Students are improving their communication through social networks, such as Facebook, a skill the study found is essential for a successful career. The study involved teenagers aged 16 to 18, of many different economic backgrounds and from urban high schools in the Midwest.
"Facebook has changed the way people communicate," Mountz said. "It's the familiarity of the technology. This generation is becoming more comfortable with technology in any field."
On Facebook, we are peers. When we share, we expect and hope for comments and participation. And this is a good thing. For people that are interested in this deeper level of communication are asking to be engaged with. And that is what this is all about.
Facebook is rapidly becoming part of the fabric of our culture. It is a beneficial communication tool for individuals and non-profits.
More than 400 million active users
"Facebook has changed the way people communicate," Mountz said. "It's the familiarity of the technology. This generation is becoming more comfortable with technology in any field."
On Facebook, we are peers. When we share, we expect and hope for comments and participation. And this is a good thing. For people that are interested in this deeper level of communication are asking to be engaged with. And that is what this is all about.
Facebook is rapidly becoming part of the fabric of our culture. It is a beneficial communication tool for individuals and non-profits.
More than 400 million active users
