This week I decided to interview some of the other newspaper members about their social media usage and experiences (all interviews are anonymous). Here is how that went:
Interview #1
- Do you regularly use social media?
Yes!
- How many hours on average do you spend on social media per day?
One to three hours on a weekday.
- Has social media affected you in a negative way? How so?
I am sometimes affected because if I see falsified photos, it can make me feel insecure.
- Has social media affected you in a positive way? How so?
It allows me to creatively express myself!
Interview #2
- Do you regularly use social media?
Yes!
- How many hours on average do you spend on social media per day?
One to three hours on a weekday.
- Has social media affected you in a negative way? How so?
It has given me insecurities, spread false information, and causes a distraction.
- Has social media affected you in a positive way? How so?
It makes me happy, and I can see things that inspire me!
Interview #3
- Do you regularly use social media?
Yes!
- How many hours on average do you spend on social media per day?
One to three hours on a weekday.
- Has social media affected you in a negative way? How so?
Luckily, it hasn’t!
- Has social media affected you in a positive way? How so?
It allows me to keep in touch with my friends and family!
Interview #4
- Do you regularly use social media?
Yes!
- How many hours on average do you spend on social media per day?
Two to three hours on a weekday.
- Has social media affected you in a negative way? How so?
It can make me feel insecure at times, and can be distracting.
- Has social media affected you in a positive way? How so?
It lets me share my creativity and meet new people!
Interview #5
- Do you regularly use social media?
Yes!
- How many hours on average do you spend on social media per day?
One to three hours on a weekday.
- Has social media affected you in a negative way? How so?
Not really, but occasionally it can make me feel insecure.
- Has social media affected you in a positive way? How so?
I can make new friends and keep in touch with old ones!
