Social Media Content Consumption & Impact - Social media content significantly shapes individual behavior, environment, and daily life, influencing communication and self-perception [12] - Uncontrolled consumption of negative content on social media can hinder personal goals [16] - The ease of access to content creation allows anyone with internet and a device to become an influencer, contrasting with the limited access to traditional media in the past [13][14] - Social media content has both positive aspects, such as creating movements, teaching skills, and giving visibility to marginalized communities, and negative aspects, like escapism through gossip [15][16] - The responsibility for the impact of consumed content lies with the content creator, the social media platform, and the individual consumer [22] Personal Responsibility & Content Selection - Individuals should exercise critical thinking when choosing content to consume, avoiding becoming mere repositories of information [22] - The content consumed shapes one's life, communication, and ultimately, one's reality [23][24] - Individuals should question whether the content they consume truly represents them and align with their values [19] - The "For You" page algorithm is designed to show content based on user preferences, but the user should maintain control over what they consume [20][21]