“A group is a collection of individuals who perceive themselves to be members of the same social category, share some emotional involvement in this common definition of themselves, and achieve some degree of social consensus about the evaluation of their group and of their membership in it.” (Turner & Tajfel,1986) As we grow up from infants to adults, the way we define ourselves and interact with others are increasingly affected by social groups. Think back to a person in your middle school who seemed lost, sometimes depressing because he or she did not bond with any friends, classmates, and they … Continue reading Why is our vision cut short by social media?