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Boon or Bane?
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Social networking has transformed our lives, culture and how society conducts itself; and changed the way we: Communicate Making of friends and enemies Depth of Relationships Structure of our lives Fundamentals of society
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No formalities Add friend request Easy to find friends via friend search
function Easy to unfriend No complications
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Ease of Communication MSN, Yahoo Messenger Convenient to discuss with many
persons at one time Keep in touch with friends Expansion of social circle Decimate important information very
quickly
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Social capital (refers to the resources accumulated through the relationships among people) positive relationship between SNS use
and the maintenance and creation of social capital
SC linked to a variety of positive social outcomes, such as better public health, lower crime rates, and more efficient financial markets
this important resource has been declining in the U.S. for the past several years, yet increased due to the advent of SNS
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SC is seen as a positive effect of interaction among participants in a social network
SC allows the SNS uuser to draw on resources from other members of the networks to which he or she belongs
access useful information, personal relationships, or the capacity to organize groups
employment connections SNS and SC heightens psychological
well-being, such as self esteem and satisfaction with life
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Relatively cheap avenue for advertising Companies have a larger consumer base
Increase your number of contacts Business opportunities Find old friends
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Privacy compromised Hackers may steal personal information Identity violated
Poor social skills in real life Social problems will arise Unable to express feelings or ideas Poor social cohesion
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Anonymous Users Pedophiles will take advantage of the
naivety of youth Addiction
Cannot focus on daily life or priorities Time Consuming
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Social capital are merely weak ties loose connections between individuals who
may provide useful information or new perspectives for one
No emotional support Dawn of utilitarian and transactional
relationships