
 Moral emotional language is more likely to be shared on social media.
 Each moral-emotional word added to a post is associated with 12% more
retweets.
 Morality is psychologically potent in the attention economy.
 People are attuned to moral stimuli and more likely to recognize moral words.
 Exposure to immoral events on social media makes people especially attuned
to other moral content.
REINFORCEMENT AND SOCIAL NORMS INCREASE MORAL OUTRAGE
 Social norms are powerful drivers of behavior.
 Social media can accelerate communication, conformity, and the enforcement
of norms.
 Social media can facilitate mass harassment campaigns and conspiracy
theories.
 Morally motivated networked harassment is a mechanism to enforce norm
violations.
 Social media can amplify norm following and enforcement at a speed and
scale difficult to achieve in the real world.
 People perceive social media conversations to be more hostile than in-person
interactions.
 Aggressive individuals may act equally aggressively both online and offline.
 Absence of nonverbal cues in text communication may exaggerate perceived
outrage.
 People tend to misinterpret social media posts as expressing greater outrage
than the author actually feels.
 This can further inflate perceptions of online outrage around moral issues.
THE ROLE OF DESIGN AND INCENTIVES
 Social media design and incentives accelerate moral content.
 Hostile conversations are more visible online and may be amplified by
algorithms.
 The incentive structure promotes intergroup conflict.
 Dunking on out-group members is a strong predictor of engagement.
 Out-group language is associated with emotions like anger, contempt, and
mockery.
ECHO CHAMBERS AND CROSS-CUTTING INFORMATION
 There is debate about whether social media fosters echo chambers.
 Some argue for exposure to more cross-cutting information and
perspectives.
 Others argue for exposure to primarily politically congruent information
or people.
 Echo chambers may be due to specific design features, social norms,
and algorithms on different platforms.
 BREAKING DOWN ECHO CHAMBERS MIGHT IMPACT MORAL PSYCHOLOGY.

 EXPOSURE TO DIVERSE PEOPLE AND CONTENT MIGHT REDUCE POLARIZATION.

 HOWEVER, SIMPLE EXPOSURE MAY NOT ALWAYS HAVE POSITIVE EFFECTS.

 BACKFIRE EFFECT CAN OCCUR WHEN PEOPLE ARE EXPOSED TO OPPOSING PARTISAN
ACCOUNTS.

 EXPOSING PEOPLE TO COUNTER-ATTITUDINAL INFORMATION MAY NOT ALWAYS BE

BENEFICIAL IN EVERY CONTEXT.
REINFORCEMENT AND OUTRAGE CYCLES
 Social media enables people to express outrage online with little cost.
 Expressions of outrage earn a higher proportion of positive social feedback.
 This creates a self-perpetuating outrage cycle.
 Social media algorithms further accelerate this cycle by promoting related
ideological content.
 Repeated exposure to political content can amplify affective polarization and
reinforce extremist views.
 Ideological extremists may dominate online discussions due to their
insensitivity to reinforcement learning.

REINFORCEMENT AND OUTRAGE CYCLES
 Social media enables people to express outrage online with little cost.
 Expressions of outrage earn a higher proportion of positive social feedback.
 This creates a self-perpetuating outrage cycle.
 Social media algorithms further accelerate this cycle by promoting related
ideological content.
 Repeated exposure to political content can amplify affective polarization and
reinforce extremist views.
 Ideological extremists may dominate online discussions due to their insensitivity
to reinforcement learning.

INTRINSIC IDEOLOGICAL GOALS
 Outrage can be driven by intrinsic ideological goals, prioritizing raising
awareness over social or professional repercussions.
 People may sacrifice monetary gains to punish a wrongdoer or donate to
those in need.
 On social media, it can be difficult to disentangle genuine altruism from
attempts to boost social image.
PUBLIC NATURE OF SOCIAL MEDIAS
 Moral outrage can encourage an active response, such as protests for social
justice.
 Social media enables messages to reach a broad audience.
 Online outrage can raise awareness and motivate people to fight against
injustice.
 Collective expressions of outrage can create a social understanding and bind
people together.
EXTRINSIC GOALS: STATUS SEEKING
 Public expressions of outrage can lead to benefits for individuals.
 Humans are drawn to seek social status and behave differently in social
settings.
 People may voice moral judgments to demonstrate their own moral
commitment or undermine a rival's moral beliefs.
 Moral grandstanding is the pursuit of social status through moral reputation.
 Status seeking via outrage expression is effective because people equate
outrage expressions with the speaker's own morality.
 Moral grandstanding can inflate minor or symbolic issues and incite others to
join in.
CASE STUDY: BEAN DAD
 The bean dad incident illustrates the power of moral grandstanding on social
media.
 A humorous post was misinterpreted as child abuse, leading to a flurry of
online outrage.
 The reward structure of social media amplified the incident.
 Disproportional moralized collective responses are commonplace on social
media.
 Users are primed to interpret content through a moral lens and are rewarded
for participating in moral discourse.
INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN ONLINE MORALITY

PERSONALITY TRAITS AND ONLINE BEHAVIOR

 People who engage in aggressive and hostile behaviors offline are likely to do
so online.
 Personality traits like disagreeableness, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and
everyday sadism predict antisocial online behaviors.
 These traits are associated with trolling and virtuous victim signaling.
 Dominance orientation and feelings of marginalization can make people more
likely to engage in hostility on social media.
POLITICAL MOTIVATIONS
 Personality traits are important predictors but may not fully explain aggressive
behaviors.
 Political motivations and online extremism play a significant role.
 Antidemocratic politicians, republicans, and foreign operatives often employ
polarizing rhetoric online.
 Political events in the real-world trigger reactions on social media.
CONSEQUENCES OF THE SPREAD OF MORALIZED CONTENT
 Social media has both positive and negative consequences.
 Positive consequences include increased information spread, awareness,
and political action.
 Negative consequences include polarization, misinformation spread,
public health risks, and political violence.
 It is important to balance the moral trade-offs and develop practices and
regulations to maximize benefits and mitigate harm.
 The consequences of social media are complex and multifaceted.
ACCELERATING POLITICAL PROCESSES
 Social media can accelerate political processes, both good and bad.

 It can increase access to vital information for individuals in authoritarian regimes.

 It can also increase support for populist parties and spur social conflict.
POLARIZATION
MORALIZED CONTENT AND POLARIZATION
 The spread of moralized content online may fuel polarization.
 Studies suggest social media might be contributing to political polarization.
 Deactivating Facebook can reduce ideological and affective polarization.
 However, social media may have different effects in non-us contexts.
 Moral-emotional words are more likely to spread within groups than across
party lines.
 Moral-emotional rhetoric can trigger hate speech and misinformation.
 Moralized rhetoric may increase polarization, harassment, misinformation, and
false norms about outrage and hostility.
MISINFORMATION AND CONSPIRACY THEORIES

THE SPREAD OF MISINFORMATION

 Social media allows for the rapid spread of conspiracy theories.
 Misinformation and conspiracy theories can go viral due to less friction in
information sharing.
 Fact-checked false stories spread faster than fact-checked true stories.
 Moral-emotional language in misinformation can drive its spread.
 Misinformation often contains high-arousal emotions and derogates out-
group members.
THE SCALE OF THE MISINFORMATION PROBLEM
 Social media has grown significantly in the past decade.
 Raises questions about how human psychology shapes online behavior
and vice versa.
 Social media platforms aim to capture and monetize human attention.
 The attention economy can lead to exaggerated beliefs and curated
content.
 Morality plays a central role in human sociality, regulating behavior and
mobilizing collective action.
 Social media can accelerate and inflame moral psychology, fostering
norms of outrage.
 Moral outrage is a fire, and the internet is like gasoline.
 Social media amplifies both negative and positive aspects of morality.
THE CONSEQUENCES OF ONLINE MORALITY AND MISINFORMATION

PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEMOCRATIC FUNCTIONING

 Social media and morality can have substantial consequences for public
health and democratic functioning.
 During the covid-19 pandemic, social media contributed to polarization
around public health beliefs.
 Misinformation spread on twitter is linked to lower vaccine uptake.
 Moral messages on social media can lead to both positive and negative
consequences.
COLLECTIVE ACTION AND HARM

 Outrage online can be a force for collective action.

 Social media can facilitate organizing and mobilizing collective action.
 However, it can also lead to harmful behaviors like political violence.
 The #metoo hashtag mobilized social action but also facilitated mass
harassment campaigns.
ADDRESSING THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIAS AND MORALITY

 Social media has grown significantly in the past decade.

 Raises questions about how human psychology shapes online behavior
and vice versa.
 Social media platforms aim to capture and monetize human attention.
 The attention economy can lead to exaggerated beliefs and curated
content.
 Morality plays a central role in human sociality, regulating behavior and
mobilizing collective action.
 Social media can accelerate and inflame moral psychology, fostering
norms of outrage.
 Moral outrage is a fire, and the internet is like gasoline.
 Social media amplifies both negative and positive aspects of morality.
INDIVIDUAL- AND GROUP-LEVEL SOLUTIONS
 A range of interventions can mitigate the adverse consequences of social media.
 Motivating bystanders to denounce hostility or harassment can improve the
social media environment.
 Harnessing people's social identities and norms can motivate prosocial behavior.
 Peer influence can be effective in shaping norms in social media environments.
DISCUSSION AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

SOCIAL MEDIA ACCELERATES MORAL DYNAMICS

 Social media amplifies exposure to moral content and action.
 In the political domain, it may fuel affective polarization and intergroup
conflict.
 Social media may not be primarily responsible for these issues but can
serve as an accelerant of existing cultural divisions.
 Exposure to divisive content can distort perceptions of those who are
different.
 Social media exacerbates these issues by DISPROPORTIONATELY
EXPOSING PEOPLE TO EXTREMISTS.
ADDRESSING THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA AND MORALITY
 There is a growing recognition of the need for regulation of social media
platforms.
 Regulation can be done at the platform or national/cross-national level, but
it involves discussions about censorship.
 Public opinion on regulating social media is evolving.
 There is growing consensus on regulating threatening content that causes
severe harm.
 A range of interventions can mitigate the adverse consequences of social
media.
 Motivating bystanders to denounce hostility or harassment can improve
the social media environment.
 Harnessing people's social identities and norms can motivate prosocial
behavior.
CONTROL IN SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MENTAL HEALTH
 SOCIAL MEDIA HAS BOTH BENEFITS AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS,
ESPECIALLY AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE.
 STUDIES LINK FREQUENT SOCIAL MEDIA USE TO POORER MENTAL
HEALTH, SLEEP QUALITY, AND FEELINGS OF ISOLATION.
 SOCIAL MEDIA PLAYED A ROLE FOR ADOLESCENTS DURING THE
PANDEMIC, PROVIDING SOCIAL INTERACTION.
 MANY COLLEGE STUDENTS BELIEVE SOCIAL MEDIA IS TOXIC AND ARE
TAKING STEPS TO CUT BACK.
TIPS TO CUT BACK
 Track your time spent on social media.
 Turn off notifications and reduce distractions.
 Temporarily or permanently downsize your social media use.
 Work with a partner for accountability.
 Set aside specific time for social media with a time limit.
 Take offline breaks.
 Take control of where you want to spend your valuable time.
ALGORITHMIC CONTROL AND ITS HARMS
 Algorithms curate and present content to users, often prioritizing sensational or
polarizing content.
 This can create echo chambers and influence public opinion and behavior.

• Transparency in algorithm design is crucial for users to make informed decisions

User agency in social media

 Users employ strategies to maintain agency over their online presence.
 These strategies include adjusting privacy settings, curating friend lists, and
selectively sharing content.
 Users must navigate the complexities of social media and its potential
consequences.
 Fostering digital literacy can help users better understand their rights and make
informed decisions.
CONTENT MODERATION AND GOVERNANCE
 Content moderation is a form of algorithmic regulation.
 Challenges in maintaining consistent moderation standards can lead to
user frustration and distrust.
 Effective governance requires collaboration between platforms,
policymakers, and users.
 Empowering users in governance can enhance their sense of control and
foster an inclusive online environment.
THE ROLE OF PLATFORMS IN CONTENT CONTROL

 Platforms play a significant role in shaping public discourse.

 They have enormous power in determining what is permissible and
influencing social norms.
 Platforms have ethical responsibilities in managing user-generated
content.
 Clearer communication of platform policies and accountability
mechanisms are necessary.
IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON WELL-BEING
 Social media can have negative emotional outcomes, despite the desire for
connection and validation.
 Excessive use can lead to lower levels of subjective well-being.
 A mindful approach to social media use can enhance well-being and restore a sense
of control.

CONNECTIVE ACTION AND USER EMPOWERMENT

 Connective action empowers users to mobilize around social causes.
 Users can share content, rally support, and participate in movements.
 However, this empowerment comes with challenges, such as backlash and
censorship.
 Understanding these dynamics is crucial for fostering a more democratic and
participatory online space.
PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE

 Andreassen’s review highlights the negative psychological impacts of social
media usage.
 Users may develop addictive behaviors, leading to compulsive use and
diminished control.
 Constant notifications and pressure to remain engaged can erode time
management and attention.
STRATEGIES FOR REGAINING CONTROL

 Andreasse’s advocates for strategies to empower users to regain control over

their digital lives.
 These strategies include digital detoxes, mindful consumption practices, and
education on the psychological effects of social media.
 Cultivating a balanced approach to social media use can enhance overall
well-being.
UNDERSTANDING CYBERBULLYING
 Cyberbullying is defined as willful and repeated harm inflicted through
electronic devices.
 It involves deliberate behavior, a pattern of incidents, perceived harm,
and the use of technology.
 Research often focuses on adolescent cyberbullying, but it can occur
among adults as well.
 Bullying and harassment are distinct concepts, with bullying
characterized by a repetitive nature.
EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE MORALITY OF CHILDREN
 Parents are concerned about the effects of social media on moral
development in youth.
 A survey found that parents perceive social media as having both
positive and negative influences.
 Negative character traits observed include anger, hostility, arrogance,
ignorance, bad judgment, and hatred.
 Positive character traits observed include humor, appreciation of beauty,
creativity, love, and courage.
 Parents must decide whether social media has a positive or negative
effect on their child's moral development.
SOCIAL NETWORKING AND ETHICS
 Social media ethics refer to moral principles and guidelines for
responsible and respectful behavior.
 Social media has a wider reach beyond marketing and technology.
 Ethics and etiquette are essential in social media.
 Respecting others and building relationships is crucial in any
community.
 Aggressive targeted marketing has no place in social media.
 Remember that you are joining a community when you connect
with a social media network.
SOCIAL MEDIA ETHICS AND ETIQUETTE

THREE MAIN PRINCIPLES

 AUTHENTICITY: BE SINCERE AND GENUINE IN YOUR COMMUNICATION.
 TRANSPARENCY: AVOID HIDDEN AGENDAS AND SHARE INFORMATION
OPENLY.
 COMMUNICATION: GET TO KNOW PEOPLE AND LET THEM GET TO KNOW
YOU.
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
 Communicate honestly and openly.
 Share information that will help others.
 Avoid aggressive targeted marketing and focus on building relationships.
 Use social media to spread your message and drive traffic to your
business.
SALIENT POINTS OF CYBERCRIME LAW
 Cybercrime law provides rules of conduct for using digital
technologies.
 It outlaws conduct that victimizes computer systems.
 The computer fraud and abuse act (cfaa) is the primary federal
statutory mechanism for prosecuting cybercrime in the united
states.
TYPES OF CYBERCRIME
 Email scams: misleading schemes that often involve phishing and social
engineering.
 Social media fraud: scams using social media platforms to deceive and
defraud victims.
 Banking fraud: fraudulent activities targeting financial institutions or customers.
 E-commerce fraud: scams exploiting weaknesses in online shopping
technologies.
SEX, CONSENT, AND MORALITY

THE STUDY OF SEXUAL ETHICS

 Sexual ethics is a sub-set of philosophy and applied ethics.
 It explores the morality behind various sexual behaviors and identities.
 Sexual ethics analyzes what is ethical or morally permissible based on
sociological factors.
 Ethical evaluations of sexual behavior impact how these issues are
approached in formal settings.
PRINCIPLES OF SEXUAL MORALITY
 Philosophers of sexual ethics create common definitions and evaluate
whether a sexual behavior or identity is morally good or bad.
 This evaluation considers socio-cultural values and their historical
development.
 Major international organizations have developed principles of sexual
ethics.
 The world health organization's six principles include consent, non-
exploitation, access to medical care, honesty, celebration of pleasure, and
shared values and intentions.
 When these principles are satisfied, an act is considered sexually ethical
and moral.
RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVES ON SEXUAL MORALITY
 Sexual morality and religious faith have a complex history and vary widely
between religions.
 The Christian tradition has no explicit code but emphasizes marriage,
procreation, and celibacy.
 There is ongoing debate within religions on issues like homosexuality,
premarital sex, contraception, and abortion.
 Even within a single religion, there are significant differences in opinion.
BIBLE VERSES ABOUT SEX
 Hebrews 13:4: marriage should be honored, and the marriage bed kept pure.
 Genesis 2:24: a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife,
and they shall become one flesh.
 1 corinthians 7:3-5: husbands and wives should give each other their conjugal
rights, and not deprive one another except by agreement for a limited time.
 Genesis 1:28: god blessed them and told them to be fruitful and multiply.
 1 corinthians 6:18: flee from sexual immorality.
CONSENT
 Consent is an act of permitting something or recognizing authority.
 It is fundamental to social contract accounts of political legitimacy.
 Consent is important in determining moral obligations and the validity of
contracts.
 The conditions of consent include being rational agents, informed, and
freely given.
 Disagreement exists over what constitutes sufficient information and what
forms of coercion limit consent.
THE CONDITIONS OF CONSENT
 Consenting parties must be rational agents capable of understanding
moral categories.
 They must be sufficiently informed about the terms they are consenting
to.
 Their consent must be freely given.
 Disagreement exists over what constitutes sufficient information and what
forms of coercion limit consent.
 Examples of coercion include being forced at gunpoint or manipulated
through emotional or psychological pressure.
MORALITY, PREMARITAL SEX, AND MILLENNIALS
Morality: A system of beliefs
 Morality is the human attempt to define what is right and wrong.
 It results in a system of ideas about good vs. Bad action.
 It is the basis of individual and community beliefs about good behavior.

Moral principles
 Moral principles are the foundational beliefs behind moral standards.
 The principle of equality is a common example.

• This principle gives rise to moral standards across various topics.

IMPLICATIONS OF PREMARITAL SEX
 Premarital sex is sexual activity before marriage.
 Internal and external factors influence young people's behaviors.
 Internal factors include hormonal effects and a lack of preparation.
 External factors include risky sexual behaviors, substance use, and peer
pressure.
 Consequences of premarital sex include stis, unwanted pregnancy, social
and psychological effects.
 Studies indicate high prevalence of stis and unintended pregnancy among
university students.
 Premarital sex can also have social and psychological effects like loss of
self-respect, regrets, and depression.
ANALYSIS

Challenges faced by millennials in the digital age:

•Social media influence: the significant impact of social media on
their lives, including self-perception, communication, and interactions.
•Online image pressure: the pressure to maintain a perfect online
image, leading to potential mental health challenges.
•Misinformation and cyberbullying: the harmful effects of
misinformation and cyberbullying on their well-being.
•Evolving conversations: millennials' role in transforming
conversations about sex, consent, and morality.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
•Digital literacy: promoting programs to teach responsible and ethical
social media use.
•Open conversations: encouraging open and honest discussions about
sex, consent, and healthy relationships.
•Mental health support: providing easily accessible mental health
resources tailored to the challenges of social media.
•Reframing morality: shifting the conversation around morality
towards a more flexible and compassionate approach.
Overall goal: empowering millennials to navigate the digital age
responsibly, make informed decisions, and foster a more ethical and
supportive society.
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