Many national studies found that internet users were not less likely to visit or call friends and that they actually have larger social networks (DiMaggio et. al. 2001).
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I understand that students have larger social networks with Facebook and other networks but do these kids even know who they are talking to? There are many people who will add people on facebook who they do not know. I just feel like students should be very cautious when it comes to the internet and talking to people who they do not know. I do agree however, that it does help families stick together if that is the only communication that is available with them. I am a very active facebook user but I do not accept friend requests from people who I do not know. Kids have to be very careful now, there are crazy individuals in this world.
Resource:
Owens, L. (n.d.). Internet & Anti-Social Behavior Theory Unfounded: Facebook, MySpace, Online: Research Refutes Cyber Socializing Fears | Suite101.com. Laura Owens | Suite101.com. Retrieved October 23, 2011, from http://laura-owens.suite101.com/internet--anti-social-behavior-theory-unfounded-a111897
Additional Response:
This article explains how students react to people on facebook and if they add people they do not know or not.
Resource:
Leach, A. (n.d.). How teens use Facebook: Trends in Social Networking : Shiny Shiny. Shiny Shiny: Gadgets, Web Stuff, Tech Reviews and Geeky LOLs. Retrieved October 23, 2011, from http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2011/04/how-teens-use-facebook.html
Your reaction is very true. I have seen people with like over 1,000 friends. Who knows that many people? Okay better question. Who talks to that many people? You may know of the person but that isn't really a reason to add them on facebook or whatever you use. The reason for the site is to talk to the people on your facebook.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you Kelsey. How do people know who they are ACTUALLY talking to. Its quite easy to google images and make them you. But it is a good way to keep in contact with others.
ReplyDeleteI do agree that we need to teach students how to use social networking responsibly and safely. My niece, a freshman in high school, had posted her home address on her profile page and her phone number in a wall posting to her friends. It did not occur to her that strangers could access it. I took the opportunity to share with her and her FB friends (via the Wall) the dangers of sharing personal information. She took the information off and is more careful now.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I always wonder if the person I'm talking to is in fact the person it is supposed to be!
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