Research examining friend networking sites has greatly increased in the past
several months exploring topics related to general use, psychological well being, and content
analysis of profiles to name a few. The current study sought to identify dimensions of uses and
gratifications for users of friend networking sites. Results identified the following three
dimensions: the Information Dimension, the Friendship Dimension, and the Connection
Dimension. Sex differences also existed with regards to use of friend networking sites
Young people are increasingly using social networking sites (SNSs) like MySpace and Facebook to engage with
others. The use of SNSs can have both positive and negative effects on the individual; however, few studies identify
the types of people who frequent these Internet sites. This study sought to predict young adults' use of SNSs and
addictive tendency toward the use of SNSs from their personality characteristics and levels of self-esteem.
The online social networking site MySpace has received more hits and more media
coverage than any of its social networking counterparts, including Facebook and
Friendster, and is in fact, one of the most visited sites on the Web because it allows its
users to create media and construct identity easily while sharing their interests with other
users and the world.