According to Kitchen 2012, social networks are the theoretical paradigms used to analysis the relations between individuals or groups, where a social structure has been built up from the numerous interactions between these role players. Social Networking is a tool used by individuals all around the globe. Its main objective is to promote and aid communication. However, according to Ahmad 2015, this form of technology might actually be doing more harm than good. It has come to a point where it is not only changing the way we communicate over distances, but how we interact with each other in daily life. With the rise of websites, such as Facebook, social networking is on the verge of replacing traditional interpersonal interactions for future generations. If the effects of social media is not realised, traditional interactions will continue to be at risk. Social networks, such as Facebook, were developed with the objective of helping people to communicate. These form of networks not only …show more content…
These form of networks not only allowed communication between friends, but give individuals the platform to meet new people. These new bonds are created through similarities and mutual friends, thus allowing an individual’s social circle to expand (Ahmad 2015). On these social sites, users normally created profiles and pages that represent themselves in some way, on these pages they post pictures of themselves, friends and family. Individuals then gather “Likes” and comments from their friends. A concept that seems simple and straight forward enough, but is very different depending on the age of the set user. Adults are seen as more mature in terms of what they post and how they; interact online. Whereas, adolescents use such platforms for self-expression in a dangerous way and care more about the need to impress their peers, then representing themselves in a mature