Social Media Dynamics and User-Generated Content

Content created by users, like posts, videos, and reviews on social media platforms. This is a huge part of social media, making up 80% of its content.

The ability of a communication medium to convey rich information, like personal interaction, visual cues, and varied communication. This concept helps us understand how social media allows for complex communication.

The willingness of individuals to reveal personal information about themselves online, often to create a positive image and build relationships. This plays a role in how people interact in online spaces.

Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 are the latest evolutions of the internet. They allow for high customization, personalization, and user interaction, making social media platforms possible.

Social media is classified based on two factors: 1. Media richness: How well communication conveys information. 2. Self-disclosure: The extent to which people share personal information. These factors help us understand the nature of online interactions.

User-generated content (UGC) is any form of media that is created by users, like posts, videos, reviews, etc. This includes the vast majority of content found on social media platforms.

Media richness describes the ability of a communication medium to convey a wide range of information, like personal interaction, visual cues, and varied communication. Social media tools like video calls are richer than simple text-based communication.

Self-disclosure refers to the willingness of individuals to share personal information online. This can be used to create a positive impression and foster relationships.

Web 2.0 and 3.0 are advanced versions of the internet that allow for high customization, personalization, and user interaction. These advancements have enabled the growth and development of modern social media platforms.

Social media can be classified based on two factors:

1. Media richness: How effectively the platform transmits information.
2. Self-disclosure: How much the platform encourages personal information sharing. These factors help understand the nature of online interactions.