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Baby Boomers Invades Social Networking Sites

Social media have indefinitely conquered all ages –don’t be surprised when your grandmother has been very inclined with the usage of Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and other social networking sites.

Individuals in the mid-50’s which are social media users have increased its numbers over the years. Facebook alone has catered to ages ranging from 60-74; mostly with the purpose of communicating to some relatives and colleagues.

According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, social media users aging from 50 have grown dramatically by 88 percent all over the years while users aging 65 has doubled their numbers.

Overall, 26 percent of the internet users from 50 to 54 have been using Facebook and other social media networks. Researchers found that most of them go into social networking sites get in touch with their former workmates as they find potential jobs or getting ready for retirement and others for research and age related health issues.

They also concluded that people of all ages get inclined to the usage of social media because it bridges the gap among different age brackets. Video connection, uploaded photos and daily updates connect every family and friends regardless of the distance. Younger generations utilize the social media air with professional networking, continuing education and activism.

Data shows that 92 % of individuals from 50 to 64 and 89 % of individuals aging from 65 above uses e-mail on a regular basis. While baby boomers and elder Americans read their news online. And gradual increase on the individuals over 50 which are inclined on using Twitter.

The study also supposed that more Y generation social media network users will grow monstrously in the upcoming years despite the fact that teenagers invented Facebook and 20+ adults have been its pioneer. And the possibility of taking over youth is just as big as the possibility of catching colds.

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