Research Project: THE POWER OF SOCIAL CAPITAL - Values That Social Networks Add To/Take Away From Our Real Lives.

Social networking has become increasingly popular component of our lives nowadays. It brings every kind of social group together in one place and let them co-operate, get information and gain knowledge. Individuals and professionals commonly use it to benefit in many different areas/disciplines of life.

As opposed to physical capital, social capital is the measure of our connections with others. Social networking has some positive and negative effects on society. For Example: Social networking sites like :" Facebook" offers the opportunity to create a positive self-image and connect with people with similar interests and goals. On the other hand, professional networking site like " Linked In", builds credibility and give us an advantage in the job market. In conclusion, social networking is easy, fast and fascinating way of communicating; However, we need to examine some of the disadvantages of social networking such as lack of anonymity or invasion of privacy.