The digitalisation of grief

Social media can be used as a place to preserve the memory of the deceased.

In recent times, social media has become a part of our identity. It is like an open diary, where the posts we create and share reveal a part of our personality, from which the viewers can sense an individual’s persona. Similarly, the functions of social media are expanding, which could compensate for limited face-to-face social interactions in everyday life. Social media bridges the barriers of time and distance, allowing individuals to update about their life situations and connect with virtual family, friends and colleagues.