Social networking sites allow people to improve their relationships and make new friends.
70% of adult social networking users visit the sites to connect with friends and familyand increased online communication strengthens relationships. 52% of teens using social media report that using the sites has helped their relationships with friends, 88% report that social media helps them stay in touch with friends they cannot see regularly, 69% report getting to know students at their school better, and 57% make new friends.