How Does Social Media Affect Psychology?

Social media allows psychologists and researchers to see further into people. How they have changed over time, how their mind works now versus 2 years ago, etc. It is a much easier way to access peoples lives. In the next ten years social media will no doubt be very different from what it is today, however it will most likely still provide what it was originally intended for, to reach people both close and far away. This is what psychology will be impacted by at the core. With social media we can access people from all around the world, both patients and researchers alike. We can compare notes, conduct studies, and give therapy to people in a whole new way.
Questions that need answers will no longer be restricted by the individual conducting the research. They will have more than what is in their immediate area. They will no longer have rely on only their mind, nor the resources around them. Because with social media the amount of resources expands both mentally and physically.They will be able to go online and discuss with another psychologist what their thoughts are, what conclusions they have come too, and what new ideas have come to mind. And just like a cop is able to access a
Surveys can be completed, online interviews can be held, seminars, discussion boards, issues that want to solved. It can all be completed by going on social media and reaching out to the world. The more time the passes, the more questions are developed. And just when we think we have hit a major milestone, something comes along that grasps our attention, something that envelopes us for the years to come until it is solved. Social media will only intensify that urge for research, discovery, and development. With it we can find out what they want to know, gather our information, and then gather a conclusion. At the very least, in this aspect we will be able to form a hypothesis worth