Facebook as a tool for enhancing communication and self expression

Adolescents are portrayed in research and in public media outlets such as television, radio, and film as individuals who are so preoccupied with self-discovery that they do not position themselves in society. Social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest capitalized on this perception by advertising opportunities for self-expression and asking members to build profiles that depict their personal attributes, hobbies, and intentions.

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