We seem to be in the core of an Internet revolution. The pace of social change resulting from the diffusion of this technology, both nationally and globally is, by many accounts, dramatic. In less than ten years, the Internet has become indispensable. What are the consequences of this?
Donna L. Hoffman, Thomas P. Novak and Alladi Venkatesh state that
“Much of the broader issues in Internet development concern individual and social consequences of indispensability, and their larger implications to, for example, social welfare and policy issues. At the individual/social level, the issues include but are not limited to: altering perceptions of the space-time continuum, human communication and interactions at local and global levels, blurring the boundaries between the real and the virtual, the paradoxical nature of technologies, and both positive and negative psychological consequences. Two important policy debates include the digital divide (Hoffman and Novak 1998;Warschauer 2003) and the ongoing controversy over the impact of computers on education in schools (Cuban 2003). Research shows that the Internet has not touched all segments of equally: the lower socioeconomic levels are among those least likely to enjoy access.”
Reference:
Has the Internet Become Indispensable? (2006) Retrieved April 24, 2007 from http://sloan.ucr.edu/blog
Although there has been a tremendous amount of discussion in the press about how the Internet is changing all facets of social life, research on the impact of the Internet is only beginning to emerge. A review of the studies “suggests that the Internet may have had less impact on many aspects of social life than is frequently supposed. “In many cases, the Internet seems to have created a new way of doing old things, rather than being a technology that changes the manner in which people live their lives. As a consequence, the policy implications of increasing Internet use may be less than is often believed.
Reference:
Tom R Tyler (2002) Is the Internet Changing Social Life? It Seems the More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same Journal of Social Issues 58 (1), 195–205. doi:10.1111/1540-4560.00256
Technology can't bear the blame or accept the laurels. "Technology is often seen as the culprit. However, it is the people that use and apply the technology that are at fault and make the mistakes, NOT technology. It must be recognized that technologies are not changing what we do. Rather, they are changing the way we do it!"
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Future etiquette problems on society.
Paula,
I would like to attempt to answer your questions, "What up-and-coming technology shows indications of or concerns from researchers that may, in the future, have etiquette problems or impede social involvement or some other unforeseen problem, however with technology growing at a rapid speed, society will be faced with multiply unforeseen problems. Therefore, I have narrowed to one major concern that etiquette will play with social involvement.
Here we go...........
As wireless communication grows so does etiquette problems. Perhaps the biggest etiquette offenders are with the hand-held devices. The one’s that allow users to check e-mail, search the Web, send text messages, and make phone calls. These gadgets "are causing normally polite people to commit egregious breaches of decorum," says Peter Handal, chairman of Dale Carnegie Training. ."
E-mail and instant messages can also produce etiquette errors. Without the subtle clues of the spoken word, such as vocal tone and body language, they can be misinterpreted, creating misunderstandings and even inadvertent insults."People tend to treat e-mail like conversation," Mr. Handal says. "They don't give it the kind of thought that something in writing should have. If you're trying to be funny and you forget to put in the little smiley face, people could take it the wrong way."
As increasingly sophisticated technology extends its reach everywhere, Handal offers this advice to avoid tech-etiquette blunders: "Embrace all the new technologies, but keep focused on the people around you, whether it's your boss, your coworkers, or your customers. Technology is a great tool to help you get to the people. But even in this wired world, you need to have the personal touch."
As Internet settlers form cyber-communities, the importance of etiquette grows. However the lack of etiquette is weakening sociability. “Widely accepted ways of behaving reflect the attitudes and values of of the community.” (Morton, 2003) Many norms are learned through experience in a community. For example children and youth will observe how teens and adults behave with online etiquette and adapt the behavior at an early age. This process will continue throughout life.
Reference:
Morton, L. W. (2003) Civic Structure. In K. Christensen and D. Levinson (Eds.)
I would like to attempt to answer your questions, "What up-and-coming technology shows indications of or concerns from researchers that may, in the future, have etiquette problems or impede social involvement or some other unforeseen problem, however with technology growing at a rapid speed, society will be faced with multiply unforeseen problems. Therefore, I have narrowed to one major concern that etiquette will play with social involvement.
Here we go...........
As wireless communication grows so does etiquette problems. Perhaps the biggest etiquette offenders are with the hand-held devices. The one’s that allow users to check e-mail, search the Web, send text messages, and make phone calls. These gadgets "are causing normally polite people to commit egregious breaches of decorum," says Peter Handal, chairman of Dale Carnegie Training. ."
E-mail and instant messages can also produce etiquette errors. Without the subtle clues of the spoken word, such as vocal tone and body language, they can be misinterpreted, creating misunderstandings and even inadvertent insults."People tend to treat e-mail like conversation," Mr. Handal says. "They don't give it the kind of thought that something in writing should have. If you're trying to be funny and you forget to put in the little smiley face, people could take it the wrong way."
As increasingly sophisticated technology extends its reach everywhere, Handal offers this advice to avoid tech-etiquette blunders: "Embrace all the new technologies, but keep focused on the people around you, whether it's your boss, your coworkers, or your customers. Technology is a great tool to help you get to the people. But even in this wired world, you need to have the personal touch."
As Internet settlers form cyber-communities, the importance of etiquette grows. However the lack of etiquette is weakening sociability. “Widely accepted ways of behaving reflect the attitudes and values of of the community.” (Morton, 2003) Many norms are learned through experience in a community. For example children and youth will observe how teens and adults behave with online etiquette and adapt the behavior at an early age. This process will continue throughout life.
Reference:
Morton, L. W. (2003) Civic Structure. In K. Christensen and D. Levinson (Eds.)
Friday, April 20, 2007
Is there a worry that texting will replace other types of communication such as phone conversation?
Mr. Robbins before I attempt to answer the question “ is there a worry that texting will replace other types of communication such as phone conversation let me share with you the motives that I found for not considering texting, or IM more seriously in the past.
“Most notable is the fact that 27 per cent of respondents believe IM is impractical for conducting business - often because of perceived security issues and a lack of accountability and recordable audit trails in consumer IM packages.” (Robin Good)
Also the main individuals that use texting per a research study is 12 to 17 years olds. “When it comes to casual written conversation, particularly when talking with friends, online instant messaging, texting is clearly the mode of choice for today's online teens." (Robin Good) Our savvy young generation craves everything immediately. If they can connect with their friends and share content from their mobile phone, texting will continue to be popular, however when it comes to adults, traditional phone conversation will always be more efficient than texting.
Aside from text allowing our youth to communicate with their friends instantly, the texting service does have a variety of benefits. It helps those who have difficult with conventional ways of communication, such as partial hearing or speech problems. Text messaging is a quick, easy, reliable and discreet way to communicate in business. With the rapid pace of business, staying in touch with colleagues on the move has never been more important.
Although the rise of text messaging has been highlighted throughout the media, there are a lot of risk and liabilities that would make it far from impossible of completely take over our form of communication, particular in the workplace.
Reference:
Good R., Be Smart, Be Independent, Be Good (2006). Retrieved April 18,2007 from http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2006/04/28/will_instant_messaging_replace_email.htm
“Most notable is the fact that 27 per cent of respondents believe IM is impractical for conducting business - often because of perceived security issues and a lack of accountability and recordable audit trails in consumer IM packages.” (Robin Good)
Also the main individuals that use texting per a research study is 12 to 17 years olds. “When it comes to casual written conversation, particularly when talking with friends, online instant messaging, texting is clearly the mode of choice for today's online teens." (Robin Good) Our savvy young generation craves everything immediately. If they can connect with their friends and share content from their mobile phone, texting will continue to be popular, however when it comes to adults, traditional phone conversation will always be more efficient than texting.
Aside from text allowing our youth to communicate with their friends instantly, the texting service does have a variety of benefits. It helps those who have difficult with conventional ways of communication, such as partial hearing or speech problems. Text messaging is a quick, easy, reliable and discreet way to communicate in business. With the rapid pace of business, staying in touch with colleagues on the move has never been more important.
Although the rise of text messaging has been highlighted throughout the media, there are a lot of risk and liabilities that would make it far from impossible of completely take over our form of communication, particular in the workplace.
Reference:
Good R., Be Smart, Be Independent, Be Good (2006). Retrieved April 18,2007 from http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2006/04/28/will_instant_messaging_replace_email.htm
In what ways does the internet contribute to social decline.
So Susan you want to know in what ways the internet contribute to social decline? As matters stand, the internet is one of the most powerful and resourceful lines of media. It has allowed people, either individual or groups reach their fulfillment more fully or easily. Then does the internet really contributed to social decline? This questions will be always be up for debate. It’s neither a trivial nor an obscure question. Just a simple belief of opinion.
The internet has definitely blurred the distinction between how people treat and should treat each other. It takes no great stretch of the imagination to know that with the internet having the biggest impact on social communication it has surely and will continue to contribute to the deficiency of individuals face to face communication. This has resulted in the change in which individuals relate to each other.
To truly understand the impact the internet has on society, researchers Sarah A. Birnie and Peter Horvath state that we must consider what its meant by Internet social communication. “In the current study, traditional social communication was defined as the frequency and intimacy of traditional social contacts and interpersonal interactions (e.g., face-to-face or telephone). Intimacy was defined as the exchange and disclosure of personal information. Internet social communication was defined as the frequency and the intimacy of social contacts and interpersonal interactions on the Internet. Internet social communication can be measured by the frequency of social contacts and intimate interactions individuals engage in communicating over electronic mail, Instant messenger programs, and Internet chatting sites, etc.” (Acadia University)
In essence the internet has had both positive and negative influence on the society. It has embedded in community life by increasing social communication for individuals with shyness and self identity however the social decline has decreased in reference to traditional forms of social interaction.
Reference:
Acadia University (2002). Psychological predictors of internet social communication. JCMS. Retrieved April 18, 2007, from http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol7/issue4/horvath.html
The internet has definitely blurred the distinction between how people treat and should treat each other. It takes no great stretch of the imagination to know that with the internet having the biggest impact on social communication it has surely and will continue to contribute to the deficiency of individuals face to face communication. This has resulted in the change in which individuals relate to each other.
To truly understand the impact the internet has on society, researchers Sarah A. Birnie and Peter Horvath state that we must consider what its meant by Internet social communication. “In the current study, traditional social communication was defined as the frequency and intimacy of traditional social contacts and interpersonal interactions (e.g., face-to-face or telephone). Intimacy was defined as the exchange and disclosure of personal information. Internet social communication was defined as the frequency and the intimacy of social contacts and interpersonal interactions on the Internet. Internet social communication can be measured by the frequency of social contacts and intimate interactions individuals engage in communicating over electronic mail, Instant messenger programs, and Internet chatting sites, etc.” (Acadia University)
In essence the internet has had both positive and negative influence on the society. It has embedded in community life by increasing social communication for individuals with shyness and self identity however the social decline has decreased in reference to traditional forms of social interaction.
Reference:
Acadia University (2002). Psychological predictors of internet social communication. JCMS. Retrieved April 18, 2007, from http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol7/issue4/horvath.html
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
My own ramblings and thoughts concerning what it means to defy a person
From a 20 something, defying female.
What am I writing about.
Where do we acquire our attitudes, values, and stereotypes about what is proper and expected behavior for men and women?
Where do we get our ideas and beliefs about the role and purpose communication plays in our everyday lives.
I am motivated by the quest to provide a range of experience on what it means to be a defying individual. Although, these
thoughts and viewpoints are delivered from the familiarity of a woman, the insights provided can be used by different
genders , cultures and ages.
Why am I writing this.
I have learned so much on my journey through life, that I would like to share with individuals around me. I will keep learning.
Never let the bran idle. “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop”. And the devil’s name is Alzheimer’s.
Anyone can feel free to submit questions and leave feed back. Constructive feedback allows me to explore other area’s of myself through the eyes of another.
March 15, 2007
ShaRae:
The social scene is terrible and I always seem to be attracted to the wrong person. Fifty-percent of the dating takes place on
the internet. Is it true that the internet is shaping the romantic life of society?
Signed,
Forever or Never.
Dear Forever or Never
We live in a interesting time. The human need for love has not changed, however social trends are influencing relationships in
new ways. “Internet allows the possibility for individuals to establish relationships with people around the world, in a variety
of context for a variety of purposes.” (UBC Report)
The internet provides a variety of resources to meet various needs of individuals and groups. In readings I have found that
“the main reason people use the Internet is to communication with other people”. (Hampton & Wellman) There has been
several theories on relational tone in communication. Field research in CMC reports “more positive relational behavior”.
(Joseph Walher). However, is it possible to develop a relationship through chat rooms, and can these relationships move to
deep, and meaningful maturity. Can they evolve or are they doomed to be superficial.
I would recommend you taking time off from the dating scene. Learning how to love yourself first if very important for the
development of who you are. Loving yourself if the central template from where all others are formed. Being single for a
period of time does not have to be lonely or boring. Enjoy the internet in a fun medium. From Curecanti to Vegas, use the
benefits of the internet to meet and communicate with individuals around the world innocently. Very soon you will be Always & Forever.
Source:
Rosenbergm R. (2007) Does the Internet Enhance or Trivialize Relationships, UBS Reports. 52, Retrieved March 14, 2007, from http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcreports/2006/06feb02/romance.html on
March 30, 2007
Hamptom K., Wellman B., (2001) Internet and Social Life, Comm Res. 575
Walter, J., (1992). Interpersonal Effects in Communication. Communication Research, 19, 52-90
Dear ShaRae:
I’ve had some major life changing events in the last two month. My significant other decided that he wanted to jump on the
band wagon and begin communicating with me over text messaging. I know its because the media and his friends portray
that its the new and hip thing to do, but the messages are not just the latest news, or I miss yours. He’s replaced all
communication with text. Honey, please make sure you remember to wake me at 5 am tomorrow morning or honey I was a
little concern about your emotionally absence yesterday, is everything okay. I read so many different forums about
relationships ending over text, which scares me No matter how much I tell him to pick up the phone and call he continues to
text. I am thoroughly frustrated..... HELP
Signed,
Me or Text
Dear Me or Text
Technology has definitely driven change in society today. We now rely on multiple forms of electronic communication such as
text message to carry out different task. And despite how it may effect relationships we continue to use these channels.
Its no longer unusual to deliver comfortable and uncomfortable news by text message. Text messaging is a tool that allows
the sender to feel good about being the bearer of bad news. Bernard Gueryny Jr, National Institute of Relationship
Enhancement, stated that the “reason for individuals sending text is because lack of courage and ability to face up to thing,
which people often struggle with.” (Washington Post) Additionally, “the media sometimes facilitate communication that
surpasses normal interpersonal levels.” (Joseph Walter) Its a new perspective to life!
I would advise you to play his game a little. For example, the next time he make’s a request to wake him at 5 am, make sure
you do it by text, regardless if you’re in the same house or not. If he feels that your feeling’s are not worth communicating
over the phone or in person, make sure when he text to inquire about your feelings they are still emotionally unavailable.
Lastly, if you feel as if he is distant and his plans are to break up with you, take matters into your own hands, and deliver the
task to the Breakup Butler, www.breakingupiseasytodo.com. This website allows you to enter in your partner emails address
and have a prerecorded message delivered. as an audio attachment to him. Besides you deserve to have someone
communicate with you.
I also wanted to provide you with less extreme measures. By discussing “text etiquette” with your partner, you can enjoy the
benefits of text message, while developing an understanding as to the limit of it. (Open Loops)
• Don’t replace all communication with texts. It’s the same within a business environment as it is with personal relationships, texting cannot communicate those subtle nuances that accompany face-to-face meetings or even phone calls.
• Don’t deliver bad news by text
• Texts should be short and sweet
• Don’t expect your text to get to your recipient the minute you hit “send”.
• Don’t send texts while under the influence…bad move.
Source:
Payne, J. Hey, You’re Breaking Up on Me! Washing Post. Retrieved March 28, 2007 from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/AR2007021201139_pf.htmlq
Open Loops (2007) Texting Etiquette. Retrieved March 28, 2007, from
http://hwebbjr.typepad.com/openloops/2006/08/texting_etiquet.html
Walter, J., (1996) Computer-Mediated Communication Communication Research, 23 3-43
Until next time, I will leave you with this final note:
Technology has grown beyond anyone’s expectations. This growth will continue to introduce new challenges, and these
changes will led to many changes in community and social interaction. According to some researchers technology such as
internet and text messages helps people build groups based on common interest and has also led to the decline of social
involvement. Although technology is growing at a rapid rate, sooner or later we will need to to pump the brakes!
From a 20 something, defying female.
What am I writing about.
Where do we acquire our attitudes, values, and stereotypes about what is proper and expected behavior for men and women?
Where do we get our ideas and beliefs about the role and purpose communication plays in our everyday lives.
I am motivated by the quest to provide a range of experience on what it means to be a defying individual. Although, these
thoughts and viewpoints are delivered from the familiarity of a woman, the insights provided can be used by different
genders , cultures and ages.
Why am I writing this.
I have learned so much on my journey through life, that I would like to share with individuals around me. I will keep learning.
Never let the bran idle. “An idle mind is the devil’s workshop”. And the devil’s name is Alzheimer’s.
Anyone can feel free to submit questions and leave feed back. Constructive feedback allows me to explore other area’s of myself through the eyes of another.
March 15, 2007
ShaRae:
The social scene is terrible and I always seem to be attracted to the wrong person. Fifty-percent of the dating takes place on
the internet. Is it true that the internet is shaping the romantic life of society?
Signed,
Forever or Never.
Dear Forever or Never
We live in a interesting time. The human need for love has not changed, however social trends are influencing relationships in
new ways. “Internet allows the possibility for individuals to establish relationships with people around the world, in a variety
of context for a variety of purposes.” (UBC Report)
The internet provides a variety of resources to meet various needs of individuals and groups. In readings I have found that
“the main reason people use the Internet is to communication with other people”. (Hampton & Wellman) There has been
several theories on relational tone in communication. Field research in CMC reports “more positive relational behavior”.
(Joseph Walher). However, is it possible to develop a relationship through chat rooms, and can these relationships move to
deep, and meaningful maturity. Can they evolve or are they doomed to be superficial.
I would recommend you taking time off from the dating scene. Learning how to love yourself first if very important for the
development of who you are. Loving yourself if the central template from where all others are formed. Being single for a
period of time does not have to be lonely or boring. Enjoy the internet in a fun medium. From Curecanti to Vegas, use the
benefits of the internet to meet and communicate with individuals around the world innocently. Very soon you will be Always & Forever.
Source:
Rosenbergm R. (2007) Does the Internet Enhance or Trivialize Relationships, UBS Reports. 52, Retrieved March 14, 2007, from http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcreports/2006/06feb02/romance.html on
March 30, 2007
Hamptom K., Wellman B., (2001) Internet and Social Life, Comm Res. 575
Walter, J., (1992). Interpersonal Effects in Communication. Communication Research, 19, 52-90
Dear ShaRae:
I’ve had some major life changing events in the last two month. My significant other decided that he wanted to jump on the
band wagon and begin communicating with me over text messaging. I know its because the media and his friends portray
that its the new and hip thing to do, but the messages are not just the latest news, or I miss yours. He’s replaced all
communication with text. Honey, please make sure you remember to wake me at 5 am tomorrow morning or honey I was a
little concern about your emotionally absence yesterday, is everything okay. I read so many different forums about
relationships ending over text, which scares me No matter how much I tell him to pick up the phone and call he continues to
text. I am thoroughly frustrated..... HELP
Signed,
Me or Text
Dear Me or Text
Technology has definitely driven change in society today. We now rely on multiple forms of electronic communication such as
text message to carry out different task. And despite how it may effect relationships we continue to use these channels.
Its no longer unusual to deliver comfortable and uncomfortable news by text message. Text messaging is a tool that allows
the sender to feel good about being the bearer of bad news. Bernard Gueryny Jr, National Institute of Relationship
Enhancement, stated that the “reason for individuals sending text is because lack of courage and ability to face up to thing,
which people often struggle with.” (Washington Post) Additionally, “the media sometimes facilitate communication that
surpasses normal interpersonal levels.” (Joseph Walter) Its a new perspective to life!
I would advise you to play his game a little. For example, the next time he make’s a request to wake him at 5 am, make sure
you do it by text, regardless if you’re in the same house or not. If he feels that your feeling’s are not worth communicating
over the phone or in person, make sure when he text to inquire about your feelings they are still emotionally unavailable.
Lastly, if you feel as if he is distant and his plans are to break up with you, take matters into your own hands, and deliver the
task to the Breakup Butler, www.breakingupiseasytodo.com. This website allows you to enter in your partner emails address
and have a prerecorded message delivered. as an audio attachment to him. Besides you deserve to have someone
communicate with you.
I also wanted to provide you with less extreme measures. By discussing “text etiquette” with your partner, you can enjoy the
benefits of text message, while developing an understanding as to the limit of it. (Open Loops)
• Don’t replace all communication with texts. It’s the same within a business environment as it is with personal relationships, texting cannot communicate those subtle nuances that accompany face-to-face meetings or even phone calls.
• Don’t deliver bad news by text
• Texts should be short and sweet
• Don’t expect your text to get to your recipient the minute you hit “send”.
• Don’t send texts while under the influence…bad move.
Source:
Payne, J. Hey, You’re Breaking Up on Me! Washing Post. Retrieved March 28, 2007 from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/AR2007021201139_pf.htmlq
Open Loops (2007) Texting Etiquette. Retrieved March 28, 2007, from
http://hwebbjr.typepad.com/openloops/2006/08/texting_etiquet.html
Walter, J., (1996) Computer-Mediated Communication Communication Research, 23 3-43
Until next time, I will leave you with this final note:
Technology has grown beyond anyone’s expectations. This growth will continue to introduce new challenges, and these
changes will led to many changes in community and social interaction. According to some researchers technology such as
internet and text messages helps people build groups based on common interest and has also led to the decline of social
involvement. Although technology is growing at a rapid rate, sooner or later we will need to to pump the brakes!
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