Why do people use Facebook?

Abstract

Interpersonal relationships have changed dramatically at the Internet era. Millions of people visit the social networking site Facebook, through computers, cellular phones, tablets, etc. in order to communicate with friends, relatives, school and college mates.
A review of the literature will be presented, regarding two basic needs that drive the networking use: 1) the need to belong to the virtual social network; 2) the need for virtual self-presentation.
Variables as self-esteem, narcissism, social anxiety and shyness, neuroticism and self worth will be discussed as areas for future research.