Conclusion 3: Adaptation to Social Media

Conclusion 3: Adaptation to Social Media

The research suggests that young adults are addicted to social media. However, when taking into consideration the progression of technology, its accessibility, and the need to have it to function properly in society, young adults may not be as addicted to social media as initially thought. Young adults used to do school or work without technology, now it is a requirement in most scenarios. Young adults used to get news from papers or coffee shops, whereas now everything is delivered online. Young adults are seen as being addicted to social media but in reality, they are adapting to the current societal standard. This may not be the “right” thing; it could be argued that social media is too accessible or too prevalent in society, but that is not the focus of this research. Whether using social media this much is right or wrong, young adults seem to be using it as it was meant to be and as they are required to in work, school, or in their daily lives.