Can Mediated Communication Impact Our Development?

Our society has evolved very much over time. The technology, has impacted it greatly. With technology in our lives, we find ourselves ‘glued’ to our electronics. Now, the question is, what does social media provide us? In Wu’s article, he states, “The devices we use change the way we live much faster than any contest among genes.” Meaning, we rely on these devices to make us happy, and resort to them when we are bored. Similarly, in Castells article, he says, “Media often report that intense use of the Internet increases the risk of isolation, alienation, and withdrawal from society.” However, the article also says that social media has actually “increased sociability, civic engagement, and the intensity of family and friendship relationships, in all cultures.” Answering the question, we actually get something out of using social media. We are allowed to communicate with

Lewis, Renee. (2014 August 22). Digital Media erodes Social skills in Children. AljazeeraAmerica. Retrieved from http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/8/22/digital-social-skills.html

, Chandra Johnson claims more young people are connected than ever before through media, the value of the communication that they take part in is leading to an inability to communicate successfully. Johnson argues that youth need face-to-face social communications, and that technology cannot replace traditional public situations. She states that youths today are not creating the empathetic ties that they should be, damaging their relationships. Per this article, young people need to balance technology with essential face-to-face

She really tries to bring logic to the audience as she argues her point. ?This increase of technological advances has reduced the need for face-to-face interaction. Within seconds, you can instant message or face-time a friend. Sure, it allows us to stay connected more easily, but it also takes away from the "realness" of social interaction? (Grainger, 2012, para 9). Focusing on the impact of social media is indeed a step towards convincing parents. ?Social connections are a central feature of the normative developmental trajectory of adolescence to adulthood? (Allen, Ryan, Gray, McInerney & Waters, 2014, p. 19). This confirms some of Grainger?s arguments, because children are lacking a lot of social skills these days. While being online can be a way for children to open up about themselves, it does not mean they will do so in a face to face environment. Grainger could have added support for her argument here instead of relying on the possible idea that her audience will automatically accept her

Despite what many refer to as “tech time”, a child will often encounter many different people throughout the course of a day. Whether in preschool or daycare, at home, or even running errands with their mom children have various opportunities for interaction. While Guernsey agrees that social interactions should happen around social media, she suggests that mom and dad-or the caregiver of the child- be there with him or her to offer comfort to infants during the learning process. Palladino suggest parents read to their children from birth because it “builds a better brain”, but combining the two forms of technological interaction and human interaction may be the best and most effective way to use technology.

In the article “Are Kids More Social Because of the Internet?”, written by Manton Angus, the author suggests that kids are socialized more because of the internet. He supports his suggestion by describing how social media impacts children. First Angus explains how the internet is necessary for everyone. With all the technology it is ultimately impossible to not have some sort of world wide communication. Next, Angus claims that younger children could easily learn to socialize within the first couple years of their life with a few pros. For example he says this about the internet; “it not only satisfies the child’s curiosity to know more about his world but also offers it in pleasing and colorful way”, which is arguable. Thirdly Angus explains

In the textbook “Looking Out Looking In” authors Adler and Proctor state that “In today’s high-tech world, most people would agree that mediated communication is a valuable—even essential—tool for keeping in touch with coworkers, friends, families, and loved ones”(p. 34). I do accept this to a certain degree. However, children can be tremendously influenced by their cell phones, so we as adults need to be vigilant when dealing with youthful and impressionable minds. I never experienced the complications with my other children that I do with my youngest daughter Sophia.

Today, people think that when they are texting someone or direct messaging a person that it is the same as a normal conversation that would take place in person. In the article, “Screen Addiction Is Taking a Toll on Children,” Jane E. Brody agrees when she writes, “Technology is a poor substitute for personal interaction,” which is a very true statement. One is not fully interacting with a person without face to face interaction. People are lacking these social skills and becoming socially awkward because of isolation and not engaging in face to face contact. People get on their electronic devices for hours at a time and isolate themselves from everything. Not only are people lacking social skills, but they are lacking social bonds. Without the one on one connection and a conversation in person, a bond cannot be created. People are using technology as a poor excuse to not have to take time out of their day to actually create social bonds with people and practice their social skills. Not only that but the lack of social skills not only effects teens and adults but it can be a problem in young children when they are

Most people in the world today are distracted by cell phones, tablets, and computers. Without any of those items there wouldn't be much connection going on. Technology hinders personal communication, which negatively impacts our age- group. Data shows that those who use the internet frequently spend over 100 minutes less time with friends and family than non-internet users, according to Norman H. Nie and D, Sunshine Hillygus in their paper “ The Impact of Internet use on Sociability.” The internet actually distracts from the communication skills are gradually lessened. Technology negatively affects us by perpetuating the mindset of immediate satisfaction. We as people will not be positively impacted by communicating through a computer screen, if we already do not have the self-confidence to socially interact in reality. I believe the advancement of technology has negatively impacted our social interactions because it detaches us from what is happening around us. The world must learn to embrace technology without allowing it to negatively impact the creation of functional adults in

With new technology and advances in education it is no wonder the use of computers, iPads, and other devices are trickling into the daily life of our younger generations. Perhaps these advances could be doing more harm than providing the enriching education parents and schools think they are. There are now elementary schools where every child has their own iPad and middle schools with Chrome Books the students can take home. Even paper textbooks are being replaced with electronic versions. The use of technology moving forward with education needs to be balanced with critical factors involving a child’s development. Children must be separated from constant attachment to screens to properly learn and develop necessary social skills to become adults who are able to interact and communicate.

In this week’s Communication 211 lesson, we discuss Jeffrey Child, Judy Pearson, and Paul Nelson’s chapter on “Interpersonal Communication,” and Saundra Hybels and Richard L. Weaver’s chapter titled “Communication & Technology.” We also address Alex Lambert’s views in “Discovering Intimacy on Facebook” and Dean Obeidallah’s piece asking, “Are we sharing too much online?” Finally, we compare and contrast our readings with the week’s lecture on CANVAS from Professor Julia Green, which addresses features of “The dark side of the internet.”

Technology is one of the crippling accessories that's destroying our communication skills. It affects the way people think about everything. Kids don’t know how to interact with other kids in real life. Everything is via text. 1/3 of children under the age of two have used social media or technology. Imprinting that kind of idea into the minds of children that can’t even make their own decisions yet, is detrimental to their

About 89% of children in America have some sort of technology in their homes. It can be very helpful and entertaining to use. However, some say that technology is ruining friendships. A large group of kids country wide tend to disagree completely. It was made to do the exact opposite. Technology was invented to contact friends and family who can't see each other right away; it can also allow us to finish various activities quickly. There are numerous other reasons why technology doesn't ruin friendships. For instance, technology can spread very important messages. A parents job is to make sure nothing of a sort happens to their children. Also, no piece of technology can force you to act or say something hurtful or rude.

Contrary to what you may believe from the previous results above, the evidence from “Social Interactions across Media: Interpersonal Communication on the Internet, Face-to-Face, and the Telephone,” nevertheless, shows that most of college students chose to communicate face-to-face than communicating over the phone. The results raised the question on the reasons why this may affect a kid’s development of social skills or social norms. Which is to say, if a child’s only source for interaction is through a screen, what do children have to mimic and develop crucial

Impact on social-emotional development: Media has a profound impact on social-emotional development of children. Face-to-face interaction among children may suffer due to increased online interaction,