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- Social Media: Does Social Media Allow People To Control What Other People Say? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, social media is seen as somewhere where they can express themselves and stay up to date with their ‘friends’. As a result of this, it fulfils their need to be seen and their need to connect. And what is different about this is that one can fulfil these needs no matter where ...
Views: 1142 - Social Media: Does Social Media Allow People To Create A False Life? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperThrough using social media, one has the chance to share their life with others, and while they can share it with people they know; they can also share it with people they don’t know. This is something that can take place through writing a status or uploading an image, for instance. A True ...
Views: 1393 - Social Media: Does Social Media Allow People To Create The Impression That They Have The Perfect Life? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperEven though perfection is an illusion, it doesn’t mean that this is something that everyone realises. As a result of this, it can be normal for someone to do everything they can in order to be perfect. On one hand, this could be something that has an impact on every area of their life, and ...
Views: 1371 - Social Media: Does Social Media Allow People To Create Their Own Shrine? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to go into a populated area in the west and to ask a number of people if they are religious, they may find that a common theme begins to appear. This could be a time when they will that see that not many people believe in or worship a god or a number of gods. A Strange Reaction ...
Views: 1120 - Social Media: Does Social Media Control How Some People Feel? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are some people who use social media from time to time and then there are others, who use it practically all the time. If one only uses it on the odd occasion, it is not going to be seen as a big part of their life. A Big Difference Therefore, if it was no longer possible for them ...
Views: 1264 - Social Media: Does Social Media Create Division? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that have been said about social media, and what is often said is that it connects people. This is something that can’t be denied; it no longer matters where someone is in the world, as they will still be able to talk to their ‘friends’ and family. All ...
Views: 1033 - Social Media: Does Social Media Create Impossible Standards Of Beauty? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperFor many years now, the mainstream media has been criticised for editing pictures, and this is because of the effect this has on women. When they see these images, they are often unaware of what has been done, and they can come to believe that what they see is normal. If they were able to ...
Views: 2031 - Social Media: Does Social Media Define How We See People? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about someone who they talk to on social media, a number of different associations may come to mind. For example, they could think about how they care about the planet, or that they are very knowledge when it comes to a certain area, for instance. There is also chance ...
Views: 1272 - Social Media: Does Social Media Discourage Free Speech? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, they can either send a ‘friend’ a message or they can share something on their wall. And as to what approach they take can all depend on what they want to talk about. For example, if one has something personal to talk about, they may decide to send a private ...
Views: 1729 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Abusive Behaviour? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperThere are pros and cons to most things in life and social media is no different in that respect. It has allowed people to connect to the people they know and are close to and it no longer matters where in the world they are. One no longer needs to remain out of contact with someone for too ...
Views: 1518 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Cheating? - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman has been with men who have cheated, she might come to the conclusion that all men are the same. And if a man has been with a number of women who have cheated, he could also come to the same conclusion. As a result of what they have been through, it would be normal for them to say ...
Views: 3802 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Conformity? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile social media can be seen as somewhere where people can be themselves, it doesn’t mean that this is actually the case. Instead, it can be normal for someone to feel the need to come across in a certain way. No Different Their experiences online will then be similar to the experiences ...
Views: 1373 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Exhibitionism? - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt has often been said that some people require more attention than others, and this is something that can be seen in all areas of life. For example, one could think about what it was like when they were at school or college, and they might soon see how different people are in this regard. ...
Views: 3274 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage People To Label Themselves? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, it gives them the chance to express themselves in a number of ways. As a result of this, it can be somewhere where they share things from time to time and stay up to date with people, or it can be so much more. In this case, it could be a small part of one’s life ...
Views: 1679 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage People To Objectify Animals? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the things that people generally do when they have a social media account (or a number of them), is to share pictures of themselves. This can be something that takes place when one wants to update their profile picture, or it could take place more often. If one only takes pictures of ...
Views: 1800 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Shameless Behaviour? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt is often said that there is a difference between what people will share online and what they will share offline. On one side, this can mean that one may only share certain things when they are online, and on the other side, this can mean that they will share practically ...
Views: 1329 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage Voyeurism? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, someone no longer needs to get in touch with their friends in order to find out what they have been doing. The only thing they need to do is to go online and to use a social media site. During this time, they could get an in depth understanding of how their friends have been ...
Views: 1118 - Social Media: Does Social Media Make It Easier For People To Become Obsessed With Celebrities? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to say to another person that celebrities receive a lot of exposure in today’s world, they are likely to agree with them. There is also the chance that one could say this and someone else might not be aware of this. In this case, it could be a sign that they don’t read the paper ...
Views: 1376 - Social Media: Does Social Media Normalize Attention Seeking Behaviour? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to share something online, the responses that they receive could be different to the responses they would get if they shared something offline. This is one reason why people share things online that they wouldn’t share in the real world. Protected For one thing, when one shares ...
Views: 1490 - Social Media: Has Social Media Caused Some People To Trade Intimacy For Attention? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone shares something online, they can end up receiving a fair amount of attention, and this can allow them to feel good about themselves. Even so, what happens online might only be a small part of their life. Therefore, they won’t be completely dependent on this attention, meaning ...
Views: 860 - Social Media: Has Social Media Devalued Celebrity? - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile celebrities have always existed in some shape or form, it has never been as easy as it is today for someone to be famous. There is no need for someone to have achieved something significant; the only thing they need is an online presence. This is something that one can develop in a ...
Views: 1433 - Social Media: Has Social Media Made It Easier For People To Deceive Others? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to find out what their ‘friends’ have been going, there is a strong chance that they will end up using social media. And while they might end up looking through one site; they could also look through a number of different sites. What this comes down to is that is that one may ...
Views: 1450 - Social Media: Has Social Media Made It Harder For People To Deal With Conflict? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of things that have changed since the advent of social media, and one of the things that it has done is changed how people communicate with each other. Instead of having to be around others, one can now ‘socialise’ online. One can then message someone who lives just down ...
Views: 893 - Social Media: Has Social Media Turned Life Into A Popularity Contest? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperFor some people, social media is a way to stay in touch with friends and family. It allows them to get in touch with them personally and they can see what they have been doing by looking through their profile. Along with this, they can look through their news feed and this will also give ...
Views: 1401 - Social Media: Is A Tragedy Another Way For Someone To Gain Attention Online? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something bad takes place in today’s world, it might not be long until millions of people know about it. This is because something can be shared on a social media site, and within a matter of minutes, it can be seen by people from all over the world. In the past, people would have had ...
Views: 978 - Social Media: Is Criticising Trump A Great Way To Gain Approval Online? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone has a social media account, there are a number of things that they can do. Even so, they might just prefer to use it to talk to their friends from time to time. If this was to occur, it could be said that it would simply be another part of their life; it is not going to be ...
Views: 1041 - Social Media: Is It A Good Idea For Someone To Compare Their Life With Others Online? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhenever someone spends time on social media, they could end up looking through what their friends have been doing. Furthermore, they could look into what certain celebrities have been doing. When this takes place, there could be times when they end up feeling happy and times when they end ...
Views: 628 - Social Media: Is Social Media A Waste Of Time? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone was to think about how they used to spend their time before social media was invented, they might find it hard to remember. What this could show is that it has become a normal part of their life. And as it is so easy to use social media, it can be easy to see why this might be the ...
Views: 1277 - Social Media: Is Social Media Bad For People's Mental Health? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperFor a lot of people, social media is as much a part of their life as breathing is. When it is a big part of someone’s life, they can have a number of different accounts online. Through having these accounts, it will be possible for them to stay in touch with their friends and family. ...
Views: 538 - Social Media: Is Social Media Eroding The Meaning Of Friendship? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to ask a group of people who have been on this planet for over thirty years and another group who have been here for less than twenty years what their definition of friendship is, the feedback they receive might end up being completely different. This could be put down to fact that ...
Views: 1749 - Social Media: Is Something Only A Good Deed When It Is Mentioned On Social Media? - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had something on their mind in the past, they may have kept it to themselves or they might have spoken to someone. Nowadays, one has another option, and this is to share what is taking place for them on social media. As a result of this, not only can one share the kinds of things they ...
Views: 1337 - Social Media: Should Someone Delete Their ‘Friends’ If They Supported A Different Presidential Candidate? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperNow that the election is over, it has given people the chance to share their views on what has taken place. This could be a time when one is happy about how it is has gone, or they could feel let down. Alternatively, they could wonder what all the fuss is about, and think about how life will ...
Views: 1036 - Social Media: Should Someone Expect The People They Follow To Follow Them Back? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhile there are social media sites where it is possible to add someone as a friend, there are others sites where this is not necessary. In this case, the only thing they need to do is to ‘follow’ the other person. When it relates to adding someone as a friend, the other person will need to ...
Views: 1445 - Social Media: Should Someone Share Their Whole Life On Social Media? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to share something about their life in the past, they would have got in touch with their friends and/or their family. This could be something that took place over the phone, or they may have just sent a text message. Yet at the same time, they may have just gone to see someone ...
Views: 1324 - Social Media: Should Someone Think Before They Criticise A Business Online? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one wanted to find somewhere to eat or they wanted to buy some new clothes, for instance, there is a strong chance that they will either use their device or they might go out and look for somewhere. One might choose the first option if they are somewhere they haven’t been before and they are ...
Views: 1301 - Social Media: Should We Delete People On Social Media If We Don't Agree With Them? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, there are likely to be moments when one of their friends says something that they don’t agree with. Or, if they don’t say something like this, they could share something that goes against how they see something. Part of It One way of looking at this would be to ...
Views: 1245 - Social Media: Why Are Some People Addicted To 'Likes'? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, images have been shared on social media where people are injecting and snorting ‘Likes’. These images have been created to emphasise the fact that some people are hooked on receiving ‘Likes’ from others. And in the same way that a drug addict might not mind where ...
Views: 1191 - Social Media: Why Do Some People Keep Their Views To Themselves On Social Media? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to social media, it is often seen as something that people use to express themselves. Here, they can talk about what they have been doing with their life, and they can share their views on certain topics. And, when one does this online, it is going to allow their ‘friends’ to ...
Views: 1024 - Social Media: Why Do Some People Look Towards Social Media To Give Them Approval? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn the beginning, it could be said that people generally used social media to get in touch with their friends and family; the people who they actually knew. But as time has passed, this is no longer why a lot of people use it. As for the people who only use it to stay in touch with their ...
Views: 1175 - Social Media: Why Do Some People Only Express How They Feel When They Use Social Media? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to use social media, they are likely to find that some of their ‘friends’ come across differently to how they do in the real world. This could mean that someone they know will act shy offline but when they are online, they could come across as being outgoing. Another Experience ...
Views: 1342 - Social Media: Why Do Some People Resort To Slander When They Use Social Media? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it came to who one would talk to in the past, it would have generally related to the people they knew. This probably would have been their friends and family, and the people who they came into contact with in their day-to-day life. In addition to this, there could have been the people ...
Views: 1379 - Sometimes We Need To Hit Rock Bottom Before We Can Rise Up - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperI recently heard something that made me think about how destructive positive thinking can be. Thanks, in part, due to the self-development world, so many people believe that they need to have positive thoughts all the time. And, if they don’t, something bad will happen; with negative ...
Views: 910 - Stability: Can Someone Have A Strong Need For Stability If They Experienced Developmental Trauma? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIn general, someone can live a life that seldom if ever changes. So, they might have lived in the same area, had the same job, and had the same friends for most of their life. Therefore, their life will be very stable and very predictable. However, although this will be so, this is likely to ...
Views: 207 - Stoicism: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Stoic? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to self-development, a lot has been said about how important it is to be able to experience self-control and to be resilient. Naturally, these are two incredibly important abilities to have in life. If one is unable to control themselves, it is going to be a challenge for ...
Views: 714 - Stomach Problems: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Have Stomach Problems? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Oliver JR CooperWhen someone experiences pain in an area of their body, it can make it hard for them to be in the present moment. Their attention can end up being consumed by this area of their body. If they are able to bring their attention away from this part of their body, they may find that it is ...
Views: 663 - Stress: Does Someone Need To Keep Their Stress Levels Down When They Are Sensitive? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it can be normal for someone to feel stressed, and there are a number of reasons why they would feel this way. For one thing, it could relate to what is taking place in their career. Deadlines One could have the kind of job where they have to complete things at certain ...
Views: 1154 - Struggle: Can Early Deprivation Give Someone The Need To Struggle? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2023 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone were to step back and reflect on their life, what they might see is that just about every area of their life is one big battle. Due to this, they will be used to putting in a lot of effort while getting very little in return. If there is a plus to the life that they lead, it could ...
Views: 240 - Stubborn: Is It Good Or Bad To Be Stubborn? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about a quality that is generally seen in a negative light, the word ‘stubborn may come to mind. This could be a word that one uses on a regular basis and/or it could be something they are used to hearing from other people. There is also the chance that this is not only a ...
Views: 2424 - Submissive: Can Someone Be Submissive If They Were Abused As A Child? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2022 from Oliver JR CooperIn general, someone can find that they are easy-going and rarely if ever assert themselves. They are then going to typically go with the flow and not act like a separate individual who has their own needs and feelings. It could be as though their own will is not very strong and even ...
Views: 342 - Success: Are Some People An Overnight Success? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIt is not uncommon for someone to say that they want to be successful, and if this isn’t the case, it can be a sign that they are already successful. What this shows is important success is to some people. For one person, success could mean having a fulfilling life, and for someone else, it ...
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