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Social networks

Inês Barqueiro

Rafaela Ramalho

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What are social networks?

 A social network is a website that brings people together to talk, share

ideas and interests, or make new friends.
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Our favourite social networks

- Snapchat:

 Snapchat is a mobile messaging

application used to share photos, videos,
text, and drawings.

 One of the core concepts of the app is

that any pictures, videos or messages
you send are only available for a short
time before they become inaccessible.
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Our favourite social networks

- Instagram:

 Instagram is a social networking app made for

sharing photos and videos from a smartphone.

 Similar to Facebook or Twitter, everyone who

creates an Instagram account has a profile and a
news feed.

 When you post a photo or video on Instagram, it

will be displayed on your profile. Other users
who follow you will see your posts in their own
feed. Likewise, you'll see posts from other users
whom you choose to follow.
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The most popular social network in
Portugal
 The most popular social
network in Portugal is
Facebook.

 Facebook is a social utility that

connects people, to keep up
with friends, upload photos
and share links and videos.

 There are 5.9M Facebook

users in Portugal. 51% are
female and only 4% are
younger than 18.
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Advantages of social networks

 Ability to connect to other people all over the world;

 Easy and instant communication;

 Real-time news and information discovery;

 Great opportunities for business owners;

 General fun and enjoyment.

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Disadvantages of social networks

 Information overwhelm;

 Privacy issues;

 Social peer pressure and cyber bullying;

 Online interaction substitution for offline interaction;

 Distraction and procrastination;

 Sedentary lifestyle habits and sleep disruption.

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Social networks risks
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How to protect yourself from dangers