Question Q.10DiscussGS1GS1

Discuss how social media is reshaping identity formation and self-worth among adolescents in contemporary Indian society.

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As per NITI-Aayog, India will have 954 million social media users by 2028-2029.

Positive influence on identity formation and self-worth

1Medium of self-extension: dance as singing channels on youtube.

2Mode of income among youth: monetization of Urdu-Indian business.

3Dissemination of ideas: snarl youth, marginalized communities

4Exposure to various ideas: [illegible] everyone

5Global aspirations are common among youth: foreign higher education.

Negative influence

1Feeling of relative deprivation due to exposure to different lifestyle: Fomo.

2Consequent comparison and consequent loss in self-worth: Body image issue

3Palimpsation through algorithm based echo-chamber: [illegible] narcissistic content

4Early exposure to sexual content

5Mental health issues such as anxiety, attention disorder etc

6Radicalization of vulnerable youth: Terrorism through lone-target attacks. Covid media, Ham has double-edged sword effect on Indian youth.

Negative influence

Feeling of relative deprivation due to exposure to different lifestyle: Fomo.

1Feeling of relative deprivation due to exposure to different lifestyle: Fomo.

2Consequent comparison and consequent loss in self-worth: Body image issue

3Palimpsation through algorithm based eco-chamber: [illegible] narcissistic content

4Early exposure to sexual content

5Mental health issues such as anxiety, attention disorder etc

6Radicalization of vulnerable youth: Terrorism through lone-target attacks. Covid media, Ham has double-edged sword effect on Indian youth.

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Hrishikesh Alone

AIR 612025

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Effects of Globalization on Indian society

Globalisation and technology

Social media impact on adolescents

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