Effects of Social Media

In 2007, 94% of people aged 15-24 used the internet (Perse, 2001). Majority of baby boomers, age 45 to 64 used the internet too. Shown too is that men use the internet more often and for longer periods than women do. While relying on the same statistics, internet use is higher among Anglophones compared to Francophone. Results derived from this survey reveal that people living in urban areas comprise of the most internet users pared to rural dwellers. This is partly due to lack of high-speed services in rural areas. Sources from Media Kitty say that in all countries around the globe journalists use media to write, photograph, film and show/broadcast their story material. Other general primary media users are the youth and researchers.
Media use is prevalent when particular information needed to reach a certain audience is necessary. Such a scenario occurs when there is the report on political outcome, in an increasingly competitive market, or simply during communication. In case of a state of emergency like a curfew, flood or disease outbreak, media plays a vital role in informing citizens of a country on how to react to such news.
Medias use in many places ranges from offices to homes and while travelling as well. For example, a sales agent will make his sale while in the enterprise premises using the internet. a travel agent will have most of his client make bookings and reservations through the net while a researcher will make his research at the comfort of his sitting room. Another media use location is the television and radio broadcasting stations. Channelling and broadcasting of mass information take place here.
The result or purpose of social media varies differently. According to Gwenn O’Keeffe, both positive and negative impacts on the children, adolescents, and families noted in her survey: Her research shown that for some teens, social media is their primary way of interacting socially, rather than at the hood or a pal’s house.&nbsp.