How Social Media Affects Balıkesir's Daily Life
The difference between the glamorous images of Balıkesir on social media and the real life experienced by people in the city in their daily routines is examined.
The distinct differences between the colorful images shared on social media in Balıkesir and the real life citizens experience in their daily routines, along with the digital world's effects on the city's perception, are analyzed.
City Life Reconstructed in the Digital World
Life in Balıkesir is now being reconstructed not only on the streets or squares, but also on phone screens. The gap between the vibrant city visible on social media and real life is becoming increasingly prominent.
Reflections on Screens and Unseen Realities
While the city's beaches and historical sites are captured by cameras, behind the happiness on the screens lie families struggling to make ends meet and thousands of people spending an ordinary day. Social media does not show all of life, but only selected parts.
Psychological and Social Impacts on Youth
When young people constantly see people having fun, they can compare their own ordinary days to these moments. This leads individuals to question life and social media to standardize happiness.
Weakening of Face-to-Face Communication and the Outcome
Individuals turning toward different screens within the home weaken the quality of face-to-face communication. Social media does not overshadow Balıkesir's real life, but it determines which part will be visible.