Digital Communication and Friendship How Group Chats Strengthen Friendships November 10, 2025 by Jordan I.M. The Era of Group Chats Whether on WhatsApp, Google Hangouts, Signal, or Facebook Messenger, the now ubiquitous group chat feature has increasingly become the communication hub of modern friendships. The advent of smartphones and the proliferation of instant messaging apps have significantly transformed the way friends interact, allowing them to communicate in real time, irrespective […] Read more ยป digital communication friendships in digital age group chats online support systems shared virtual presence