Benefits of social networking websites for young people

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: Roger Edwards ISBN: 9783668076556
Publisher: GRIN Verlag Publication: October 28, 2015
Imprint: GRIN Verlag Language: English
Author: Roger Edwards
ISBN: 9783668076556
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Publication: October 28, 2015
Imprint: GRIN Verlag
Language: English

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Sociology - Children and Youth, grade: 1st Class, , language: English, abstract: The use of social networking sites (SNS) has been adopted and integrated into the daily lives of an increasing number of adolescents and young people overall are amongst its most prolific and substantial users. This study discuss a number of issues related to the use of social media and social networking sites such as; why do young people mass to such sites? What do young people express on these SNS? And lastly, how do these sites enhance or fit into the lives of young people? Much has been said regarding the risk management paradigm with regards to social media use by young people therefore this study attempts to readdress this imbalance and focus on the perceived benefits; however it did not ignore the potential contents and contact risk which was also explored. This study found that there are a number of significant benefits associated with the use of SNS including: enhanced learning opportunities; facilitating supportive relationships; identity formation; not to mention its contribution towards the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of young people.

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Bachelor Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Sociology - Children and Youth, grade: 1st Class, , language: English, abstract: The use of social networking sites (SNS) has been adopted and integrated into the daily lives of an increasing number of adolescents and young people overall are amongst its most prolific and substantial users. This study discuss a number of issues related to the use of social media and social networking sites such as; why do young people mass to such sites? What do young people express on these SNS? And lastly, how do these sites enhance or fit into the lives of young people? Much has been said regarding the risk management paradigm with regards to social media use by young people therefore this study attempts to readdress this imbalance and focus on the perceived benefits; however it did not ignore the potential contents and contact risk which was also explored. This study found that there are a number of significant benefits associated with the use of SNS including: enhanced learning opportunities; facilitating supportive relationships; identity formation; not to mention its contribution towards the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of young people.

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