This article provides a comprehensive review of research on Facebook in the social sciences, highlighting the platform's impact on social life and its utility as a research tool. The authors, Robert E. Wilson, Samuel D. Gosling, and Lindsay T. Graham, conducted a literature search that identified 410 relevant articles, which they categorized into five themes: descriptive analysis of users, motivations for using Facebook, identity presentation, the role of Facebook in social interactions, and privacy and information disclosure. The review aims to assess current findings and offer recommendations for future research. Key findings include the rapid growth of Facebook, the diverse motivations for using the platform, the accuracy of user profiles, and the complex effects of Facebook on relationships and social interactions. The authors also discuss the challenges and benefits of studying Facebook, emphasizing the need for cross-cultural and demographic comparisons to fully understand its impact.This article provides a comprehensive review of research on Facebook in the social sciences, highlighting the platform's impact on social life and its utility as a research tool. The authors, Robert E. Wilson, Samuel D. Gosling, and Lindsay T. Graham, conducted a literature search that identified 410 relevant articles, which they categorized into five themes: descriptive analysis of users, motivations for using Facebook, identity presentation, the role of Facebook in social interactions, and privacy and information disclosure. The review aims to assess current findings and offer recommendations for future research. Key findings include the rapid growth of Facebook, the diverse motivations for using the platform, the accuracy of user profiles, and the complex effects of Facebook on relationships and social interactions. The authors also discuss the challenges and benefits of studying Facebook, emphasizing the need for cross-cultural and demographic comparisons to fully understand its impact.