This document discusses social networks and their usage. It defines a social network as a social structure made up of individuals and connections between them. It provides examples of popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ and describes how they allow users to connect online, share multimedia, create groups, exchange ideas and advertise. The document also notes some risks of using social networks like stalking and identity theft if private details are shared. It provides statistics on social network usage, finding that 47% of online adults and 73% of teens/young adults use social media, with many businesses and people spending significant time on platforms like Facebook.

1. SOCIAL NETWORKS
INTEGRANTS:
NICOLE ACOSTA
KARLA CAVIEDES
STEFANÍA VARÓN
GREGORY GONZÁLEZ

2. WHAT IS A SOCIAL NETWORK?
 A social network is a social structure made up of a set of social actors and a set of the dyadic ties
between these actors.

3. TYPES OF SOCIAL NETWORKS:
connections online.
 Facebook
 Twitter
 Google +
 Myspace

4. TYPES OF SOCIAL NETWORKS:
 Multimedia Sharing
 Flickr
 YouTube
 Picasa

5. USING A SOCIAL NETWORK ALLOWS YOU TO:
 Create groups of same interest
 Connects groups to common cause
 Exchange ideas and opinions
 Publish information
 Advertise products and services
 Ask for advice

6. RISKS OF SOCIAL NETWORKS
 Because students often post detailed and specific information on Facebook (including phone
numbers, addresses, class schedules, social plans, etc.) you can be more easily stalked by
strangers.
 Identity theft can also be a significant risk of social networking. Personal details like your full
name, names of your family members, your phone number, birthday, address, and place of
employment can all be used by identity thieves. "Passport-style" profile photos also make it
easier for identity thieves to replicate your online presence.

7. PERCENTAGE OF ADOLESCENT CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO
USE SOCIAL NETWORKS
 47 % of online adults use social networking sites
 73% of teens and Young adults are a member of at least one social network
 More than 1.5 million local businesses have active Pages on Facebook.
 The average user spends more than 55 minutes per day on Facebook.