Technological Influences On Transpersonal Psychology

There have been many studies done on the negative psychological and sociological effects of technology while some may be true technology has its share of positive effects on society. The advances of technology have aided in the access to information from relatively anywhere. According to Hepburn (2013) “By the end of 2014, the number of Internet users was expected to be almost 3 billion, two-thirds of whom live in the developing world, and the number of mobile broadband subscriptions was expected to reach 2.3 billion globally” (as cited in Yáñez, Okada, & Palau2015, p.89). It has become easier to stay connected to family, friends, access personal information, and has improved educational opportunities. Technology is always evolving and changing for the better. “Mobile technologies and networks are increasingly expanding in their sophistication and capacity, and new applications (software programs) are enhancing the ways in which individuals interact” (Giota, 2014).

“People can take their time when posting information about themselves, carefully selecting what aspects they would like to emphasize (Gonzales 80).” By controlling what information and self-attributes to share with the online world, an individual may present an idealized version of self that would not align with societal perceptions in the face-to-face interactions. Furthermore, Gonzales notes that recent research in computer-mediated communications suggests that online self-presentations can alter self-perceptions (80). As Orenstein says, “I tweet, therefore I am.” The online presentations of self can become the reality, or idealized reality, of the

In her article “Social Media’s Impact on Self-Esteem” Clarissa Silva analyzes the effects of social media. She is able to show how disconnected people have gotten because of being online. Which is causing many to suffer from the paradox effect and vanity validation, that has also contributed to negative impacts in many relationships. Different sets of data are used as evidence, the percentage of peoples fear of missing out (FOMO) being a prime example. Social norms have shifted from face to face conversations to online discussions. Silva demonstrates how it plays a big role in self-esteem because of the decrease of social skills. She sheds light on the issue to decrease the irresponsible use of social media without knowing

Drawing on examples from Chapters 2, 6 and 7 of Investigating Psychology, discuss the claim that technology has played a decisive role in the development of psychological research.

A discussion into the claim that technology has played a decisive role in the development of psychological research.

Social media has taken over every aspect of our lives. People cannot go seconds without wanting to check all of their social media platforms. It has evolved how people form and maintain relationships. Introverts have complex interpersonal skills that were altered with the evolution of social media. Mental health has been a hot topic when discussing social media and its effect on the youth. After analyzing Erica Buddington’s F-Boy Literature, it is evident that the evolution of technology and social media has affected people’s relationships, interpersonal skills of introverts, and mental health.

Innovations such as FaceBook and MySpace combine images, text, and messaging to create new possibilities for social interaction. Websites such as YouTube combine broadcast media with the self-directed properties of the internet. SMS texting has revolutionised the social lives of many people. All these media allow people to sustain relationships across time and space in ways that have never before been possible. Some are concerned however, that over-reliance on such forms of communication reduces the importance of face-to-face social experience. Others argue that such media present new ways of defining our identities and establishing new kinds of social interaction (Castells, 2000).

Social media has drastically changed how people communicate. How many people remember how it feels to hear the phone ring in the house or receive a letter in the mail? Today’s youth know nothing other than text messages, tweets, and Facebook. Social media and the social entertaining websites of today have affected social behavior in many ways. While there are many advantages to this technological advancement, these advancements can also result in many changes in social behaviors. Some of the few prominent changes in social behavior, due to social media, are lack of communication skills, changes in self-esteem and cyber

How many people have some form of social media? Social media is one of the most popular forms of communication in the world. Boundaries are broken and we can interact with people from all over the planet within seconds. It gives us the opportunity to present ourselves to others in whatever way we see fit. It also gives others the opportunity to judge is based on what we post. Because no one sees the story behind the screen, we tend to show a more ideal side of ourselves online. It can be hard to differentiate between truth and lies, and not only do we take advantage of this, but the media in general does as well. This leads us to the question: who are we? We are not what we post, but it can seem like it at times. "My Selfie, My Self" discusses how our beliefs are shaped tremendously by media, social norms, and our own experiences and how that can affect who we think we are. Three main factors that can affect our sense of identity are gender codes, race, and social class.

The ability to express thoughts and emotions is a unique characteristic that allows individuals to define themselves. Social media platforms provide the perfect opportunity for millennials to create their own identities and connect with one another. In this way, these platforms serve as a melting pot of ideas that fosters a diverse community of individual experiences. Social media is beneficial to the well-being of many young adults because it allows them to freely express their emotions and to reach out to the digital community whenever they encounter hardships. This is especially important during the transition between childhood and adulthood, in which adolescents are faced with stressful life changes; however, social media allows these

Living in the 21st century requires one to stay current with latest technological advancements. Ever since the development of social networking sites, people are now able to create a carefully-crafted identity for themselves. This has led psychologists to question how well these online personalities match the person in front of the computer. The innovative branch of media psychology looks into how social networking portrays individuals and initiates human interactions within a society.

Some say people who use social networking sites are prone to social isolation. Despite opposition, I am convinced that social networking helps people who are shy and socially isolated to connect with other people. This concludes that social networking can help people who have low self esteem other than lowering their self-esteem any more.Although many argue that social networking can exacerbate feelings of disconnect and put children at higher risk for depression, low self-esteem and eating disorders,I believe otherwise. According to my research, I have found that more than 25% of teens report that social makes them feel less shy, 28% feel more outgoing, 20% report feeling more confident,in which 53% of teens were identified as being shy (5 Boroughs). This means that social networking brings out a better person in most, and makes them feel better about themselves other than feeling bad inside.

Social media sites are taking over our lives and the number of active users has increased dramatically in the last decade. 65% of American adults use social media today, compared with a meagre 7% in 2005 (PewResearchCentre, 2015). Facebook is the largest social networking website, with more than 1,550 million active users as of January 2016 (Statista, 2016). This essay will explore the motivations for using social media, and will particularly focus on self-presentation.

Htet Htet Oo, a fourth year mechanical engineering student at Cal Poly, has firsthand experience with the effects of social networking sites on her sense of community and self-esteem. The social networking site that affected her the most was Facebook (Oo). After reading through her feed, Htet Htet would feel her life was boring in comparison to her friends who posted about what exciting activity they did that day. Htet Htet commented that she felt “unproductive, depressed, and lazy” after using social media (Oo). Similar to Johanna’s opinion that excessive time spent on social media is a waste (J. Murphy). Eventually she became fully aware of what Facebook was doing to her self-esteem and wellbeing and she decided to delete her account. While she intended to use Facebook as a way to keep in touch with friends, it ultimately damaged her (Oo).

The fast development of social networking that has been detected over the last 2-3 years is indicative of its entry into straight life and it’s mixed with our daily lives. In addition to this, there has