Does teenagers use social networking to the extent where they are addicted to?

Wonhee Sunny Kim

What is social networking?

• use of a dedicated website to communicate • Used for sharing interests, activities, or real-life

connections from the world• Use websites for people to interact with each other• Huge percent where kids are using these sites than

adults• Facebook, Twitter and Google is top used websites

Pros• get connected, share,

documenting memories, explore things and make new friendships

• Tend to reconnect• Spreads faster than

any other

Cons• Lack privacy• Can not completely erase

all the information• Cyber bullying can occur• False information is

given• Cheating on school

exams

Interview with Ms. Tiffany MinHow can social networking be a positive resources to teenagers? It can be positive because of social involvement as in like being

able to talk to friends faster rather than sending mail.

Why would teenagers commit suicide over sensitive issues from social networking? It is because many immature kids think its okay to say stuff

behind the computer which can affect a person and is already in trouble and no one is helping. So, they think that no one likes them and they have dark thoughts.

What 3 social networking sites can you think of when you hear social networking? Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr

Why do you think social networking is popular these days? I think it is popular because when one person does it people will

follow the trend. It is an ongoing never ending trend.

Interview with Mr. BumHow can social networking be a positive resources to teenagers? It can, but it doesn’t. it can be used for academic purposes,

and can bring together a group of people in a more effective way. Most researchers done by the internet. So, social networking would be a great way of sharing various information on topics.

Why would teenagers commit suicide over sensitive issues from social networking? Privacy can be easily be violated.

What 3 social networking sites can you think of when you hear social networking? Facebook, Twitter, Google

Why do you think social networking is popular these days? It is convenient and portable.

Non- fiction article

Facebook dominates other social networking options for AmericansMeasured by the number of people having profiles on a social media site, Facebook has the highest penetration among the top social media entities. Facebook has more US profiles than the next three largest sites combined. Interestingly, MySpace, the once dominant social network, is ahead of Google+, Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr. From a marketing perspective, note that this data only represents profiles. It doesn’t take into account others who may view the content via sharing. Further, this data is measured across a broad user base, Americans over the age of 12. This understates the impact of social media platforms whose audience form a focused segment like Tumblr or Pinterest. (As a point of reference, here’s other social media data.)Actionable Marketing Tip: Focus your social media efforts on those platforms where your target audience spends their time. For example, if you’re targeting teens and/or twenty-somethings, then include Tumblr in your mix.

http://heidicohen.com/2013-social-media-trends-and-your-business/

• Many Facebook users• many users on their smartphone as for apps• Attraction with web users for ads and for the

people to join• This year 71 million teenagers check their

Facebook or any social networking id or use it

Credible Sources

http://mashable.com/category/social-networking/

http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/

Questions

1. What social networking websites can you think of?

2. What is the top website where everyone goes to?

References

• http://blog.laptopmag.com/the-7-most-popular-facebook-alternatives-for-teens

• http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/ViewpointsDetailsPage/ViewpointsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Viewpoints&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&source=&search_within_results=&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CEJ3010744211&userGroupName=nysl_me_flhs&jsid=ebef71e7f5033c57291c396d3ff86dd4