Study Finds Teen Facebook Users More Likely To Abuse Drugs And Alcohol
Could Facebook be the new gateway drug? According to a new study by Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, social media sites like Facebook and Twitter lead to more risky behavior like drinking, smoking, doing drugs, and having sex.
Researchers surveyed 4,257 students and found a correlation between spending three hours a day on social networks and behaviours like binge drinking, skipping class, and even considering suicide.
Called “hypernetworkers”, researchers estimate only 11.5 percent of teens actually fall in this category.
The study also looked at those who send more than 120 text messages a day and concluded these “hypertexters” are at the same risk for alcohol, sex and drug abuse.
The study might have its flaws. Researchers said that heavy texting and social networking was more common in minority girls and kids from broken homes with lower education levels, so perhaps those factor in to teen’s risky behaviours more than their Facebook habits.
Thanks for reading! (;
Information from: http://www.allfacebook.com/study-finds-teen-facebook-users-more-likely-to-abuse-drugs-and-alcohol-2010-11 .
18.1.11
Inspirational Use of Facebook
Here are ways to use Facebook in a good way. (;
1) Use Facebook as a distraction only on occasion. Take short breaks from tough assignments on occasion. Sometimes when you're sitting in your dorm room working on that 15 page paper for your Lit class, you need a mental break. If you find yourself drooling while blankly staring at the cursor on your Word document, it may be time to take that break. Taking a quick look at Facebook can be a good way to feel like you're connected to the outside world after being locked up doing whatever task you may be doing. However, don't forget that Facebook isn't the only way to break your mental block.
2)Don't overuse Facebook breaks. If you need to clear your mind so that you can stop and get to business, using Facebook to achieve more procrastinating won't fix things. It is all too easy for your five minute Facebook break to turn into a half hour to an hour Facebook "break". Don't let that happen; do whatever it takes to make sure your mental break doesn't turn into procrastination
-Set a timer if you have to.
-Schedule reminder updates to land on your Facebook page five minutes into use with messages like "Time's up!" (You can use a third party program to do this.)
-Have a roommate, colleague, or friend tap you on the shoulder--if you're both trying to break the habit, this can be a shared routine until you both break the habit.
3) Don't get too involved in the Facebook game apps. Beware of "time-swallower" Facebook applications. Many applications of the like are a pandemic! Not only are these applications a waste of time for you, they are for your Facebook friends as well. No one wants their mini-feed to get spammed with your posts related to the games. Don't waste your own time and don't waste your friends' time. Mindless Facebook applications such as these are addicting and can have you spending more time than anyone needs to be spending on a social networking site.
4)Don't start fights. You can use Facebook for "evil" by commenting negatively on your friends' posts. It is extremely tacky to start fights at all over petty things, but please refrain from starting fights over Facebook. If for no other reason, remember that Facebook world can see every detail of your fights (unless you put it into a private message, but that's beside the point...)
5) Don't write notes that you don't feel comfortable having everyone read. Even if you only tag a few friends in the note, people are still able to look under the "recent notes" tab and read all their friends' notes and even notes that their friends were tagged in, even if not written by a Facebook friend. Remember, anything you post on the internet is subject to viewing eyes, so be selective with what you write.
Thanks for reading! (;
Information from : http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Facebook-for-Good-Not-Evil .
1) Use Facebook as a distraction only on occasion. Take short breaks from tough assignments on occasion. Sometimes when you're sitting in your dorm room working on that 15 page paper for your Lit class, you need a mental break. If you find yourself drooling while blankly staring at the cursor on your Word document, it may be time to take that break. Taking a quick look at Facebook can be a good way to feel like you're connected to the outside world after being locked up doing whatever task you may be doing. However, don't forget that Facebook isn't the only way to break your mental block.
2)Don't overuse Facebook breaks. If you need to clear your mind so that you can stop and get to business, using Facebook to achieve more procrastinating won't fix things. It is all too easy for your five minute Facebook break to turn into a half hour to an hour Facebook "break". Don't let that happen; do whatever it takes to make sure your mental break doesn't turn into procrastination
-Set a timer if you have to.
-Schedule reminder updates to land on your Facebook page five minutes into use with messages like "Time's up!" (You can use a third party program to do this.)
-Have a roommate, colleague, or friend tap you on the shoulder--if you're both trying to break the habit, this can be a shared routine until you both break the habit.
3) Don't get too involved in the Facebook game apps. Beware of "time-swallower" Facebook applications. Many applications of the like are a pandemic! Not only are these applications a waste of time for you, they are for your Facebook friends as well. No one wants their mini-feed to get spammed with your posts related to the games. Don't waste your own time and don't waste your friends' time. Mindless Facebook applications such as these are addicting and can have you spending more time than anyone needs to be spending on a social networking site.
4)Don't start fights. You can use Facebook for "evil" by commenting negatively on your friends' posts. It is extremely tacky to start fights at all over petty things, but please refrain from starting fights over Facebook. If for no other reason, remember that Facebook world can see every detail of your fights (unless you put it into a private message, but that's beside the point...)
5) Don't write notes that you don't feel comfortable having everyone read. Even if you only tag a few friends in the note, people are still able to look under the "recent notes" tab and read all their friends' notes and even notes that their friends were tagged in, even if not written by a Facebook friend. Remember, anything you post on the internet is subject to viewing eyes, so be selective with what you write.
Thanks for reading! (;
Information from : http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Facebook-for-Good-Not-Evil .
Cyber Wellness Tips
Here are more cyber wellness tips for facebook! :D
-If the site allows it, it’s a good idea to limit access to your profile. Don’t allow strangers to learn everything they can about you. It’s just not safe.
-Keep your private information private. Never post your full name, Social Security number, address, phone number, full birth date, financial information, or schedule. These will make you vulnerable to identity thieves, scams, burglars, or worse.
-Choose a screen name that is different from your real name.Avoid using any personal information that would help someone identify or locate you offline.Think twice before posting your photo.Photos can be used to identify you offline. They can also be altered or shared without your knowledge.
-Don’t post information that makes you vulnerable to a physical attack. Revealing where you plan to meet your friends, your class schedule, or your street address is almost an open invitation for someone to find you.
-Use your common sense.If you are contacted by a stranger online, find out if any of your established friends know the person, or run an online search on them (after all, you can use these things to your own benefit too!). If you agree to meet them, make it in a public place and invite others to join you.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel threatened or uncomfortable during an online interaction, don’t continue the dialogue. Report any offensive behavior to the social networking Web site administrators.Be suspicious.Don’t take any information you receive from a new online contact at face value. The Internet makes it easy for people to say or do things they would never say or do in public or in face-to-face interactions. Protecting yourself is the smart thing to do.
Thanks for reading! (;
Information from: http://www.utexas.edu/its/secure/articles/social_networking.php
-If the site allows it, it’s a good idea to limit access to your profile. Don’t allow strangers to learn everything they can about you. It’s just not safe.
-Keep your private information private. Never post your full name, Social Security number, address, phone number, full birth date, financial information, or schedule. These will make you vulnerable to identity thieves, scams, burglars, or worse.
-Choose a screen name that is different from your real name.Avoid using any personal information that would help someone identify or locate you offline.Think twice before posting your photo.Photos can be used to identify you offline. They can also be altered or shared without your knowledge.
-Don’t post information that makes you vulnerable to a physical attack. Revealing where you plan to meet your friends, your class schedule, or your street address is almost an open invitation for someone to find you.
-Use your common sense.If you are contacted by a stranger online, find out if any of your established friends know the person, or run an online search on them (after all, you can use these things to your own benefit too!). If you agree to meet them, make it in a public place and invite others to join you.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel threatened or uncomfortable during an online interaction, don’t continue the dialogue. Report any offensive behavior to the social networking Web site administrators.Be suspicious.Don’t take any information you receive from a new online contact at face value. The Internet makes it easy for people to say or do things they would never say or do in public or in face-to-face interactions. Protecting yourself is the smart thing to do.
Thanks for reading! (;
Information from: http://www.utexas.edu/its/secure/articles/social_networking.php
Dangers of Facebook
There are many dangers when you use Facebook. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center, victims of Internet-related crimes lost $559 million in 2009. That was up 110 percent from the previous year. If you're not careful using Facebook, you are looking at the potential for identity theft, or possibly even something like assault if you share information with a dangerous person you think is actually a "friend." One British police agency recently reported the number of crimes they've responded to in the last year involving Facebook climbed 346 percent. These are real threats. In this post, I will name 5 dangers of using facebook
• Your information is being shared with third parties
You have to be careful when posting pictures, especially real pictures of yourself. You will never know who uses your picture without your permission. It can even be shared with other websites that you don't even know and it can be really dangerous.
• Privacy settings revert to a less safe default mode after each redesign
Facebook constantly updates to a newer version and every time that happens, your privacy is more and more at stake. It is important not to post any real information about yourself.
• Facebook ads may contain malware
Malware, short for malicious software, is designed to secretly access a computer system without the owner's informed consent. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code. It is best if we don't view any of the facebook ads because it can be rather dangerous.
• Your real friends unknowingly make you vulnerable
It doesn't mean that just because you only add friends that you know in real-life, you're safe. In fact, it can be the opposite. Anything can happen on facebook. That is why you should not put your real name or personal information no matter what.
• Scammers are creating fake profiles
Always beware of such profiles. If someone that you do not know adds you, it is best if you do not accept them as a friend on facebook. If your own friend that you know in real-life wants to add you, you might want to ask him personally if it is really him/her that wants to add you. You will never know if it's fake.
Thanks for reading! (;
Information from:http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/08/earlyshow/saturday/main6469373.shtml
• Your information is being shared with third parties
You have to be careful when posting pictures, especially real pictures of yourself. You will never know who uses your picture without your permission. It can even be shared with other websites that you don't even know and it can be really dangerous.
• Privacy settings revert to a less safe default mode after each redesign
Facebook constantly updates to a newer version and every time that happens, your privacy is more and more at stake. It is important not to post any real information about yourself.
• Facebook ads may contain malware
Malware, short for malicious software, is designed to secretly access a computer system without the owner's informed consent. The expression is a general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code. It is best if we don't view any of the facebook ads because it can be rather dangerous.
• Your real friends unknowingly make you vulnerable
It doesn't mean that just because you only add friends that you know in real-life, you're safe. In fact, it can be the opposite. Anything can happen on facebook. That is why you should not put your real name or personal information no matter what.
• Scammers are creating fake profiles
Always beware of such profiles. If someone that you do not know adds you, it is best if you do not accept them as a friend on facebook. If your own friend that you know in real-life wants to add you, you might want to ask him personally if it is really him/her that wants to add you. You will never know if it's fake.
Thanks for reading! (;
Information from:http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/08/earlyshow/saturday/main6469373.shtml
Interesting Facts about Facebook.
Here are some interesting facts about Facebook! :]
1) Facebook has over 350 million active users. More than 35 million users update their status each day, with more than 55 million status updates each day.
2) More than 2.5 billion pictures are uploaded to Facebook each month.
3) A recent survey of 500 top colleges found that 10% of admissions officers acknowledged looking at social networking sites such as Facebook to evaluate applicants. Thirty-eight percent of admissions officers said that what they saw negatively affected the applicant.
4) The average Facebook user has 130 friends and sends eight friend requests per month.
5) Facebook is not only beating MySpace traffic, but it is also the second-ranked site overall in the U.S. behind Google.
Thanks for reading. (;
Information from http://facts.randomhistory.com/interesting-facebook-facts.html .
1) Facebook has over 350 million active users. More than 35 million users update their status each day, with more than 55 million status updates each day.
2) More than 2.5 billion pictures are uploaded to Facebook each month.
3) A recent survey of 500 top colleges found that 10% of admissions officers acknowledged looking at social networking sites such as Facebook to evaluate applicants. Thirty-eight percent of admissions officers said that what they saw negatively affected the applicant.
4) The average Facebook user has 130 friends and sends eight friend requests per month.
5) Facebook is not only beating MySpace traffic, but it is also the second-ranked site overall in the U.S. behind Google.
Thanks for reading. (;
Information from http://facts.randomhistory.com/interesting-facebook-facts.html .
14.1.11
FirstPost.
It is important for us to know more about Cyber Wellness.
Although the internet is really useful, it can be dangerous and harmful in many ways as well.
One such popular website is facebook.
Most of us have an account and it's good to have one to connect with our friends
and families but we have to beware of some dangerous consequences
of having one if we do not use it carefully too.
On this blog, I'll be posting the dangers and inspirational use of facebook.
Before that, let's take note of the *Cyber Wellness Values.
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1) Be Street-Smart
2) Be Responsible and Respectful
3) Achieve Balance
4) Embrace Inspirational Use of Internet
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If you've practiced all of these values,
give yourself a pat on the back!
If you have not, it's never too late to do so. (:
*-Values taken from 'Hear Our Say' Project 2011 handout
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