What Are The Benefits Of Social Media

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Social media is defined by Meriam-Webster as “forms of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content” (Merriam-Webster). That definition does not capture the essence of what social media has become to each person individually. It is as if social media has become an extension of the person itself, when referring to the popular sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. It is used for self-expression, networking, and sharing experiences.

One major benefit of social media, that I have personally experienced, is that it can be used to connect me to people over large distances. I participate in a few social media sites. Some with more regularity than others. The two that I use most frequently are Facebook and Instagram. I use each of them to express myself but in very different ways. Instagram is a social media site for posting photos, mainly. Facebook is where I do not post many pictures of myself and rarely share the day-to-day humdrum of my life. Instead, I post inspirational videos, quotes, pictures, or articles. I keep in touch with relatives and friends all over the world. Mostly people whom I have met and interacted with in-person and a few distant relatives are included in the mix of

This is accomplished in various ways; such as, creating low friction opportunities, minimizing the perception differences, and providing multiple avenues to stay connected with others. Despite the eroding disparity, social media cannot fully replace face-to-face interaction but it can supplement it. I recognize that not everyone experiences the benefits that I have. Regardless, I believe that social media has become a platform for connecting over distances, time zones, and hectic schedules – for the majority of its