SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS INFLUENCE ON SOCIAL INTERACTION PATTERNS

Abstract

This review research paper delves into the dynamic interplay between social media and the evolving patterns of social interactions. In an era characterized by the ubiquitous presence of digital platforms, this study critically examines the multifaceted impact of social media on interpersonal communication, relationship formation, and societal dynamics. The paper synthesizes findings from a diverse range of scholarly sources to explore the nuanced ways in which social media platforms shape and, in turn, are shaped by human interactions.