The Influence of Social Media on Communication Skills
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Social media has deeply impacted our modes of communications and relationships in the new age ofdigital technology. It many good sides, yet it poses challenges to old verbal communication skills. Socialmedia, alongside Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp, havemade communication more convenient and quicker, allowing people to connect immediately worldwide.for effective human interaction to occur across the globe. But sometimes, the fast and casual nature of socialmedia makes it harder to have serious or meaningful conversations.On the other hand, social media has played a positive role in enhancing digital literacy, opening upnew innovative channels for human self-expressions, it helps people learn more about using digital tools andgives them new ways to express themselves. People can easily share their thoughts, feelings, and creativeideas with many others. It also helps bring people closer, letting them form groups, exchange ideas, and stayin touch—even if they’re far apartIn contrast, the informal language, acronyms, and frequent use of emojis that may be commonplace withinsocial media will go towards much disastrous effects on grammar and writing skills-plus-youth. The quickand superficial nature of online discussions may even keep folks from talking meaningfully and deeply witheach other. Besides, an overreliance on digital verbal communication could impair put-face-to-facecommunication.
Author: M Nishitha, P Keerthana, Y Harsha Vardhan
Language: English
Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930867112
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