Positive And Negative Effects Of Social Networking Sites

The use of social networking sites has increased dramatically in the past few years. According Boyd and Ellison (2008), a social networking sites are web based services that allows ones to make their own individual based online public or private profiles within a restricted system, in which they construct to articulate a list of other users with whom they connect through that site. They also view and share their lists of connections and those made by others within that bounded system. (p. 211). Social networking sites are generally known for leisure activities. It is a popular notion that youth use the online networking sites, especially social networking sites, to make new online friends. Pempek, Yermolayeva & Calvert (2009) stated that adolescents use the social networking sites to stay in contact with existing

The use of SNSs is controversial. Many studies have done to evaluate the positive and negative impacts of social networking sites. Lenhart and Medden 's (2007) research focused on how much time 12-17 years old spend on social networks. The reason for that time spend is to make and to be in contact with friends. Boyd and Ellison, (2008) studies showed that youth stay in an online networks to receive feedback, interact with others, practice social skills, observe others, and display themselves in a way about which they are most delightful. Positive feedback can result in positive self perception. Manago et.al. (2008) study showed that most of the youth join social networks to gain knowledge about themselves and others. It allows youth to give feedback, while positive feedback is associated with adolescent higher social self concept. While negative is associated with negative self perception. Online positive interaction and presentation is associated with increase in self