In social media, we tend to “like” and follow others to whom we… In social media, we tend to “like” and follow others to whom we relate in some way. Social media platforms recognize the value of homophily and use algorithms to introduce news, products, or other people to whom we might relate and expand our preferred social network. If you read or “like” stories about landscape photography on Facebook, you will see more ads and articles for landscape photography in your newsfeed. Connecting gets the process started, homophily may develop it, and algorithms fuel it even further. The influence of homophily and social media algorithms that encourage homophily can result in our feeling very much connected, understood, and even appreciated for our similarities. These may be potential benefits of social media.For this blog post, complete the following: In the first section of your blog post, discuss factors that contribute to feeling connected in social media and why social connection is desirable. You may build on ideas presented in the description above. Remember, your focus is on the psychology of social media, not just social media. In the second section, discuss the concept of homophily and how this may result from social media use. Discuss some of the benefits of homophily in social media. In the third section of your blog post, discuss the contribution of platform algorithms to the development of homophily. Provide some examples from social media platforms with which you are familiar.Social SciencePsychology PSYC 2210
