The Impact of SNS Use on High School Students' Communication

【Main Points】

• Purpose and Background: With the spread of smartphones, SNS has become indispensable in the lives of high school students.
• Methods: Survey and individual interviews were conducted to investigate actual usage and its effects.
• Results: LINE is used for daily communication, Twitter for gathering information and expressing opinions. The direct impact on face-to-face communication is limited.
• Discussion: There are both advantages and disadvantages, so improving media literacy is important.
• Conclusion: Promoting healthy SNS use can help improve high school students' relationships and motivation to learn.

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【Slide 1】

Title

The Impact of SNS Use on High School Students' Communication ~Focusing on LINE and Twitter~

• Presenter: [Name / Affiliation]
• Date: [Presentation Date]

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1. Introduction

• With the spread of smartphones, LINE and Twitter have become essential in the daily lives of high school students.
• According to a survey by the National Institution for Youth Education, over 90% of Japanese high school students use SNS.
• The purpose of this study is to clarify the impact of SNS use on face-to-face communication and relationships.

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2. Research Methods

• Survey:
  • 1,000 third-year students from 35 high schools in Tokyo
  • Asked about SNS usage time, purpose, actual use, and frequency of face-to-face interaction
• Individual Interviews:
  • 20 randomly selected respondents from the survey
  • Asked in detail about the impact of SNS use on friendships and face-to-face communication

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3. Main Findings (1)

• Usage Time and Frequency:
  • Weekdays: average 1–2 hours, slightly longer on weekends
  • LINE is used for daily communication, Twitter for gathering information and expressing opinions
• Face-to-Face Communication:
  • SNS use does not significantly change the frequency of face-to-face interaction, but helps with quick information sharing and plays a supplementary role

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3. Main Findings (2)

• Insights from Interviews:
  • Group chats on SNS help form new friendships and connect with people who share hobbies
  • Emotions are hard to convey through text alone, so there is a risk of misunderstandings or trouble
  • Users recognize the need to improve SNS literacy

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4. Discussion

• Diversification of Communication:
  • SNS enables quick information exchange in addition to face-to-face communication
• Risk of Misunderstandings:
  • Text-based communication lacks nonverbal cues, which can cause misunderstandings
  • Stickers, emojis, and face-to-face follow-up are effective
• Different Purposes:
  • The nature of the impact differs between information gathering/hobby sharing and emotional expression

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5. Conclusion

• SNS greatly contributes to friendships and sharing hobbies among high school students
• However, text-only communication carries risks of misunderstandings and trouble
• Going forward, information literacy education at school and at home is needed to promote healthy SNS use

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References

• National Institution for Youth Education, "Survey Report on High School Students' SNS Use (Summary)" (July 2024)
  https://www.niye.go.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/gaiyou-1.pdf
• Other related papers and survey materials