The Implications of Technology Dependence in Modern Society
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The Implications of Technology Dependence in Modern Society
Our society has become increasingly
connected with the development of the
digital generation.
With this increased connectivity, many are trading communication for connections.
Increasingly people are measuring
their social success through the
number of Facebook friends.
Humans are naturally competitive, and Facebook, Instagram, and twitter appeal to that need to compete.
The need to compete, and be
liked negatively effects people
who have low self-esteem
People with low self esteem are more
likely to post negative self statements
online.
Shy individuals do not use
Facebook to compensate
for their lack of face to
face interaction. (1)
Less shy or lonely individuals will disclose
more to their Facebook friends than shy
individuals.
This shows that introverted people do
not become extroverted online.
Even though our society has become connected, peoples behaviours have just become more accessible to be commented on.
Our increased connectivity has lead to
a dependence on our devices.
94% of college students report
being troubled, when they do
not have their cellphone. (2)
These emotions are powerful reminders that we have become dependant on our technology to measure our self worth, and happiness.
With this dependence, technology
nomophobia: the fear of being
disconnected has surfaced.
Students have a higher chance of being
afflicted by nomophobia. (3)
Overall increased connectivity is
negatively impacting society.
Increased connectivity
has lead to lower self
esteem in minors. (4)
Technology dependence has lead to
signs of a phobia of being
disconnected.
Overall technology serves the purpose of bring us closer together, however in recent years individuals have been trading communication for connectivity.
This connectivity gives the illusion of increased
social communication, however we value a
breadth of connections, rather than deep
connection with a few close friends. (5)
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(2) Why We're Addicted To Our Smartphones, But Not Our Tablets – Smashing Magazine. N.p., 2015. Web. 05 June 2016.
(3) Nomophobia: A Rising Trend in Students. (n.d.). Retrieved June 05, 2016, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/artificial-maturity/201409/nomophobia-rising-trend-in-students
(3) MailOnline, E. W. (2012). The biggest phobia in the world? 'Nomophobia' - the fear of being without your mobile - affects 66 per cent of us. Retrieved June 05, 2016, from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2141169/The-biggest-phobia-world-Nomophobia--fear-mobile--affects-66-cent-us.html
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McNamee, David. Technology Addiction. Medical News Today. MediLexicon International, n.d. Web. 05 June 2016.
Citations
(2) Erickson, C. (2013). The Social Psychology of the Selfie. Retrieved June 05, 2016, from http://mashable.com/2013/02/15/social-media-and-the-selfie/#cMZGLMiUhZqD
(5) Sorry to be rude but my smartphone needs attention. (n.d.). Retrieved June 05, 2016, from http://www.theglobeandmail.com.proxy.queensu.ca/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/life-at-work/sorry-to-be-rude-but-my-phone-needs-me/article14706158/#dashboard/follows/
(4) KONNIKOVA, M. (n.d.). How facebook makes us unhappy. Retrieved June 05, 2016, from http://www.newyorker.com.proxy.queensu.ca/tech/elements/how-facebook-makes-us-unhappy
No Mobile Phone Phobia = 'Nomophobia' (2015). Retrieved June 05, 2016, from http://bigthink.com/ideafeed/trying-to-measure-peoples-no-mobile-phone-phobia
(1) Darbyshire, D., Kirk, C., Wall, H. J., & Kaye, L. K. (2016). Don't judge a (face)book by its cover: Exploring judgement accuracy of others' personality on facebook. Computers in Human Behavior, 58(Complete), 380-387. doi:10.1016/j.chb.2016.01.021
Dell’antonia, K. (2016, March 8). Don’t post about me on social media, children say. Well. Retrieved from http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/03/08/dont-post-about-me-on-social-media-children-say/?_r=1
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