categories: Wellbeing
Level: General
Course Language: Arabic
Understand the psychological and cognitive effects of social media and its link to modern-day issues such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and digital isolation.
Distinguish between healthy use and addictive use of digital platforms and identify the signs of each.
Identify the role of algorithms and trends in shaping behavior, values, and social comparison.
Apply practical strategies to build digital awareness and achieve a psychologically and socially balanced life.
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Social Media and Its Impact on Humans
1. Psychological Transformation in the Age of Social Media
Social Media and Its Impact on Humans
The Digital Self and Media: Between Attraction and Gratification
Digital Revolution Impact on the Mind and Identity
Algorithms and Digital Influence
Which Age Groups Are Most Vulnerable to Digital Changes?
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) Syndrome
Chasing Followers
Shifting Concepts and Values
How Do I Appear to Others Online?
Conclusion
Social media has become an inseparable part of our daily lives; we spend long hours on it without even realizing it. Despite the opportunities it has provided for communication and access to knowledge, it has also brought profound challenges ranging from addiction and digital isolation to constant comparison and psychological pressures that affect our mental health and relationships. In this podcourse with Dr. Emad Rashad, we uncover the hidden side of social media and seek to understand its impact on our minds and inner selves, and how it has become one of the defining issues of our time. We will dive deep into what happens behind the screens: Why are we unconsciously drawn in? How do algorithms capture and hold our attention? And why do we feel anxious or lonely despite having thousands of followers? We will discuss concepts such as the digital self, constant comparison, fear of missing out (FOMO), digital burnout, and the construction of false images, while also examining the most dangerous digital trends and challenges. The goal is not to attack technology, but to build awareness that enables you to use it without being consumed by it and to regain control of your digital life with balance and clarity.
There are no requirements for this course. Your interest in the topic and your commitment to learning are all you need to achieve the utmost benefit from this course.
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