CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter introduces the accumulated investigations from various

sources. These examinations will be utilized as a guide and backing to our

specialists. Our related writing begins with data about Facebook, just as the

potential impacts that may influence students when Facebook is being

utilized widely.

Ellison (2011) point out that students use Facebook to maintain their

former network of high school friends and also to build and sustain bonds

with new friends on their campuses. They use Facebook to initiate and

maintain friendships and to seek out new information about those in their

social circle.

Social capital is related to improved self-esteem, fewer psychological

and behavioral problems,and improved quality of life (McPherson et al.,

2014). Furthermore, increased social capital can help students feel more of a

connection to their institution, which is related to more positive educational

outcomes (Pascarella and Terenzini, 2005).

Social skills are equally important for students success. An important

social task for new students is the building and maintenance of friendships

at their new institution ( Upcraft et al., 2005). Manca and Ranier (2013)

agrue that Facebook has been the most research