Social media is becoming the norm as part of how adolescents communicate and connect with peers. Older adults who caution against this are sometimes criticized as being out of touch or behind the times. Are their concerns realistic? What are some of the risks of social media engagement? Why? What are some of the benefits? Why?

 

The concerns of older adults that social media is out of touch are unrealistic. It is irrational to consider social media, which the modern day major means of communication, as not facilitating communication between people. Social is an effective way of getting to know and understanding what is happening. Social media is a digital tool that enables users to create and share content quickly with the public. It entails an extensive range of apps and websites. 

Some of the risks associated with social media include human error. Human error, whether it is unknowingly clicking on a phishing attack or sending an accidental tweet, is one of the most common social media security risks to different global brands. The other risks are the malicious apps and attacks. Today, malicious software has become quite common on the internet right from the adware and evil ransomware variety to spyware and malware. Social media engagement is also associated with several benefits. One of them is that social media generates word of mouth and increase loyalty. Individuals like positive interactions with different brands on social media. It is also a good tool for driving sales since one can reach a large audience.