Social Media/Networking and Culture
Social media and networking has had a profound effect over American culture over recent years. One main reason why social networking sites are so popular is that they encourage group mentality. According to Webcredible's "Designing online social networks: The theories of social groups,” the reason most people join social networking sites and participate in social media are because they:
Provide encouragement and support
Establish identity with others and fulfill the need to feel included
Provide the outlet for some people to establish their need for recognition, social status, control and/or leadership
Alternatively, provide the necessary control over aspects of lives for those who don't want to be leaders (e.g. Weight Watchers)
Help establish friends, relationships and the opportunity to interact with others
Because social networking sites capitalize on these needs and allow people to fulfill these social needs, they have been......

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Title: Social Media/Networking And Culture
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