Abstract
The internet emerged in Brazil in the early 90's, in states such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, first with access only to Universities and for research purposes and soon after with home access networks and mobile networks that went viral in all sectors and became an instrument of communication and information in all age groups. Whether it's for meeting and meeting people, as well as for shopping, traveling, research, among others. Along with the internet came the social media Orkut, Facebook, Whats App, Twitter (X), Instagram, Linkedin, and now the TIk Tok, where everyone can post any kind of opinions that in some cases can have a harmful characteristic. Social media has been used to look for jobs, to shop, to study, to date, to research, and many other functions. On any subject, the internet offers a multitude of sites of everything you want to know, just type and wait for the results. However, what has been observed in recent years is the increase in access to websites directed to information, as well as the increase in people who use this tool, in order to know a little more about various subjects, This study aims to describe, through a narrative bibliographic review, describe the role of social media and its influence on the quality of life in society.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.006-020