By: Guleed, Eugene & Niesanthan

The topic of this project is to determine the effect that technology has had on the way people interact with each other

Our research analyzes the change in the number of relationships and the quality of relationships between people

Focused on social technologies

Social Norms: The set of common understandings and values that allow members of a society to choose among a set of options

Technology: We will be discussing social and communication technologies in particular

Relationships: Includes friendships and relationships with significant others

http://www.ethics.ubc.ca/workingpapers/cae/cae002.pdf This paper analyzes the interplay between technology and social norms

with specific reference to an experiment conducted in Cyprus www.smithsonianmag.com/...s-Us-Better-Social-Beings.html This article discusses the change in social norms from the 1970s to

today, providing statistics from relevant studies maristpoll.marist.edu/...20Personal%20Relationships.htm Results from a survey conducted in the US about whether people feel

technology improves their relationships news.discovery.com/...does-online-dating-work.html Analyzes the effectiveness and prevalence of online dating in our

society

This is an important issue because people’s lives are more dependent on technology than ever before

Less and less of social interactions occur face-to-face

Technology is only going to become a more significant aspect of our lives

Important to see the effect today to understand the potential effect tomorrow

To determine the frequency with which students use social media, and the effect of these technologies on social norms

Paid particular attention to online dating and relationships

Seeing the effects today allows for a more accurate prediction of the situation in the future

Develop ways to minimize downsides and maximize benefits of technology

Began by gathering relevant resources using Diigo, and highlighting important points

Created and conducted a student survey to determine how often students use social media, and what they thought was acceptable conduct

Combined primary and secondary research to develop a sense of how students and adults felt that technology impacted their lives

Analyzed this data and inputted results into this presentation

Facebook users are more likely to be involved in community and political activities, and are 43% more likely to vote

People have larger circles of friends Communicate more often due to ease

Tips to Maximize Benefits Use technology with moderation Be careful with what you say online, body

language is not conveyed Do not substitute face-to-face interactions

entirely with online chats

Driving while texting causes 11000 deaths per year in Ontario Privacy is threatened because anyone can access your

information Body language cannot be conveyed through most social media

platforms Fewer face-to-face interactions Potential for addiction

Tips to Minimize Problems Change privacy settings to only allow friends to access your

information Only use during free time Do not say anything you would not say in person Avoid using sarcasm online, because no one can see your

expressions

Social norms and relationships are changing for the better as a result of technology

It is easier to meet new people and communicate regularly than ever before

Survey results show that the majority of students use social media, so it is important to learn proper etiquette online

There are negative aspects, but these are far outweighed by the benefits

Computer studies teachers should teach students proper web etiquette

Students should use social media for educational purposes as well

Blog Prompt Will the behaviors in our society change

drastically in the future due to technology? Will the changes negatively or positively affect our society? Think of possible ways that the use technology can further change the way we behave in society and how that will affect the society as well as individuals.