THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF VIRTUAL SOCIAL NETWORKS ON YOUNG PEOPLE

Abstract

Virtual social networks are considered as platforms for communication, education and business, their positive and negative impact on young people. Social networks are successfully attracting more and more users, while for young people, communication in virtual social networks is an important part of socialization. It is becoming increasingly popular to use social networks to accumulate and transfer knowledge in the process of learning and self-education.

Keywords:

Social networks, Internet, education

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