Module 2 Questions

1) Friend-networking websites are becoming more and more popular over time. What is the reason for this? What is attracting people to use these websites?
2) MySpace and Facebook are networking websites that allow you to interact with your buddies. However, there are some negative aspects. What are some pros and cons of having a friend-networking account? Explain.
3) According to the article “MySpace and Facebook: Applying the Uses and Gratifications Theory to Exploring Friend-Networking Sites,” John Raacke says, “In addition, it is important to note the number of college students using these sites and the amount of time per day students spend on these friend-networking sites. Specifically, students spend almost 3 hours per day either on their accounts or someone else’s account.” Why is it that students spend so much time on these websites? In what ways does spending this time affect students academically?
4) What age group is more likely to use friend-networking websites such as Facebook and MySpace, 13-18 year olds, 19-24 year olds, or 24 year olds and older? What age group is the least likely to use such websites? Explain and give examples of what each age group likes and dislikes about the websites.
5) In the article, a survey was conducted. What are the positive and negative things that happened in the survey? Should something else have been asked? Was the information sufficient enough to come up with a conclusion? Explain.