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An inquiry into why people use social networks and for what cause...

= why do people use social networking sites- valeria- 6 june 2011 = = =

We all know that People all around the world use social networks but what some dont know is for what do people use them and for what cause. 1. It saves time. In our busy lives, making time to schedule face to face meetings doesn't fit into our schedules. We can "catch up with one another" as time permits. 2. Meeting others with similar interests is easier. 3. As emails, addresses and cell phone numbers change throughout your life, you always have a constant place to reach someone.

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Social Networks are one of the biggest uses on the internet. People are using social network web sites such as Facebook, Myspace, Youtube, Twitter and others to reconnect with old friends from elementary school, colleagues from work, and even their favorite celebrities and musicians.
 * Why this? - Vera - 06/05/11 - INVESTIGATION **

**But why and for what cause?**
 * **Social Networking is Easy.** Modern technology and web 2.0 standards have come a long way recently, making most social networks easier to use than email.
 * **You can find Anybody on Social Networks****.** it so easy to find someone that you may not have talked to in years. And people that are far away from us.
 * **Online Social Networks have made the web exciting again.** Many of the tools and toys that we use/used are certainly in a social network, but the ability to share photos, tag friends and comment in a manner that everyone can see and take part can only be in social netowrking web sites so this make people be excited to be in a social network like that, because you can keep in touch with everyone.
 * **Social Networks Make Life Easier.** Whether you are looking for a restaurant, a theatre, a movie or looking to buy a product or service, social networks have the ability for you to search and find where is it, it is very simple

//**What can be some causes of internet addiction or just spending too much time on social networks than with the family and friends? – Maya - INVESTIGATION - Tulia's Interview**//

There can be many causes and it all depends on the person. One of them can be that the person does not know how to socialize in real life or just feels uncomfterbale interacting with other people so they go on a social network and they can be who ever they want to be. Also if you are in a social network and post a comment if no one likes it they would probaly ignore it, but if you are in a party and say something no one likes people can reject you, do bad faces at you, speak bad about you with other people, keep away from you, etc. Which can be more painful. In a Social network you just have to think what to write, while in real life you have to think in your mood, your actions, what to say, how to say it, etc. So for some people it is much easier to express themselves via a social network.

In social networks “Friends” just means anyone you have met or just know. You can get to know people you have hardly even met by looking at all their pictures, comments, etc. You can get to know all about someone by pushing a button.

FOLLOWING POSTS ARE FROM THE WEBSITE - http://socialtimes.com/what-can-psychology-tell-us-about-why-people-go-to-facebook_b27531


 * Maya - May 28 2011 - Reducing Stress **

Students that are in university are the age group known to be the most stressed. They have final exams, grades, peer presure, etc. They say that the main reason for them to use facebook is to relax, and it is true, though how many hours do you need to relax? Scientists and psychologists say that to relax you only need to be on the social network half an hour to an hour, but most of the students keep on going. They keep being on the social network for hours and forget about their new projects and exams and when they stop they get worried about their work and stay late to finish it which it all adds up to more stress.

**Maya - May 28 2011 - "Facebook and the need to belong" **

In this article there is a post on how most facebook users use facebook because of the "need to belong". Like it says on the web site facebook lets you "Get into a group with people with common interests and express yourself on your wall post/on a group/page". Groups and pages are so popular on facebook because people like the feeling of being part of something like a group, community, club, etc. Also people like and sometimes feel the need without even knowing it of expressing what you think or feel about different things. People can be just going around on facebook and see a page about (for example) their favorite singer. So they go and check what other people say and then probably say their own opinion too.

** Maya - May 28 2011 -  ** //** Is Facebook All About Narcissism? **//

Definition of Narcissism From An Online Dictionary-
 * "Narcissism** is the [|personality trait] of [|egotism], [|vanity] , [|conceit] , or simple [|selfishness] . Applied to a [|social group] , it is sometimes used to denote [|elitism] or an indifference to the plight of others"

This Website is about what can psychology tell us about why people use facebook. One of the posts is about "Facebook Feeding Narcissism". How Facebook is about selfishness and vanity. Its about showing yourself of, posting pictures of you, telling the world how are you feeling and giving your opinion. This does not mean that Facebook is just about that, it can have many good things. Also not everyone uses Facebook that way, but most people do. Sometimes people are not aware that they are using facebook in this manner.

//**RISK OF BECOMING ADDICTED TO THE INTERNET! - Vera- May 2011**//


 * You suffer from anxiety . You may use the Internet to distract yourself from your worries and fears.
 * You are depressed. The Internet can be an escape from feelings of depression, but too much time online can make things worse.
 * You have any other addictions . Many Internet addicts suffer from other addictions, such as drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc.
 * You’re an unhappy teenager, You don´t have friends, so you prefer cyber-friends (which you don't know)
 * You are less mobile or socially active than you are used to . For example, you may be having a disability that limits your ability to drive. also very young children can make it hard to leave the house or connect with old friends.
 * You are stressed . While some people use the Internet to be more relaxed, The longer you spend online, the higher your stress levels will be.