SOCIAL NETWORKING

Social Networking

Social Networking

A social network is a configuration of people connected to one another through interpersonal means, such as friendship, common interests, or ideas. “Social networking” was not created in the age of the Internet; it existed long before. Social networks exist because humans are societal and require relationships with other humans in order to survive (Sporton, 2009).

The success of online social media has been unprecedented, allowing millions of users to upload photos, share links and videos as well as personal information about themselves and their lifestyle preferences. Since the beginning of the 21st century, online social networking sites ...