Social media is often a source of supportemotional or practicalduring tough times.
They enable students to browse a campus directory, read a university-specific news feed and create groups.
Will Students Use It?
Data breaches like theCambridge Analytica scandalhave put an emphasis on how social media platforms are using personal data.
Wellness is also a concern, considering that college students are facing increasedmental health issuesassociated with current global realities.
Certain academic studies have also linked anxiety and depression to social media use.
Facebook said it has solicited the help of several mental health experts when building Campus.
“Social media is often a source of supportemotional or practicalduring tough times,” Rutledge said.
