Research Topic Abstract Page
Social Networking:
What is social networking?
Social networking refers to a broad class of web sites and services that allow you to connect with
friends, family, and colleagues online, as well as meet people with similar interests or hobbies. Many,
such as the popular Facebook and MySpace, let you create a profile where you can post photos,
information about yourself like location, hobbies, and relationship status, and send and receive
correspondence with online contacts. These sites function like an online community of internet users.
Depending on the website in question, many of these online community members share a
common interest such as hobbies, religion, or politics. Once you are granted access to a social
networking website you can begin to socialize. This socialization may include reading the profile pages
of other members and possibly even contacting them.