Social Consequences of Social Networking Sites. Access, Involvement and Interaction among college students

      Аннотация: Nowadays, students are experiencing the world through more than just books and assignments; they are learning and adapting to things around them using relatively new forms of communication. In a world where connections are important, students are accessing various social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter to connect and share with those around them. One of the most interesting things about social media is that users can interact with each other solely through a Web presence, perhaps never even meeting in person. Whether they are sharing personal pictures, links to other sites or even commenting on someone’s post, students engage with each other, going beyond the necessary norms of social interaction.It has become quite the trend for students to use social media for everyday requirements such as interacting with their peers, or even teachers for school or college work. In a world where online engagement is important for businesses, these students start early on developing their online presence. Not only do they know the basics of online interaction but they are adept at using complex functions to do so.

Ключевые слова: ICT, Social Consequences, access, interaction, college students, social networking, Involvement