Social Media Bases
Making Friends (Then vs Now)
Sociological Concepts
Effects of Social Media
Perspectives and research
100

This app is known for short vids and viral trends.

What is tiktok?

100

Before social media people mainly made friends from what.

What are Face to face interactions?

100
Process of learning rules and behavior.

What is socialization?

100

One positive effect of social media on friends.

What is staying connected easily?

100
Perspective that focuses on stability and social benefits.

What is functionalism?

200

This app focuses on stories, photos, and influencers.

what is instagram?

200

This is one way social media helps people meet others.

What is connecting online?

200

People your age that influence you.

What are Peer Group?

200

One negative effect of social media on friendships.

What is less face to face interactions?
200

Perspective that focuses on inequality and power.

What is conflict theory?

300

This app is popular for streaks.

What is snapchat?

300

This is the downside of making online friends.

What is a lack of real connections/trust?

300

Self image based on how others see you.

What is Looking Glass Self?

300

Feeling left out after seeing others' posts.

What is FOMO?
300

Perspective focused on daily interactions and meanings.

What is symbolic interactionism?

400

These are posts that disappear after 24 hours.

What are stories?

400

This type of communication replaces in person talking 

What is digital communication?

400

Communication reaching many people at once.

What is Mass Media?

400
A mental health issue linked to heavy social media use.

What is anxiety or depression?

400

A reliable source for academic research.

What is a peer reviewed journal?

500

This term refers to sending snaps daily to keep a connection.?

What are streaks?
500

This describes having many online friends but few close ones.

What is a superficial relationship?

500

Perspective focused on everyday meaning and interactions.

What is Symbolic Interactionism?

500

When online friends replace real life ones 

What is social isolation?

500

Something researchers still study about social media.

What is it long term effect on relationships?

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