Term paper from 2017 in the field of Sociology - Children and Youth, grade: 0.75, language: German.

Abstract: Social media is currently the primary topic and leisure activity among adolescents. Youth today is not only offline youth but also online youth. Social media has become indispensable in today's life, especially for young people. Whether it's a computer, Xbox, tablet, or smartphone, adolescents seem almost hypnotized by these devices that allow them to access social media. Social networks, in particular, are especially appealing to young people. But what exactly fascinates them so much about it? What effects can excessive and careless use of social media have, and above all, can social media truly be regarded as youth culture?.