The Impact of Social Media on Prosocial Behavior and Antisocial Behavior
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https://doi.org/10.61173/rzwf1707Keywords:
Social psychology, Mental Health, Cognitive neuroscienceAbstract
With the widespread popularity of social media, its influence on user behavior is increasingly significant, and the influence of prosocial behavior and antisocial behavior has become the focus of study. The present study examines the impact of social media on two behavioral patterns though simulated social scenarios to observe user reactions and behavioral manifestations, employing a literature review method. The study reveals significant differences in information preferences and interaction patterns between these behaviors, but they are influenced by platform characteristics. Prosocial behaviors are enhanced by factors such as charitable content dissemination and positive interactions, while antisocial behaviors correlate with anonymous environment, excessive usage, and inadequate self-control. The findings of this paper indicate that social media behavioral effects exhibit dual nature, requiring coordinated approaches through school curricula, parental guidance, and personal self-discipline. However, existing study samples demonstrate limitations, it is necessary to expand the scope of the target and cross-cultural explorations for future study.
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