User:Smiths23/Media (communication)

Media, through media and communications psychology, has helped to connect diverse people from far and near a geographical location. It has also helped in the aspect of on-line or Internet businesses and other activities that have an on-line version. All media intended to affect human behavior is initiated through communication and the intended behavior is couched in psychology. Therefore, understanding media and communications psychology is fundamental in understanding the social and individual effects of media. The expanding field of media and communications psychology combines these established disciplines in a new way.

Social Impact
== Social media allows the majority of people, especially teens to feel more connected to their friends and families. Some say they are constantly updated on their friends' lives because they are always texting, snapping, or facetiming. According to Pew Research Center, "more than eight-in-ten (83%) social media-using teens say social media makes them more connected to information about what is happening in their friends’ lives and 70% say these social platforms better connect them to their friends’ feelings.". Overall, social media allows new connections to be formed all over the world and it allows people to remain connected with their loved ones. ==