...The Effects of Online Communication versus Face-To-Face Communication Innovations and advances in the field of Information Communication Technology(ICT) have resulted into major revolutions and remarkable changes in communication and use of media may it be in organizations, work places or in general social interactions. It therefore becomes imperative to scrutinize and analyze the impact of this advancement in communication technology particularly in regards to the normal workplace settings, our social lives and how it affects communication patterns with and among employees, interpersonal relations and assess whether this technology has substituted and replaced the conventional face-to face means of communication. Lee & Leung et al. (2011) argue that communication is fundamental to people’s well- Just like other organism, human beings cannot continue to exist without interrelating with their surroundings. Receiving information from external sources is crucial to everyone’s survival and development. The society is made up of a collection of relationships which are based on communication. Our relations at our dwellings, workplace, and recreation have direct consequences on our state of well-being (Lee & Leung et al., 2011). Even though many theories have been advanced as to what are the strengths or limitations face-to-face versus online means of communication, so far there is no study analyzing and comparing the two (Baek & Wojcieszak et al., 2012). However, in their research...
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...waiting for a bus, sitting in the subway, or even before a meal comes to the table? How many of them are holding a smartphone with eyes focused on the screen and fingertips busy dancing back and forth on the touch panel, and never get bored? With the development of 3G and wireless technology, cell phones are no longer restricted to simple communications such as calling or texting. After the appearance of smartphones, things like surfing the Internet, socializing, taking photos or even FaceTime can be done instantly in your hand. Smartphones are becoming parts of many people's lives. These days, a new phenomenon named "smartphone addiction" has emerged. In fact, recently in China, the spread of smartphones has attracted more and more young people into the world of virtual Internet at the expense of their interaction with real world relationships; it has also aroused heated discussions on whether or not we should take some actions on limiting this tendency. As a matter of fact, even though smartphones have created a more convenient life and have also changed our way of communication in a digital era, the improper use of smartphones is problematic in our daily lives, and the public should be aware of this. It is necessary for the Chinese to pay serious attention to the excessive dependence on smartphones, and try to lessen the negative influence of smartphones in our daily interpersonal relationships. Before talking about the impacts, we have to take a look at the...
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...The events that we experience in our lives influence how we develop and change in each stage of our lives. Life pushes us through changes at particular point. These periods of change are all transition points which can be little unsettling. They are usually counterbalanced by periods of clam and stability. These changes may make us feel awkward or even be painful but they are necessary because life does not stand still. A life event can change the direction of our lives, affecting our personal development. Some major changes in life can be predicted and even chosen, while others may be unpredicted. Predictable life events, such as starting school, going through puberty and retiring from work, often mark a transition from one stage of life to another, acting as milestones in our personal development. Unpredictable life events, such as sudden illness or injury, redundancy or the death of a friend or relative, occur unexpectedly and are often associated with loss, but may also lead to positive change in our lives. Predictable life events tend to happen at particular points of our lives and these events are expected. We can already consider some of the physical changes that occur or we undergo through the lifespan like if are already an adult puberty is an example and a child would expect as well to undergo this process where lots of physical changes will happen and there will be emotional changes like higher level of sense of self-esteem and peer pressure but some might or...
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...(Davin 65). In addition, it raises the average level of education and health care in the city because parents are likely to put more effort into taking care of the only child in the household (Kane 109). Despite its marvelous success in both the city and countryside, some scholars are concerned with the side effects tied to this policy, such as “little emperors”, labor force shortage and an aging society, which will only escalate in the future (Shanor 54). Although this policy impact on people's lives are good or bad cannot draw a conclusion, but through some social problems, it is not hard to foresee the future of this policy having negative influence on the only-child’s different stages of age. Since the first generation of children under this policy have already reached their thirties and have become part of the mainstream society, these side effects have gradually impacted their lives. This research paper is trying to answer the following question: How did China’s one-child policy affect the city and countryside during the 20th century? While this question suggests many possible answers, this paper will argue that the one-child policy has caused more social problems in the city than in the countryside by progressively generating side effects, which resulted in...
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...networking. Infant predators, identity thefts and others similar individuals have raised a big concern among society about social networking. Introductory Paragraphs: Since the beginning social networking sites have attracted several types of users, and in most cases, these people have incorporated these websites into their daily practices. While some sites support existing relationships, others help creating new relationships in different interests such as political views, religious, activities or even just gaming! While supporting that the impact of social networking in today’s society is beneficial, I have found several factors that go against it, such as cyber bulling. Indeed, social networking provides society a lot of good tools, nonetheless society have taken social networking for granted. Early Overview: The intention of this report is to provide a conceptual and informative context about the benefit and harmfulness of social networking in today’s society. We begin by exposing some of the benefits of social networking, for instance communication with relatives and family, business networking, advertising. Following this, we’ll go over the facts that cause harm to society through social networking such as sexual predators, identity theft, & health related issues. To conclude, based on different articles and general research, we’ll identify if social networking is beneficial or harmful to today’s society. Literature Review: After exploring different...
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...Name Instructor Course Date Effects of Advanced Technology on Teenagers In the modern day, technology advancements are constantly perceived through everyday life. There more and more services available for example, portable Internet, cell phones, iPods, laptop computers, 3D TVs among others (Clinton 24). Technology appears to possess a lot of detriments; however, it also has a more positive impact on the society. In some of the situation, Internet has negative consequences when it comes to sociability. Therefore, this paper aims at informing the reader about both negative and positive impacts of technology on teenagers. Specifically, the research focuses on how teens use it to share information, raise their grievances, and how it helps them in their academic process. About negative impacts, it will be imperative to center the research on how technology causes violence, social barrier, health issues, and addiction as well as dependence. According to Clinton, a journalist at the CNN investigates the explosive growth of the social media and Internet. Clinton relays on his knowledge and numerous statistics to develop his argument about the use and impact of technology on teenagers and children. Clinton also acknowledges the massive growth of technological gadgets such as Smartphones. The author says that one of the immense impacts of technology on teens is the use of the Internet that offers numerous positive opportunities. Primarily, the Internet makes information...
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...Name Instructor Course Date Effects of Advanced Technology on Teenagers In the modern day, technology advancements are constantly perceived through everyday life. There more and more services available for example, portable Internet, cell phones, iPods, laptop computers, 3D TVs among others (Clinton 24). Technology appears to possess a lot of detriments; however, it also has a more positive impact on the society. In some of the situation, Internet has negative consequences when it comes to sociability. Therefore, this paper aims at informing the reader about both negative and positive impacts of technology on teenagers. Specifically, the research focuses on how teens use it to share information, raise their grievances, and how it helps them in their academic process. About negative impacts, it will be imperative to center the research on how technology causes violence, social barrier, health issues, and addiction as well as dependence. According to Clinton, a journalist at the CNN investigates the explosive growth of the social media and Internet. Clinton relays on his knowledge and numerous statistics to develop his argument about the use and impact of technology on teenagers and children. Clinton also acknowledges the massive growth of technological gadgets such as Smartphones. The author says that one of the immense impacts of technology on teens is the use of the Internet that offers numerous positive opportunities. Primarily, the Internet makes information...
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...bonds between people. With more of us jumping on the social media bandwagon, we should reflect on whether social media has really satisfied the deep-seated human need for connection, or instead made us even more detached from one another. Social media has constraints that limit the subtleties in a conversation, resulting in the lack of quality bonding between people. Although we interact with more people on a broader array of subjects within a shorter span of time, engaging in social media is a physically solitary act. This virtual preoccupation translates into real consequences; participants in meetings or lectures are so busy tweeting about the proceedings that the chairperson or speaker is rudely ignored. Family gatherings are constantly interrupted by messages and news updates from mobile phones. Online comments and posts are tersely exchanged, often without consideration of the impact on readers. In contrast, a face-to-face interaction demands more attention and takes time to unfold. It is also a tactile experience involving eye contact, gauging tone of voice, and exchanging handshakes. Admittedly, social networking protocols, or Netiquette, infuse some human elements and nonverbal communication by utilising characters and emotion icons, or emoticons. These ensure that constructive and friendly interactions are developed and maintained. But Netiquette is a double-edged sword as it adversely impacts language use. With the...
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...studies that most of the people usually connect to the sites of social network at least once in a day, to have a look at their profile or to take part in various activities online (LaSalle, 2006). People usually use the sites of social network for distinct number of reasons. These reasons include allowing faster updating, ease of use, reflecting on daily life, supporting the informal learning processes as well as sharing and analyzing the information that continuously increase. Other reasons include the establishment and maintenance of the spontaneous social contacts and relationships, as well as interaction, communication and facilitating the delivery of the education delivery. According to Hendrick, the effects usually fall on the young individuals most of whom fall into the category of university students (2008). The social networks are thus deemed to play a significant role in the daily lives of the young generation. The traditional interactions continue being at...
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...Disability can affect development in many areas and is different in each child. Any disability can affect how a child interacts with others and they may become withdrawn or isolated. It can also affect behavioural development as they may become frustrated or angry if they find certain activities difficult. Not all disabilities affect all areas of development. Some will only affect one or two. For example, if a child has ASD, their social and emotional development could be affected or it could be their social and behaviour that’s affected. A child with a hearing impairment may find their language and communication is affected which can then affect their social development. A child could have a physical disability such as dyspraxia, which...
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...Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (3978-51/52/53/54/55/56) December 2011 Version 3.1 (February 2012) Qualification at a glance Subject area City & Guilds number Age group approved Entry requirements Assessment Fast track Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) 3978 19+ There are no entry requirements Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment. Automatic approval is available for centres offering the 3172 Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care – Adults 100/4794/3 and the 3078 Level 4 NVQ in Leadership and Management for Care Services 500/4105/8 Learner logbook and Smartscreen Consult the Walled Garden/Online Catalogue for last dates City & Guilds number 3978-51 Accreditation number 600/0573/7 Support materials Registration and certification Title and level Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (Children and Young People’s Residential Management) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (Children and Young People’s Management) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (Children and Young People’s Advanced Practice) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (Adults’ Residential Management) Level 5 Diploma...
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...Lopez Sociology November.7.2012 In today’s society life, values and morals are very different from what they used to be years ago. Life has changed and people’s priorities have changed specially family’s priorities. In the world that we live in today families are no longer united, they no longer communicate and they no longer act as a family. Parents are no longer involved in their children’s life, leading to miscommunication and leading parents and their children to no longer have that bond or that communication that makes parents and children’s relationship strong (Page, Thomas, 2011). Today’s society revolves all around technology, appearances, sex, and material things especially in the lives of teenagers and young people. Teenagers no longer communicate with their parents; they would rather spend time on their computer, on their cellphones, playing video games, being on social networks, etc. The majority of young people especially teenagers not only in the United States but all over the world are spending their time in things that don’t really benefit them what so ever instead of putting their time into things that benefits them and will help in their future like school, sports, spending more time with their families and most importantly giving god some of their time, and having a spiritual life. Teenagers and young people are no longer having that spiritual connection because their parents are no longer making them be involved in church or making them be involved with...
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...In 2010, it was estimated to be more than 2.3 trillion.” Angster, Frank, & Lester(2010). “47% of online adults use social networking sites, and 73% of teens and young adults are a member of at least one social network.” Angster, Frank, & Lester (2010). Electronic means of communication, such as emails, text messaging, and social networking websites, have become a worldwide social phenomenon. Do the stressors in our complicated lives or busy schedules leave us with little time to make a phone call or drop by for a visit? Do such technological advances in our society discourage face to face communication? Are individuals today feeling the pressures more than ever to fit in with their peers? Perhaps low self esteem issues, anxiety, or loneliness contribute to the need to feel loved or popular, such as chatting to a stranger on a dating website, or adding as many “friends” as you can on face book even though you don’t really know them. Or maybe these types of communication really have become a convenient and efficient way of communicating? In this paper I will examine the possible explanations for such a huge reliance on electronic communication, the potential advantages and disadvantages of such communication; including the effects of this communication on behaviour and relationships, as well as how electronic communication compares to face to face communication. The global cellular phone market is a multibillion dollar industry, where approximately half of all...
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...Christina, student 1400I033 Elsa, student 1400I038 Ashley, student National Taichung University of Science and Technology Department of Applied English Instructor: Professor Cary Stacy Smith, PhD Allocation of work Name / Number | Allocation of work | Christina / 1400I022 | 1. Introduction 2. Literature review 3. Reference | Elsa / 1400I033 | 1. Results and Discussion 2. Conclusions 3. Appendix | Ashley / 1400I038 | 1. Cover page 2. Abstract 3. Method 4. Paper organization and Final editing | Abstract In the past decades, same-sex marriage is not generally acceptable to most people. People are more conservative about the issue. However, recently people have become more open-minded. Therefore, in the study, the authors want to know the change about younger generation’s opinion toward same-sex marriage. The authors want to know whether the younger generation is more acceptable about same-sex marriage. The authors focus only college students in the study. Thus, to find out the attitude of younger generation, the authors have designed a series of study. The authors expected to interview 15 college students with 30 designed open-ended questions about same-sex marriage. The question can be divided into three parts which are “How would people react if others are gay”, “How would people react if he/she is gay” and “What people's opinion about same-sex marriage”. The authors then classified the answers of the interview, analyzing the answer...
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...People sit on sites like Facebook all day and interact with friends and strangers worldwide. Wilber said, “For many people that are stuck at home, for whatever reason, social media opens new doors. Due to the fact that there is a high unemployment rate, I find that there are so many people on different disability websites, and that's their way of connecting so they don't feel isolated." (Curtan) In real life though, these same people are not socializing face-to-face. The human interactions are not there. According to Dr. Aric Sigman, a psychologist and biologist, “Social networking websites like Facebook pose a serious risk to your health.” (NaturalBias.com) In addition, some people use Facebook responsibly, and others do not. Many people neglect their real life for one full of virtual friends. Social media, Facebook in particular, is not only a great invention but also a dangerous invention. These social media friendships on sites like Facebook have two sides. There are people known personally and people not known personally. "I try to reach out to a lot of women in different countries — they might have Internet access but they don't have physical access, says Wilber, who lives in Seattle. To me that's been really important to say, 'hey, you're not alone.'" (Curtan) “An estimated 45 million users under the age of eighteen use these sites to build personal profile pages, often including photos of themselves, friends, and personal information, despite parental warnings.” (Sexton...
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