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Cell phones, instant messaging, texting,
email and video conferencing have
changed our way of communication.
While many of these changes come with substantial benefits,
there are also disadvantages to
consider.
HOW TECHNOLOGY IS CAUSING SOCIAL ISOLATION
(Shutter Stock, n.d.)
By Paul Unwin
Due to technology we are isolating ourselves from
other people, the community, and the world.
THE HOUSE OF SOCIAL ISOLATION
Early Childhood and Technology
Use of Technology Indoors
Interacting with TechnologyOver Real People
Social Isolation
Conversational
Depth
(Geezaweezer, 2011)
(Christensen, 2011)
The Infancy of Isolation
Children have computer knowledge as early as age 2
Children use 8 hrs. of entertainment technology a day
75% have a television/computer in their bedroom
Can lead to: ADHD, Autism, coordination/sensory disorder, anxiety,
depression, obesity, and diabetes
CHILDREN AND TECHNOLOGY A child requires 4 hours a day of movement, touch, and connection to other humans for positive development
Children are forming strong bonds to technology
If children lack the ability to learn and interact they will not be able to be successful in society, forming a vicious cycle of
social isolation.
(Kaiser Family Foundation, 2010)
(Christakis, 2004)
(Christakis, 2004)
(O’Brien, 2012)
RISKS OF INDOOR ISOLATION
• Hard to form real human bonds
• Reduced community involvement
• Lack of physical activity • Vitamin D deficiency (from
the sun)
TECHNOLOGY INDOORSIf we are using technology we are most likely indoors, by ourselves and not interacting with others
Opportunities can be missed because we are too rushed to get home and reconnect with our technology.
(Christakis, 2004) (David, 2009)
Technology has become individualized
iPods
Laptops
Social Networks
1000’s of TV stations
Video games
Smartphones
Internet
(Pyxelated, 2008)
Responses to a study called “A Day Without Media”
“When I don’t have my cell phone, it feels like I am missing a limb because I feel so disconnected from all the people who I think are calling me, but really they aren’t half the time.”“It’s second nature to check my Facebook or email; it is very hard for me not to go on the Internet.”
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY “We seem to be more focused on our technology instead of whatever else is going on”. (Christensen, 2011)
To avoid socializing with new people, most will text or play games on their phones
(University of Maryland, 2010)
University of Maryland, 2010
ARE WE ADDICTED TO TECHNOLOGY?
(Blog Catalog, 2011)
DEPTH OF CONVERSATION technology is causing us to have less in-depth conversations (Miller,2008)
a face-to-face, conversation can connect us better just from body language
WAYS TO HAVE A MORE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION
Share your information Share your ideas
Stop superficial conversationsConnect to the other person
Communicate in person instead of over the internet (Bird, 2009)
TEXTING, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND EMAIL HAS CREATED:
A greater ability to communicate with more people, despite long distances
Easier ways see what is going on and get involved in the community
Help and support for illnesses, injuries, and emotional issues
Information at our fingertips to get tasks done easier
COUNTERSTATEMENT technology has benefits for everybody and can help us become more social
“Our close social circles are becoming smaller, but we are communicating with more people than ever before”
(Rainie & Smith, 2012)
When we become involved we meet new people and are able
to form connections with people who share our same interests
(Manon, 2010)
Technology offers us many positives, but social isolation
outweighs all the ways in which technology can make us become
more social.
Limiting our exposure would give us all the benefits that
technology has to offer while still allowing us to interact in a
socially positive way.
Conclusion
(Polson, 2008)
REFERENCES
(Breakthrough, n.d.)
Bird, S. (2009). Eye Contact in Conversation. Retrieved from: http://wf360.typepad.com/bev/2009/06/page/2/
Blog Catalog (2011). Texting Not Talking. Retrieved from: http://aws.hackingchristian. net/wp-content/files/texting-not-talking-228x175.jpg
Breakthrough (n.d.). System Failure. Retrieved from: http://thebreakthrough.org/blog/SystemFailure%20M.shtml
Christakis, Dimitri, MD (2004). Early Television Exposure and Subsequent Problems in Children. Retrieved from: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/113/4/708.full
Christensen (2011). Social Isolation and Technology. Retrieved from: http://chem/hemchristensen.wordpress.com/
Geezaweezer (2011). Alone on the Bench (London Town). Retrieved from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/geezaweezer/6260518461/
Kaiser Family Foundation (2010). Generation M2 Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds. Retrieved from: http://www.kff.org/entmedia/upload/8010.pdf
Manon (2010). How to Implement the “Socializing” in Your Social Media Strategy. Retrieved from: http://savvysocialsolutions.com/how-to-implement
REFERENCES
(Breakthrough, n.d.)
Polson, S. (2008). Republicans flip flop on online gambling. Retrieved from: http://www.pokerlistings.com/republicans-flip-flop-on-online-gambling-30109
Pyxelated (2008). Reality. Retrieved from: http://pyxelated.deviantart.com/art/Reality-1440x900-78861805
Rainie, L., Smith, A. (2012). Social networking sites and politics. Retrieved from: http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Social-networking-and-politics/Summary- of-findings.aspx
ShutterStock (n.d.). Flat screen with hands trying to escape. Retrieved from: http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-1082449/stock-photo-flat-screen-with-hands-trying-to-escape.html
University of Maryland (2010). A Day Without Media. Retrieved from: http://withoutmedia.wordpress.com/
Miller, V. (2008). New Media, Networking, and Phatic Cultured. Retrieved from: http://con.sagepub.com/content/14/4/387.short