The Problem Of Social Media

15). This research speaks volumes to the overall effect that the spread of technology has on our addiction to social media. It shows that we now value our time and interactions that happen over the Internet more than we value the true face-to-face interactions that real relationships actually depend on. One study performed on a university campus in Turkey used a questionnaire to evaluate different factors that could have significantly positive or negative effects on a relationship. This study performed by Egeci and Gencoz found that “…those with lower communications problems…were more likely to experience relationship satisfaction” (388). The type of communication that is proven to help grow relationships occurs most effectively face-to-face, where people can read each other’s emotions in their facial expressions and non-verbal

Remember the days when most conversations were spent face-to-face, and not through texting or on a social media platform? Our society has changed the way we converse with one another in every way possible. Every thought, opinion, and idea we have we feel the need to broadcast it to the world, either by posting it on Facebook or tweeting it for hundreds of people to read. Is this new way of communication good or bad for our relationships? M.I.T professor, Sherry Turkle, addresses this question in her article, "Stop Googling. Let's Talk." She discusses the positive and negative attributes of the way we're using technology, and how it has overcome most of our relationships. We have abused our privileges of advanced technology by using it to replace our emotional needs we desire as humans.

Ineffective and poor communication can breakdown the strongest relationship and can lead to conflict, misunderstanding and bad feeling, and in turn could have a detrimental effect on building future positive relationships.

The internet, cell phones, and social media have become key actors in the life of many American couples. Of the 66 percent of adults who are married or in committed relationships use technology in the little and large moments. They negotiate over when to use it and when to abstain. A portion of them quarrel over its use and have had hurtful experiences caused by tech use. At the same time, some couples find that digital tools facilitate communication and support. In today’s society, we are more connected than we probably are aware due to not only social media but as well as its access being at the tips of our fingers. Since we have chosen to be so connected we have seemed to give up a large part of our privacy. This invasion of privacy mostly impacts our relationships with others- especially our romantic relationships. As well as it invading our privacy we now have studies that show how humans use technology for a form of attachment.

Without communication, there is no base for trust to be built on. Sadly this is a lesson I had to learn the hard way. I learned in my last relationship that without communication, it is doomed to fail. My ex and I started our relationship, like every other relationship, in the glorious honeymoon phase, where everything is extraordinary. However, this phase soon ended and approached the fall of our relationship, our text became sparse, and our face to face time was even sparser. Our communication was slim to none, and it was a matter of time before we broke up. An example of extraordinary communication is in my family. We have four members to our family and only two of us can drive, so it is imperative we communicate to each other where we need to be and when in order to avoid fights. Our family has come up with an indirect communication method that fixes this issue, we have white boards on our fridge that everyone writes where they need to be and when. This an amazing example of indirect communication that helps keep our family relationship strong.

Are you glued to your cellphone? Do you constantly check text messages, missed calls, emails, or social media sites while you’re with friends, family, co-workers, spouses, or significant others? If so, you may want to reconsider doing so for the sake of your relationship with those people. Though much has been said about the positive effects digital socializing has in relationships, very little attention has been paid to the negative effects it causes especially when it comes to trusting each other and communicating with one another. Aside from a few of my personal experiences and observations, Sherry Turkle, Danah Boyd, Howard Gardner and Katie Davis, as well as Mary Chayko will also help to give readers a better understanding of the severity of the issue.

Conclusion: Intimacy and romantic relationships are hindered when using social media to communicate their emotions and others as well.

The use of social media in the United States has dramatically expanded over the recent years thanks to many technological advances from a multitude of intelligent men and women. While you may or may not be utilizing this technological boom, millions of Americans across the country have turned to social media as an imperative aspect of their lives for communication in relationships. As positive as it may sound in terms of affecting relationships, there are many people that argue that social media causes nothing but distress in an relationship. Alternatively, some argue against this statement and some, like Kaveri Subrahmanyam, are right in between both statements.

Wagner claims that “Social media platforms allow...scammers… [to create a relationship] based on a web of lies” (Wagner 119). While Wagner discusses people pretending and lying to others online, the article by McDaniel and his colleagues converse the hiding and infidelity part of mediated communication. They write “partners states that they had... engages in behaviors online that they would hide from their partner…” (McDaniel 93). Also, both of the articles mention how time spend over the internet can be harmful to face-to-face communication and partner love. The article by McDaniel states that social media takes over alone time from their relationship when used too often, normally leading to marital stress and conflict. Wagner explains that social media is cutting off deep communication with other people, consequently resulting in an unableness to communicate with humans in the real world. Additionally, both articles come to a conclusion that relationships are messy and are better off without mediated communication. On the contrary, these articles discuss and argue different things. Wagner argues that technology is taking over the emotional form of love and McDaniel and his contributors argue that technology and social media are increasing the opportunities for infidelity. Yet they both

There are lots of important factors which contribute to a healthy relationship. Communication is one of the most important factors to a successful relationship. According to Better Heath Channel (Healey (Ed),2016,p44) communication is one of the core values in a healthy relationship with a friend or a family member. Effective communication is vital to a healthy relationship because people need to be able to express their feelings, thoughts and ideas and need to have a relationship where they can achieve this. Relationships can break down when communication is not effective. The following statistics show that communication is essential to

With the advances of phones, computers, and social media we are able to be connected to anyone we want within a moment’s notice. We can connect to people who are thousands of miles away, news travels faster than ever, and we can meet new people all the time over social media. With all these advances, how does digital technology affect relationships? Given that social media and smartphones allow communication to be easier, it also lacks the ability to truly form bonds, understand and talk to another person.

Thirdly, in Betty-Ann Cyr, Steven L. Berman and Megan L. Smith’s article “The Role of Communication Technology in Adolescent Relationships and Identity Development”, it concludes the use of cell phones and social media to communicate with partners had high levels of association with pressure, distress, being overly careful in dealing with their significant other, and mostly, a lot of intense anxiety. In a second article, it revealed how one’s self and relationship problems was associated with how partners interact with one another. As mentioned before,

Texting and computer-mediated communication (CMC) has become a part of the daily life in American culture. Before technology existed, romantic relationships were initiated through meeting at social events or connecting with friends. The potential partners would grab a cup of coffee or go out to a movie and dinner. If the first date went well, following dates would occur. They did not have phones or computers to talk, and it was solely in person communication. Today, social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and online dating sites allows romantic partners to communicate and develop their relationship in a completely different way.

In the issue of social media networking utilized by educators to communicate with parents and the community, what protective measures must be enforced or what regulations apply when harassment towards the teachers is apparent? Children and teens of today will never know the world obsolete of social media. The impact of social media is becoming larger each and every day. Not only are children and young adults intrigued, but a large number of the world’s population. As of the third quarter of 2016, Facebook had 1.79 billion monthly active users. In the third quarter of 2012, the number of active Facebook users had surpassed 1 billion (Silverman, 2016). With that being said, Facebook is the largest social media platform during this time and age. Bullying is growing in social network sites from parents to teachers by making statements that undermind them and the pupils as well. In 2009, research by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) and the Teacher Support Network suggested 15% of teachers had experienced cyberbullying, and it is believed this figure is growing (Eade, 2011).

Groundswell is a book that focuses on the power of social media and how businesses have to learn to harness this power to remain competitive. The book is full of practical ideas of how the groundswell works, why it is so important in today’s business world and how to use it to maximize your marketing potential. The book gives examples of how some well known companies use social networks, blogs and other online platforms to learn how customers feel about their products and also provides explicit tactics to guide companies in using the groundswell in their own businesses. I think this is a great book if you are just beginning to think about how to use digital media for your business or if you are trying to learn how to connect people with social technology. It is not a difficult read as it explains concepts and ideas in a simple and direct way. The groundswell gave me a good perspective and firm knowledge base on the untapped potential of social networks.