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Does Technology Make Us More Alone
Harita Patel
WRI1001
Professor Erygina
February 25, 2022
Does Technology Make Us More Alone (needs ?)Introduction
In today's culture, when technology grows at an accelerating
rate, technology has become an essential part of our lives
because of the many advantages it delivers; technological
advancements benefit education, universal healthcare,
transportation, and leisure. Technology's positive benefits are
often the first thing that comes to mind when people think about
how it influences society. Despite the many advantages of
social media advertising, it may also have the effect of making
individuals feel alone or lonely (Bulmer et al., 2009).
Technology offers many advantages, but it also has drawbacks.
The more we connect through technology, the more likely we
will feel lonely, even if it has enhanced our everyday lives in
countless ways. As a result of our dependence on technology, I
feel we have become disconnected from one another.
Several social media outlets might cause sentiments of jealousy
and a false notion that others are more successful than you.
According to recent research, because we can see so much but
aren't able to participate, we feel more isolated and focused on
"stalking" other people's lives (Primack, 2009). Contrary to
expectations, it seems that social media has had the opposite
effect, making people feel more connected and involved in one
the other's lives despite their geographical distance. However,
social media has created the impression that people are losing
touch with one another, and many have gradually lost the
significance of face-to-face dialogue.
Rather than obsessing over the lives of others, we should put
more effort into cultivating (this sounds like an essay)
meaningful connections and relationships with those around us.
In nature, we are social beings, yet contemporary civilization
prefers to divide instead of bringing us together. Even while
social media may seem to fill this need, I believe that our study
indicates that this is not necessarily the case (Cyr et al., 2009).
(this should go after next sentence)According to the study,
social media "disseminates more real social interactions since
face-to-face interaction is more constrained." When considering
that social media is intended to bring people together, why do
we frequently overlook communicating with those who are close
to us in favor of the demands of our mobile devices? Because of
the scarcity of face-to-face contact, we're having difficulty
mastering the fundamentals of communication.
Our phones have become an addiction for us.
It is possible that social networking may have a detrimental
influence on relationships since it will reduce face-to-face
connection while increasing time spent on the computer. "It's
similar to any other addictive behavior; when you lose control,
spend more time online than expected, and substitute online
interactions with face-to-face ones, problems arise" (Morrison
2021). There is strong support for Dr. Morrison's results in a
recent Relationships Australia study, which found that social
networking may hurt relationships by reducing the amount of
face-to-face contact and increasing time spent online. People
also use social media to avoid reality, but it ultimately comes
up to us and exposes our loneliness. "Vital Smarts, a corporate
training company, conducted a survey in 2013 and found that 75
percent of users have witnessed a social media altercation, 20
percent have decreased in-person contact with someone because
of everything they said online, and 90 percent believe people
are less polite on social media than in person" (Saylor, 2013).
With smartphones, laptops, and tablets at our fingertips, people
are able to view events from the comfort of their own homes.
Isn't it dreadful? When we stop appreciating the world around
us for what it really is and instead focus on how many likes we
can get on our Instagram images, we begin to compare our lives
to those of others. Modern society is much more technologically
advanced than true human contact (Simon et al., 2009).
Many people believe that social technology makes individuals
more comfortable, yet there has been a great deal of
investigation on the impact of mobile phones on romantic
relationships. Texting and mobile phone communication with a
spouse may be helpful, according to some, since it allows
individuals to communicate freely and intimately with one
another (Turkle et al., 2015). Nevertheless, it's possible that this
isn't the whole story here. Cell phones have been the subject of
several studies that have proven their drawbacks. If you're
always checking your phone, your real-world interactions
suffer, and the diversion given by a phone doesn't make the
other person feel better (Viola, 2021). According to the poll,
persons who were more reliant on their cell phones were less
trusting of their partners. According to a new study, loneliness
and dissatisfaction are more common among those who believe
their spouses depend too much on their electronics.Conclusion
Because of our over-reliance on technology, we will become
more isolated as a society and lose our identity. Studies show
that we are becoming more isolated as a consequence of our
dependence on mobile phones and our constant monitoring of
networking sites. We must take ownership of our mistakes and
make a sincere effort to do better going forward. The next time
you reach for your phone, think again. There is more fun with
your pals if you put your phone aside and focus on them while
you're with them. Even while technology is fantastic, if we don't
shift our dependency on it, our civilization will come crashing
down around us.( This sounds like an essay rather than a
research paer.)
References
Bulmer, D., & DiMauro, V. (2009). Executive Summary from
the Society for New
Communications Research Study: The New Symbiosis of
Professional Networks: Social
Media's Impact on Business and Decision-Making. Journal of
New Communications
Research, 4(2), 93-100.
Cyr, Betty-ann, Steven L. Berman, and Megan L. Smith. "The
Role of Communication
Technology in Adolescent Relationships and Identity
Development." Child & Youth Care Forum, vol. 44, no. 1, 2015,
pp. 79-92, ProQuest Central,
https://login.proxy078.nclive.org/login?url=https://search.proqu
est.com/docview/164460
5723?accountid=11099,doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10566-
014-9271-0.
Morrison C. (2021, November 5). Excessive internet use is
linked to depression.
ScienceDaily.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100202193605.
htm
Primack, B. (2009). Association of various components of
media literacy and adolescent smoking. American Journal of
Health
Behavior, 33(2). https://doi.org/10.5993/ajhb.33.2.8
Saylor, Michael. The Mobile Wave How Mobile Intelligence
Will Change Everything. Da Capo
Press, 2013
Simon, Matthew, and Jill Slay. "Investigating Modern
Communication Technologies: The
Effect of Internet-Based Communication Technologies on the
Investigation Process."
The Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law : JDFSL,
vol. 6, no. 4, 2011, pp. 35-
62, ProQuest Central,
https://login.proxy078.nclive.org/login?url=https://search.proqu
est.com/docview/132776
8889?accountid=11099.
Turkle, Sherry. “Tethered to Technology”.New York Times
Company, Oct 3, 2015, New York.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/04/opinion/sunday/tethered-
to-technology.html?
partner=Bloomberg
Viola, D. M. (2021). Negative health review of cell phones and
social media. Journal of Mental
Health and Clinical Psychology, 5(1), 7-18.
https://doi.org/10.29245/2578-
2959/2021/1.1232
APA Research Paper – First Draft
Directions
Compose a first draft of your research position paper on the
topic you have chosen. This first draft needs to be at least 750
words. (The title page and references pages do not count toward
the word count.) Remember, the final draft in Week 8 shall be a
minimum of 1000 words.
The paper should contain the following elements (of course,
each of these elements can be more than one
paragraph):Introduction
· An introduction that previews the topic and brings the reader
into the existing conversation, offers a balanced discussion of
the essential perspectives/positions on your topic, and provides
a precise, persuasive, and pertinent thesis that encapsulates your
position on the topicBody of the Essay
· Sufficient and varied evidence to support your position
throughout the paper, including logical reasoning and facts/data
· Sufficient clarification of the relationship(s) between essential
perspectives (including yours)
· Anticipation and refutation of counter-arguments or common
objections to your positionConclusion
· A conclusion that demonstrates the relevance and impact of
your topic and your position
The research paper should be written and formatted in
scrupulous adherence to all APA style guidelines for its genre
and include a title page, abstract, body, references page, and in-
text citations for all outside material whether that outside
material is paraphrased or quoted.

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111Does Technology Make Us More AloneHarita PatelWRI1001

  • 1. 1 1 1 Does Technology Make Us More Alone Harita Patel WRI1001 Professor Erygina February 25, 2022 Does Technology Make Us More Alone (needs ?)Introduction In today's culture, when technology grows at an accelerating rate, technology has become an essential part of our lives because of the many advantages it delivers; technological advancements benefit education, universal healthcare, transportation, and leisure. Technology's positive benefits are often the first thing that comes to mind when people think about how it influences society. Despite the many advantages of social media advertising, it may also have the effect of making individuals feel alone or lonely (Bulmer et al., 2009). Technology offers many advantages, but it also has drawbacks. The more we connect through technology, the more likely we will feel lonely, even if it has enhanced our everyday lives in countless ways. As a result of our dependence on technology, I feel we have become disconnected from one another. Several social media outlets might cause sentiments of jealousy and a false notion that others are more successful than you. According to recent research, because we can see so much but aren't able to participate, we feel more isolated and focused on "stalking" other people's lives (Primack, 2009). Contrary to expectations, it seems that social media has had the opposite effect, making people feel more connected and involved in one the other's lives despite their geographical distance. However, social media has created the impression that people are losing touch with one another, and many have gradually lost the significance of face-to-face dialogue.
  • 2. Rather than obsessing over the lives of others, we should put more effort into cultivating (this sounds like an essay) meaningful connections and relationships with those around us. In nature, we are social beings, yet contemporary civilization prefers to divide instead of bringing us together. Even while social media may seem to fill this need, I believe that our study indicates that this is not necessarily the case (Cyr et al., 2009). (this should go after next sentence)According to the study, social media "disseminates more real social interactions since face-to-face interaction is more constrained." When considering that social media is intended to bring people together, why do we frequently overlook communicating with those who are close to us in favor of the demands of our mobile devices? Because of the scarcity of face-to-face contact, we're having difficulty mastering the fundamentals of communication. Our phones have become an addiction for us. It is possible that social networking may have a detrimental influence on relationships since it will reduce face-to-face connection while increasing time spent on the computer. "It's similar to any other addictive behavior; when you lose control, spend more time online than expected, and substitute online interactions with face-to-face ones, problems arise" (Morrison 2021). There is strong support for Dr. Morrison's results in a recent Relationships Australia study, which found that social networking may hurt relationships by reducing the amount of face-to-face contact and increasing time spent online. People also use social media to avoid reality, but it ultimately comes up to us and exposes our loneliness. "Vital Smarts, a corporate training company, conducted a survey in 2013 and found that 75 percent of users have witnessed a social media altercation, 20 percent have decreased in-person contact with someone because of everything they said online, and 90 percent believe people are less polite on social media than in person" (Saylor, 2013). With smartphones, laptops, and tablets at our fingertips, people are able to view events from the comfort of their own homes. Isn't it dreadful? When we stop appreciating the world around
  • 3. us for what it really is and instead focus on how many likes we can get on our Instagram images, we begin to compare our lives to those of others. Modern society is much more technologically advanced than true human contact (Simon et al., 2009). Many people believe that social technology makes individuals more comfortable, yet there has been a great deal of investigation on the impact of mobile phones on romantic relationships. Texting and mobile phone communication with a spouse may be helpful, according to some, since it allows individuals to communicate freely and intimately with one another (Turkle et al., 2015). Nevertheless, it's possible that this isn't the whole story here. Cell phones have been the subject of several studies that have proven their drawbacks. If you're always checking your phone, your real-world interactions suffer, and the diversion given by a phone doesn't make the other person feel better (Viola, 2021). According to the poll, persons who were more reliant on their cell phones were less trusting of their partners. According to a new study, loneliness and dissatisfaction are more common among those who believe their spouses depend too much on their electronics.Conclusion Because of our over-reliance on technology, we will become more isolated as a society and lose our identity. Studies show that we are becoming more isolated as a consequence of our dependence on mobile phones and our constant monitoring of networking sites. We must take ownership of our mistakes and make a sincere effort to do better going forward. The next time you reach for your phone, think again. There is more fun with your pals if you put your phone aside and focus on them while you're with them. Even while technology is fantastic, if we don't shift our dependency on it, our civilization will come crashing down around us.( This sounds like an essay rather than a research paer.) References Bulmer, D., & DiMauro, V. (2009). Executive Summary from the Society for New
  • 4. Communications Research Study: The New Symbiosis of Professional Networks: Social Media's Impact on Business and Decision-Making. Journal of New Communications Research, 4(2), 93-100. Cyr, Betty-ann, Steven L. Berman, and Megan L. Smith. "The Role of Communication Technology in Adolescent Relationships and Identity Development." Child & Youth Care Forum, vol. 44, no. 1, 2015, pp. 79-92, ProQuest Central, https://login.proxy078.nclive.org/login?url=https://search.proqu est.com/docview/164460 5723?accountid=11099,doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10566- 014-9271-0. Morrison C. (2021, November 5). Excessive internet use is linked to depression. ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100202193605. htm Primack, B. (2009). Association of various components of media literacy and adolescent smoking. American Journal of Health Behavior, 33(2). https://doi.org/10.5993/ajhb.33.2.8 Saylor, Michael. The Mobile Wave How Mobile Intelligence Will Change Everything. Da Capo Press, 2013 Simon, Matthew, and Jill Slay. "Investigating Modern Communication Technologies: The Effect of Internet-Based Communication Technologies on the Investigation Process." The Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law : JDFSL, vol. 6, no. 4, 2011, pp. 35- 62, ProQuest Central, https://login.proxy078.nclive.org/login?url=https://search.proqu est.com/docview/132776 8889?accountid=11099.
  • 5. Turkle, Sherry. “Tethered to Technology”.New York Times Company, Oct 3, 2015, New York. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/04/opinion/sunday/tethered- to-technology.html? partner=Bloomberg Viola, D. M. (2021). Negative health review of cell phones and social media. Journal of Mental Health and Clinical Psychology, 5(1), 7-18. https://doi.org/10.29245/2578- 2959/2021/1.1232 APA Research Paper – First Draft Directions Compose a first draft of your research position paper on the topic you have chosen. This first draft needs to be at least 750 words. (The title page and references pages do not count toward the word count.) Remember, the final draft in Week 8 shall be a minimum of 1000 words. The paper should contain the following elements (of course, each of these elements can be more than one paragraph):Introduction · An introduction that previews the topic and brings the reader into the existing conversation, offers a balanced discussion of the essential perspectives/positions on your topic, and provides a precise, persuasive, and pertinent thesis that encapsulates your position on the topicBody of the Essay · Sufficient and varied evidence to support your position throughout the paper, including logical reasoning and facts/data · Sufficient clarification of the relationship(s) between essential perspectives (including yours) · Anticipation and refutation of counter-arguments or common objections to your positionConclusion · A conclusion that demonstrates the relevance and impact of your topic and your position
  • 6. The research paper should be written and formatted in scrupulous adherence to all APA style guidelines for its genre and include a title page, abstract, body, references page, and in- text citations for all outside material whether that outside material is paraphrased or quoted.