http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/social-connections Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:22 -0400 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:22 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/830/the-invisible-become-visible-an-analysis-of-how-people-experiencing-homelessness-use-social-media By Mary Yost - This research examined how people experiencing homelessness use the social media platforms of blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Through 15 interviews at a day shelter in a central North Carolina city, the author discovered that people experiencing homelessness use Facebook for three main reasons: to remain connected with family and friends; to find support; and to share ideas in a safe space. This research conclude that homeless service providers should offer classes that teach their clients how to use social media websites. Also, people experiencing homelessness may be more likely to use... Fri, 13 Dec 2013 05:31 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/830/the-invisible-become-visible-an-analysis-of-how-people-experiencing-homelessness-use-social-media