Not To Show Off, Psychologists Suggest Social Media Should Be Used For Positive Things

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JAKARTA - Educational psychologist from the Faculty of Psychology, University of Indonesia Prof. Dr. Rose Mini Agoes Salim, MPsi. said that social media should be used for things that have a positive impact.

Having more than one account on each social media platform, according to him, it's fine to use it wisely so as not to cause harm to others.

"So, social media should be used for good activities, as if it is used to spread kindness, there is no problem," Rose Mini said, as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, October 9.

Rose Mini stated that as long as it is used wisely, social media platforms can be a means to spread kindness and positive influence to others.

"For example, he took a photo of the food, he uploaded it (on social media), then he gave educational information such as price and taste, it's still okay in my opinion," he said.

Like weapons, social media can bring good or bad. Therefore, Rose Mini reminds users to prioritize the delivery of positive things on social media.

"Use social media to provide information or education to others, compared to social media, it is only used for show off and there is no purpose that can provide (positive) information to other people," he said.