Social networking allows friends to stay in touch over the internet. Typically they allow viewable profiles, the ability to “become friends” with other users with common interests, share stories through blogs, post pictures, invite to events and generally get their opinions out there in the universe.
Web 2.0
Web 2.0 is the term used to define the next generation of Internet social networking technologies. It includes (but is not limited to):
- Social networking sites like MySpace, Bebo and Facebook
- Blogs
- Wiki's
- Movie sharing like YOUTUBE
- Photo sites like Flickr
- Podcasts
Why do teens use them?
- They like to show off to their friends!!!!
- They also allow teens to explore their identity by creating profiles that exhibit their style, their music and their thoughts. This is an important part of adolescent development.
- They are easily changable, so as their interests change, they are able to reflect this in their websites.
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