摘要：SOCIAL NETWORKINGis the grouping of individuals into specific groups,like small rural communities or a neighborhood subdivision. Althoughsocial networking is possible in person, especially in the workplace, univer-sities, and high schools, it is most popular online. This is because unlikemost high schools, colleges, or workplaces, the internet is filled with mil-lions of individuals who are looking to meet other people, to gather and sharefirst-hand information and experiences about any number of topics from lifescience, healthcare, technology with developing friendships and professionalalliances.When it comes to online social networking, websites are commonly used.These websites are known as social sites. Social networking websites func-tion like an online community of internet users. Depending on the website inquestion, many of these online community members share common interestsin hobbies, religion, or politics. Once the user is granted to access a social net-working website they are began to socialize. This socialization may includereading the profile pages of other members and possibly even contacting oth-ers. Sorenson(2006)
