...Write an 1,050- to 1,400-word essay on technology and social change, covering the following: Provide an introduction that defines both technology and social change and discusses how they are related. Discuss the impact of the personal computer, cellular phones, and the internet on society. Using the three major sociological perspectives, describe the equilibrium model, the digital divide and cultural lag in relation to these technologies and social change. Include how technology has influenced social epidemiology, health and the environment. Explore a recent or emerging form of technology and discuss its potential benefits or consequences for society. Provide a conclusion that summarizes key points. Cite at least three academic, peer-reviewed sources and two popular magazines. Format the paper consistent with APA guidelines. Submit your assignment to the Assignments tab.Write an 1,050- to 1,400-word essay on technology and social change, covering the following: Provide an introduction that defines both technology and social change and discusses how they are related. Discuss the impact of the personal computer, cellular phones, and the internet on society. Using the three major sociological perspectives, describe the equilibrium model, the digital divide and cultural lag in relation to these technologies and social change. Include how technology has influenced social epidemiology, health and the environment. Explore a recent or emerging form of technology and discuss...
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...Applied Developmental Psychology 22 (2001) 7 ± 30 The impact of computer use on children's and adolescents' development Kaveri Subrahmanyama,*, Patricia Greenfieldb, Robert Krautc, Elisheva Grossb a Child and Family Studies, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA b University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA c Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Abstract In recent years, electronic games, home computers, and the Internet have assumed an important place in our lives. This paper presents a review of the research on the impact of home computer use on the development of children and adolescents. Time use data are presented along with a discussion of factors such as age, gender, and ethnicity, which impact the time spent on computers as well as the activities engaged in. Research on the impact of computer use on cognitive skill and academic development, social development and relationships, and perceptions of reality and violent behavior is reviewed. The special role of the Internet in the lives of adolescents is brought out using data from the HomeNet study. The paper concludes with recommendations for future study in order to better understand the growing impact of computers on our youth. D 2001 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved. Keywords: Children; Computers; Internet I really want to move to Antarctica Ð I'd want my cat and Internet access and I'd be happy. ±16 year old HomeNet participant...
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...this paper is to analyze the impacts of excessive use of internet, both positive and negative, on youth. Although the literature covers a wide range of impacts, this review will focus on ten major researches. These researches include Use of internet and its effects on our society: This paper emphasizes on the effects of Information Technology on citizens, adults and teens in perspective of their relations, entertainment, education, socialization and the problems that internet and technology can bring in our society. Technology can have both positive and negative effects on people of different walks of life at different times. The need is to understand the true impact of IT so that ever body gathers benefits that yield a healthy...
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...Nowadays people are using computer in their daily life , it is like a part of our life now . And we have been using computer in Education , Bank , Entertainment , Railway Stations And Airports , Office , Hospitals , Defence And Design . Such as computer are used in school for teaching , Mathematical Calculation , Assignment . In Bank computer are used for storing and giving all kind information , keeping record . Computer are used for playing video games , listening to music , watching movie for Entertainment . Railway Stations And Airport are used computer for help in giving information and keeping records of all passengers. In Office they use computer to sending emails , type and print documents. And in Hospital , Defence And Design , Computer are used for help in keeping records , constructing weapon , design buildings and Magazine , etc. As you can see , we are using computer on a lot of areas . Computer has a lot of advantage but it also has a lot of disadvantage too , So what is the advantages and disadvantages of using computer ? Benefits from using computers are possible because computers have the advantages of Speed , in a single second many of computers process billions or trillions of operation and they travel at incredibly fast speeds . Reliability , in modern computer the electronic components are reliable and dependable because they rarely break or fail . Consistency , given the same input and processes , a computer will produce the same results...
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...Modern Computer Systems are Detrimental to our Human Instincts Lenny Miller Post University Dependence on Modern Computer Systems is Detrimental to our Human Instincts With every year that passes, we are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. From the first punch card readers to the iphone 5, computers have had a profound and sustaining effect on humanity. Since computers were first used in the medical field in the early 1960’s, specifically in bio-engineering, the lifespan of the average American has gone up 9.6 years. Computers have essentially shrunk the size of the earth as we know it by aiding us in travel, navigation, communication, and networking. Long gone are the days of months-long voyages and correspondence by pen and paper, taken by ship or horseback. The amount of information made available by computers is vast and practically unending. For these reasons and more, it’s hard to discount the positive impact computers have had on society. However, over-looked in all the praise of computers is the fact that they have eroded our ability to function independently. From math abilities to social skills and the ability to navigate from point A to point B, the negative aspects of computers are starting to outweigh the benefits. Our dependence on modern computer systems is detrimental to our human instincts. How many times in your adult life have you been faced with a fairly simple mathematical equation, such as figuring out a 20% tip on a $50 restaurant...
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...Effect of Addiction to Computer Games on Physical and Mental Health of Students INTRODUCTION Computer diversions are the most prominent excitements in present day social orders and they focus on an assortment of individuals in various ages. The dependence on the competition and fervors of the amusements make them the most widely recognized recreational projects throughout today's young people, with the goal that they do anything to achieve a larger amount of the diversion, they submerge in the diversion so much that they totally isolate from their environment. Testing with the hindrances and achieving a larger amount in the diversion, make the players energized and losing the amusement make them anxious. Computer amusements began in 1972 with Pang, a computer tennis diversion, and afterward created in equipment and programming frameworks. Change of value and assortment of recreations progressively spread it in the general public particularly adolescences.2 It is trusted that computer diversions like sitting in front of the TV gives chances to visual learning. Particularly on the grounds that these amusements are more dynamic contrasted with staring at the TV, they are viewed as more effective.3 Since these diversions are known as the second excitement after TV, rivals of these recreations underscore on their negative impacts, for example, invigorating resentment and savagery, costing a great deal of cash and having negative impacts of physical and psychological wellness,...
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...grow (comScore, 2013). An online game is a video game played over some forms of computer network, using a personal computer or video game console typically on the Internet. This network is usually the Internet or any equivalent technology; but games have always used whatever technology was current: modems before the Internet, and hard wired terminals before modems. One advantage of online games is the ability to connect to multiplayer games in which thousands of people can participate in a shared world and can return to that world day after day to see it grows and changes in response to one’s own actions, although single-player online games are quite common as well. A second advantage of online games is that a great percentage of games do not require payment. Third, that is worth noting, is the availability of a wide variety of games for all types of game players. While it may be true that online games are perceived to have advantages to players, their effect on behavior is worth looking into. As defined by McLeod (2008), human behavior is experienced throughout an individual’s entire lifetime. It includes the way they act based on different factors such as genetics, social norms, core faith or belief, and attitude. Behavior is impacted by certain traits each individual has. The traits vary from person to person and can produce different actions or behavior from each person. Social norms also impact behavior. Humans are expected to follow certain rules in society, which conditions...
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...Table of Contents Ethical and Social Issues In Information System 1 Chapter one 3 Introduction to the Study 3 Context of the Problem 4 Statement of the Problem 5 Research Questions 6 Introduction 6 Research Question 6 Research Question 7 Research Question 7 Significance of the Study 8 Research Design and Methodology 9 Organization of the study 9 Literature Review 10 Introduction 10 References 14 Chapter one Introduction to the Study Ethical and social issues in information system is a combination of the benefits and disadvantages of using computer and computer related devices, social networks versus our ethics, morals and beliefs. The importance and reliability of computer in our day to day running of human life cannot be over emphasized. Social networking platforms may allow organizations to improve communication and productivity by disseminating information among different groups of employees in a more efficient manner, resulting in increased productivity. While it is not meant to be all-inclusive, there are a lot of problems faced by its usage in younger generations, businesses use, and the even medical field. The social media comes with risks as it opens up the possibility for hackers to commit fraud, launch spam and virus attacks, and also increases the risk...
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...TECHNOLOGY GADGETS AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE: A STUDY ON MSU-IIT STUDENTS CHAPTER 1 Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute Technology (MSU-IIT) is known as center of excellence in Northern Mindanao. The school aims to produce a highly competent students which is able to meet the demands on their social environment and who is progressive in every educational aspect. MSU-IIT is adopting the modernized technology to help the learning more accurate and more updated which coincides the modernized world and the students adopt this kind of learning, and how fast the students cope up the education using technology. The term technology comes from Greek word “techne” which means the art or skill used in order to solve a problem, improve a pre-existing solution to a problem, a goal, handle an applied input/output relation or perform a specific function (Liddle, Scott, & McKenzie, 1940). In this present generation technology gadgets rapidly develop and it is part of individual’s lives especially to students (Naudé & Szirmai, 2013). The researchers can really differentiate the lifestyle of individual with or without the presence of technological gadgets. How it affects and changes the life of every students. Technology brings us to the world of excitements, crowdedness and etc (Simuforosa, 2013). In MSU-IIT, technology defined as a scaffolding for students for every tasks that can assist when they have activities and others that helps their academic performances...
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...Technology and Social Change Steven D. Smith SOC\100 March 28, 2016 Dr. Shayne Aloe Technology and Social Change Technology plays in iatrical role in society. Technology has a big influence and the advancements in technology can cause social change. Even though we create advancements in technology, even the society that makes those changes is impacted as well. This paper will address the impact of personal computers, cell phones, and the Internet on society. This paper will also review technological developments that relate to the three major sociological perspectives such as; equilibrium model, digital divide, and cultural lag. The use of computers has increased dramatically over the years, and the use of computers has changed the lives of many people and how they do things. Computers are a very complex tool, but they are also very useful. Computers can be used for many different functions such as; keeping in touch with distant relatives and friends, research, conducting business, doing homework, or for entertainment. Computers are a very useful piece of technology that most people have and use at home or work. Being on the computer can take away from being productive and cause procrastination for most. Everton, Jolton, and Mastrangelo (2006) state, “Computers have undoubtedly changed the way people work, but they have also changed the way people avoid and sabotage work” (p. 730). The Internet ties personal computer and smartphones together which has affected current...
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...There are many different types of attacks and threats that can be carried out against networks and organizations. The attacks that could be carried out can cause serious damage to the company and range on a scale from very minimal to very severe data loss and data theft. It is important for companies to take every precaution available and have not only the best software for prevention of these attacks but stay on top of what the intruders, hackers, attackers are learning and how the technology is forming when they are deploying these systems on their servers, networks, and office computers that employees will use on a day to day basis. The computers each employee is using should come with a User Agreement and the do’s and do not’s when it comes to daily computer usage. This will enhance the security as each employee will understand what is acceptable and how to obtain maximum security of their signed computer. It is also advisable within the User Agreement to list out the things that are unacceptable such as plugging in your phone, downloading things from the internet, and other things that may seem harmless but could hurt the company if it was exploited by accident. Each company should keep their employees up to date on the latest trends of attacks and threats so that each employee can stay current with today’s ever changing environment. This could be as simple as conducting meetings with each employee to get the word out on the newest types of attacks and how they can prevent themselves...
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...IJCSI International Journal of Computer Science Issues, Vol. 9, Issue 4, No 3, July 2012 ISSN (Online): 1694-0814 www.IJCSI.org 407 The Impact of Social Media and Social Networks on Education and Students of Pakistan Waqas Tariq1, Madiha Mehboob2, M. Asfandyar Khan1 and FaseeUllah3 1 Department of Computer Science, City University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar – Pakistan 2 Department of Management Sciences City University of Science & Information Technology, Peshawar – Pakistan 3 Department of Science & Technology Unit UMM AL QURA University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia Abstract The impact of social websites can be good on students but if we have a closer look on the real impact of social networks. Today it is ruining the future and carrier of students. The social networking websites like https://www.linkedin.com, http://www.facebook.com/, https://twitter.com/ and https://www.orkut.com/ etc. are continuously distracting students from their studies. The main focus of student should be education but unfortunately today’s student are emphasizing on such sites which can be a complete wastage of time. Social Networks was only an electronic connection between users but unfortunately it has become an addiction for students, teenagers and even adults. This paper presents impact of social networks on education, students and impact on life of teenagers, further it describes how social networking websites are auditory and dangerous...
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... Justin Lyn Unit 1: Topics in Computer Science Activity 1: Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability 1. A proper computer workstation can be defined as a place which has proper equipment and allows for maximum ergonomics and efficiency. Things that are needed to have a safe ergonomic computer workstation are: A natural position Proper keyboard and mouse placement. Including the height, tilt, and positioning. The positioning of your screen, making sure it is not too close or too far away from you. As well as the brightness and contrast of the screen as to not strain your eyes. A proper chair which can be adjusted to best fit...
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...P1 - Explain the impact of computer games on society Playing computer games has its benefits and its drawbacks. It is extremely important to highlight both of these aspects due to the hundreds of millions of people and children who play them. In this report, we will explain four benefits and four drawbacks of playing computer games. Benefits Social connection The majority of computer games in the modern day allow for gamers to be involved in multi-person play, whether this is with people present in the same room or people all around the world which are connected online. This means that playing computer games is an extremely popular social activity, and one which is discussed among gamers among themselves. If somebody doesn’t play computer games, they might find themselves left out of the conversation. This is definitely not a bad thing, and does not mean that everybody has to play computer games; it just shows how popular computer games are as a social activity. Having friends online can help people deal with daily struggles in their life, which is why the social connection is one of the most important benefits of playing computer games. Better vision Playing computer games can vastly improve one’s visual skills, including eye-to-hand co-ordination and improved reaction times. Also, gamers will learn to think fast in pressured situations. All these are skills which can be used in everyday life. Research has been carried out on older drivers, which concluded that playing...
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...Technology and Social Change TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL CHANGE Introduction Social change is any change that occurs in nature, social institutions, behavior and relations of people (Mutekwe, 2012). Social change is also change in the organization of the society and particularly in the practices and beliefs of people. All societies go through change, whether significant or subtle. For example, public opinion on abortion, smoking, divorce and homosexuality have changed in the last fifty years. Macro scale changes affect primary social institutions like family, politics and religion. Micro-scale changes, on the other hand, shape people’s attitudes, values, and beliefs. Sources of change include the media, environmental pressures, dramatic events and technological innovations. Technology, on the other hand, is an object, a method, or an invention that alters the social environment of people and extends their natural abilities (Rosa, Yee, Sweeney, & Dator, 2013). Technology and social change are inseparable. As mentioned above, technology is one of the major factors that create changes in the society. Technology improves on some aspects of human qualities. Hence, a significant tool for social change. For example, the wheel enables human beings to go to places where their feet would never reach. Positive impact of technology on society Technology has resulted in many positive impacts on the society. Computers, for example, have brought enormous changes in medicine, the workplace...
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