BUILDING CONNECTIONS AND COLLABORATION

1.4. Social networks - benefits and harm

Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter are social networks without which many young people can no longer imagine their lives. Older people - us, our parents - are also increasingly starting to use it and enjoy the benefits of these networks. However, at the same time, more and more research is being done and scientists are becoming more and more interested in not only the benefits of social networks, but also the harm. Perhaps the most research has been done with the Facebook social network. There are many pluses, such as the ability to see your friends from all over the world and keep in touch with them. Also the possibility to pick up and write to them at any time when you are sick, unable to leave the house or just miss your significant other. We can share our moments through photos, share all kinds of messages, our thoughts and be available all over the world. It is indeed a wonderful thing. However, we are probably not the only ones who are starting to notice the not-so-beautiful side of these social communication tools.

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