Abstract:
The term social media refers to a computer-based technology that facilitates the
sharing of ideas, thoughts, and knowledge through virtual networks and communities.
Social media is internet-based and gives users quick electronic communication of
content, such as personal information, documents, videos, and photos. Users engage
with social media via a computer, tablet, or smartphone via web-based software or
applications
There are more than 3.8 billion social media users around the world. Social media is
an ever-changing and ever-evolving field, with new apps such as TikTok and
Clubhouse coming out seemingly every year, joining the ranks of established social
networks like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram. By 2023, the number of
social media users in the United States is forecast to increase to approximately 257
million
For individuals, social media is used to keep in touch with friends and family members.
Some people will use various social media applications to network career
opportunities, find people across the globe with like-minded interests, and share their
thoughts, feelings, insights, and emotions. Those who engage in these activities are
part of a virtual social network.
Social media has changed the way we all interact with each other online. It gives us
the ability to discover what's happening in the world in real-time, to connect with each
other and stay in touch with long-distance friends, and in order to have access to
endless amounts of information at our fingertips. In many senses, social media has
helped many individuals find common ground with others online, making the world
seem more reachable.
