Compare Electronic Mediated And Face-To-Face Communication

Electronic communication plays vast roles in the way individuals communicate in today’s society, this has created a significant change to the quality of interpersonal

Over the last 30 years, the methods of human interactions have grown explosively, from face-to-face conversations, to video calling, instant messaging, texting, Facebook, Youtube, Snapchat, and Instagram. As the technology we surround ourselves with pervades an increasing number of aspects in our lives, it has begun to affect our mental health. A Carnegie Mellon study concluding that internet usage leads to significant increases in loneliness and depression received U.S. national media coverage (Kraut, Patterson, et al., 1998). However, others argue that the internet may just provide a place of refuge for those suffering from loneliness, anxiety, and depression. (McKenna and Bargh, 59)

Traditional communication channels such as face to face communication could not reach as wide audience as non-traditional channels, it is an effective channel to form a personal connection with our target

Recent studies have shown that text massages, internet boards and emailing therapy have been implemented

However, I still think it is important to remember the method may not be for everyone. While researching the benefits and limitations of digital therapy, Haberstroh et al. (2007) found that “interacting online alleviated pressures to respond quickly and served as a less threatening outlet for sharing embarrassing topics. However, some participants found that the missing interpersonal cues limited their self-expression and level of trust” (p.276). While there is a great need for alternative methods of counseling, I still wonder if someone who is really desperate for a human connection engages in counseling online is it possible there is a fundamental human element missing that may in itself

1. Do you believe mediated communication allows us to express ourselves more freely since we are not face to face? Use an example from the video to support your answer.

When online, people are blocked off from hearing and seeing these non-verbal suggestions. “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). This can be a real problem to society because if a person acts as if he or she was fine online, they could really be hiding their true feelings, and others would never know. “Awash in technology, anyone can hide behind the text, the e-mail, the Facebook post or the tweet, projecting any image they want and creating an illusion of their choosing.” (Tardanico). The person may be feeling upset, depressed, or suicidal, and all others can see is the way they pretend to be online. Without nonverbal cues, others will never know the true emotions behind the computer or phone screen. Another issue if that “Soon, they will neglect their family and friends as they are too engrossed with the social networking sites…” (Social Networking-Destroyed Communication Essay). Essentially, social networking sites have caused families to slowly drift farther apart. As well, family bonds and friendships are being worn down and broken. Social networking has caused the importance of face-to-face communication to lessen; now we depend on little emoticons and the way the person

With the limitations surrounding online counseling, the cousnselor may lack the ability to meet a client’s immediate or crisis needs in the same way that face-to-face therapy can. In particular, online services that have delayed communication may not respond to a client quickly enough to assist them in a meaningful way (Finn and Barak 2010). In addition, when a client does have immediate needs, communicating through text lacks the same type of empathy that can be conveyed in face-to-face interactions (Richards and Vigano 2013). Consequently, people utilizing online counseling may not feel supported to in the same way when it comes to urgent or crisis situations, as they would be if they were utilizing traditional services.

This article is relevant to counseling as the use of technology is highly prevalent in society today. As this trend continues to grow the use of e-therapy may become more commonplace. In the conclusion of the article the authors state that the results of the study are encouraging for the use of new technologies as this offers a promising alternative to face to face interventions which can be less available and costly (Ştefan & David, 2013). The authors of the article go on to state that although the participants of the study felt that there was no significant differences, clinicians felt differently. From the clinicians

One new way in which technology has been used to extend the services of the counseling field is through online counseling. According to Corey (2011), online counseling can be beneficial because some consumers want brief and anonymous therapy, some clients who are

Although psychology has only existed as an institution for just over a hundred years, and clinical psychology for even less than that, it has still developed some harsh stagnations and tendencies to deny progress. That being said, many psychologists push hard to integrate new techniques, theories, practices, and technology into their work. The advent of technology is incredibly important in this regard because it creates an environment in which clients have access to their clinicians without needing to be near them. Obviously clinical psychologists still need to moderate access in many cases, for their own sake as well as the patient’s, but the fact that technology exists to create a face-to-face environment without spacial boundaries is truly monumental in the way it affects clinical psychology.

Texting is an easier way to have small conversations and is more convenient. Texting can be faster and easier than calling. Although it is faster and easier, it can cause confusion or take longer because of further explanation. When reading a message, you have to interpret the emotion and tone of voice used. Sometimes a nice remark can be perceived as offensive or sarcastic when texted. Texting takes full concentration and thought, making it organized and professional. Texting can be documented in order to refer back to previous conversations. You can save memories from the past and communicate and send pictures through text messages. Texting is a quick, easy way to communicate, but for long or personal conversations, you may want to make a phone

Texting allows a user to communicate much in the same way that the Internet does and therefore many of the same issues emerge. In a study investigating text messaging done at Plymouth University out of 950 participants around half preferred texting over talking on the phone (433 preferred texting 517 preferred talking on the phone). Of this sample of people the subjects that preferred texting were significantly more lonely and showed higher signs of social anxiety. When asked if they preferred a face to face conversation one fourth of the group that preferred texting said they would rather text while only one sixteenth of the group that preferred talking

Although the internet is a fairly new and innovative mean for communication between individuals and professionals, this resource may possess many risks. The possibilities could be the fault of the professional, the client, or simply the way that information is exchanged. Counseling can now be offered through email, via chat, and through video chat.

In order for a person to interact seamlessly with the people around him or her, there is need to send messages that express his or her thoughts and ideas to others who may be interested in receiving such messages. The very definition of communication means that the message has to be formulated, composed, encoded, transmitted, received, decoded and interpreted for the process of communication to be considered to be complete (Fiske, 2010). Since messages have to be encoded into written text, digital data, speech, gestures, pictures and other forms before being sent, it is clear that the media through which a message is sent determines both the type and quality of message (Dominick, 2010). For instance, sending written text messages results in the loss of the visual aspects of communication including gestures, body language and other aspects that include the quality and completeness of communication. Based on the differences among various communication channels including auditory, tactile, visual, haptic, electromagnetic, olfactory, and biochemical, different communication channels are more useful for sending different types of messages (Schiffer, 2002). In the same way, different classes of social networking websites are useful for sending messages of different types, hence their various classifications.