critically analyse the literature as it relates to the use of online social networking sites for both older and younger people and how this may relate to overall wellbeing.

Research has found that the use of online social networking sites is an increasingly popular forum for disclosing and sharing personal information, building social capital, and developing and maintaining relationships. However, older people generally text, tweet, and stream less than younger people. Compared with emerging adults, older adults own fewer computers, are less connected to the Internet, and generally avoid social networking. Yet older people who have strong (real life) social networks and who engage in cognitively stimulating activities tend to live longer healthier lives. However the evidence regarding the wellbeing promoting aspects of Internet use for older people is mixed.

Your aim, therefore, is to critically analyse the literature as it relates to the use of online social networking sites for both older and younger people and how this may relate to overall wellbeing.

Starter Reference:

Erickson, J., & Johnson, G. M. (2011). Internet use and psychological wellness during late adulthood. Canadian Journal on Aging, 30, 197-209. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0714980811000109

*Important Note*

In formulating your response for either essay, you must base your discussion on factual information. To achieve this, you are required to look for research studies (i.e., empirical journal articles which provide some correlational or experimental data) to help support your argument. Your opinion is not enough. You are thus required to provide at least SIX references for this assessment (the one provided plus another five). You may use your textbook, but this would be in ADDITION to the six required references.

paper should include:

• A title page that provides your name, the title of your essay, your student number, total word count, and course name
• An abstract (200 words maximum)
• An introduction, body (i.e., literature review), and conclusion
• A list of references

In addition, your essay MUST follow APA 7 format style and all references must be properly cited in-text and in the reference list at the end of your essay.