Effect of Social Media on Society
Table Of Contents:
1. Assessment Cover Sheet
2. Introduction
3. Essay
4. Reference List
5. Bibliography
Today, we live in an extremely well connected world. All it takes for us to connect with our loved ones is a couple of mouse-clicks and there we have it – staring right back at us, our families, our friends, our lover or even our dog. And we make time, we take time to sit there everyday, in front of our computers so we can make it possible.
It’s all quite wonderful, almost magical. But in my opinion, the biggest drawback to all this ‘connectivity’ is how we are becoming increasingly dependent on technology.
In my essay, I will show you exactly why I feel social media has affected us adversely – emotionally as well as physically.
“As human beings, our only real method of connection is through authentic communication. Studies show that only 7% of communication is based on the written or verbal word. A whopping 93% is based on nonverbal body language.” (Tardanico, S,2012)
The Sauder School of Business from the University of British Columbia performed a study using fake stock exchanges and found those people who communicated through text messaging were more likely to report deception.(Storrs, B, 2012)
It is, without a doubt, easier to be ‘meaner’ while texting. It also makes it easier for us to be brutally honest because we are unable to see the other person’s reaction.
According to the Cybersmile Foundation, one in three children in the UK suffers from cyber-bullying. (Kampfner, C, 2012)
Safety is another concern whenever we go online. Shopping online might seem like a boon but it does come with its consequences.
Identity theft is nothing new. The Federal Trade Commission 's Consumer Sentinel Network received 1.3 million fraud complaints in 2009 alone, with 21 percent reporting identity theft. Sixty-two percent of people said the
1. Assessment Cover Sheet
2. Introduction
3. Essay
4. Reference List
5. Bibliography
Today, we live in an extremely well connected world. All it takes for us to connect with our loved ones is a couple of mouse-clicks and there we have it – staring right back at us, our families, our friends, our lover or even our dog. And we make time, we take time to sit there everyday, in front of our computers so we can make it possible.
It’s all quite wonderful, almost magical. But in my opinion, the biggest drawback to all this ‘connectivity’ is how we are becoming increasingly dependent on technology.
In my essay, I will show you exactly why I feel social media has affected us adversely – emotionally as well as physically.
“As human beings, our only real method of connection is through authentic communication. Studies show that only 7% of communication is based on the written or verbal word. A whopping 93% is based on nonverbal body language.” (Tardanico, S,2012)
The Sauder School of Business from the University of British Columbia performed a study using fake stock exchanges and found those people who communicated through text messaging were more likely to report deception.(Storrs, B, 2012)
It is, without a doubt, easier to be ‘meaner’ while texting. It also makes it easier for us to be brutally honest because we are unable to see the other person’s reaction.
According to the Cybersmile Foundation, one in three children in the UK suffers from cyber-bullying. (Kampfner, C, 2012)
Safety is another concern whenever we go online. Shopping online might seem like a boon but it does come with its consequences.
Identity theft is nothing new. The Federal Trade Commission 's Consumer Sentinel Network received 1.3 million fraud complaints in 2009 alone, with 21 percent reporting identity theft. Sixty-two percent of people said the
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