PECULIARITIES OF SOCIAL NETWORKS INFLUENCE ON STUDENTS

Abstract

The urgency of the issue of virtual social networks is highlighted, which is increasingly integrated into the processes and space of human socialization. The article deals with the theoretical and empirical analysis of the social networks impact on students. Peculiarities of students’ communication in the modern Internet space are analyzed. Signs of Internet addiction of young people are highlighted. The reasons for choosing an interactive way of communication are substantiated. It was found that the majority of respondents are active users of social networks. It was found that the majority of respondents are active users of social networks, have emotional difficulties in everyday communication and students have an average level of loneliness.