INTERNET, HÁBITOS Y FRECUENCIA DE USO DE SUS REDES SOCIALES

Abstract

This research describes the background that led to the creation of social networks to determine how it has influenced the relationships between individuals in recent years. Through this analysis it was well understood why users are attracted to a social network and the factors that motivate to choose one of them as his preference. To develop this work, a documentary research was used, literature sources related to the history of the Internet to understand the reasons that stimulated their origin, their initial objectives and the importance of these resources in different periods of the evolution of society were reviewed. Finally, it was possible to categorize the types of social networks by a general classification, to understand the nature of each and the ways in which they can continue to exploit their properties in view of the frequency of users and their aspects negative and positive. Despite the benefits presented by social networks to improve the interaction between people and bring companies to their target audience, among others, the greatest threats in the virtual community are harassment and loss of privacy that may be due to management inadequate. The information gathered indicates that the most vulnerable are children and older adults, so they should be continually educated in the dangers and the optimal use of these tools in simple language to their age and mental skills.