Social Media Ethics at the Wisma Karya Bakti Orphanage

Abstract

The development of information and communication technology has made social media an important part of modern society. Social media enables the rapid and widespread exchange of information, but its use also raises various ethical challenges. Ethics in social media includes awareness of respecting privacy, maintaining decorum, avoiding the spread of hoaxes, and taking responsibility for every piece of content that is shared. This study aims to analyze the importance of applying ethics in social media activities to create a healthy, safe, and beneficial digital environment. The method used is a literature study from various relevant sources. The results of the study show that understanding and applying ethics plays an important role in shaping the behavior of social media users to be wiser, prevent conflict, and support the creation of harmonious communication in the digital space.