To begin our discussion about social networking, first we should be knowing what PLN is. A Personal Learning Network is a term used to describe a network of people with whom you interact in order to learn about their ideas, questions, reflections, and references. Your PLN is not restricted to online interactions, but it is the online, global interactive component that truly distinguishes it. It is personal because you pick who is in that group; you choose whether to lurk—just to see what people are saying—or share; and you choose when and how you share. We connect with various people with distinct knowledge utilizing a variety of tools for real and ever-changing reasons.
Social networking allows us to connect with others who share our interests, such as literature, television, video games, or movies. It has the potential to be an excellent instrument for friendship and engagement.
Whether you’re establishing a new business or already have one, social media should be at the top of your marketing list. To do it properly, you must not only grasp how the most prominent social media platforms work, but you must also comprehend the basic goal of social media. In other words, you must understand how social media sites are used. So, what are consumers’ key motivations for utilizing social media? According to a recent poll, the most common reason people use social media is to stay in touch with friends and family. This comes as no surprise given that it is precisely the goal of social media. From profiles and messaging and commenting options to milestone events and day-to-day updates, there isn’t much about an individual (or a business) that doesn’t wind up on social media.
Teens can use social media to construct online identities, engage with others, and build social networks. These networks may give vital assistance to youth, particularly those who are excluded or have impairments or chronic diseases. Teens utilize social media for amusement as well as self-expression. Furthermore, the platforms may expose kids to current events, allow them to engage beyond regional boundaries, and teach them about a number of topics, including healthy practises. Social media that is amusing or entertaining, or that gives a genuine connection to peers and a large social network, may even help kids avoid sadness.
However, social media use may have a detrimental impact on kids by distracting them, disturbing their sleep, and exposing them to bullying, rumour spreading, inaccurate views of other people’s lives, and peer pressure.
The hazards might be tied to how much social media kids use. A 2019 research of over 6,500 12- to 15-year-olds in the United States discovered that individuals who spend more than three hours per day on social media may be at a higher risk for mental health problems. Another 2019 research of over 12,000 13- to 16-year-olds in England discovered that accessing social media more than three times per day predicted poor mental health and well-being in adolescents. Other research has found a relationship between excessive social media use and depression or anxiety symptoms.
