N A D I N E H AW E S

TECHNOLOGY CREATED SOCIAL ISOLATION AND NEUROSIS

INTRODUCTION

DefinitionsStatisticsCauses of Social Isolation and NeurosisEffects of Social Isolation and NeurosisEffects of Social Isolation and Neurosis ContinuedTechnologies That Cause Social Isolation and NeurosisIdentity TheftVideosGood BadCatfishingConclusionReferences

DEFINITIONS

Isolation: the process or fact of isolating or being isolated.(Sociology) Social lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies.(Psychology) The failure of an individual to maintain contact with others or genuine communication where interaction with others persists...

Social Isolation: refers to a complete or near-complete lack of contact with society for members of a social species. Usually involuntary, making it distinct from isolating tendencies or actions consciously undertaken by a person

Neurosis: relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress (depression, anxiety, obsessive behavior, hypochondria) but not a radical loss of touch with reality.

It’s not just children and young adults anymore. Now that communication is being relied on through text and online chats, the older adults and now being taught how to use social media sites.

STATISTICS OF THOSE ON SOCIAL

NETWORKING SITES (2005-2013)

CAUSES OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND NEUROSIS

• Cell phones create a way for people to communicate without having to speak in person

• Video games take away attention from things such as friends, family, and even daily routines

• Playing video games online with friends instead of outside• Social media’s give a way for people to compare themselves to those

around them• Social media’s also give a way to communicate with people without

having to speak in person

People often now find their spouses or partners on the internet, using online dating services instead of going out and meeting someone.

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EFFECTS OF SOCIAL ISOLATION AND NEUROSIS

• Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr give users self-esteem problems.• Too often we think of our online profiles as a very

serious extension of who we are.• Lack of verbal communication as people rely

more on technology• Addiction to technology• Rely on technology too much• Separates people from reality

EFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND NEUROSIS CONT’D

• Children show more aggressive behavior from video games• More aggressive thoughts• Children think violence is acceptable• Less exercise• More food consumption• Cyber bullying • Depression, anxiety, lack of self confidence• Suicide• Sex offenders lurking on social medias

TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAUSES SOCIAL ISOLATION & NEUROSIS

The top 3 leading causes of social isolation and neurosis are:1. Smart phones/Cell phones

2. Social Networks

3. Video games

IDENTITY THEFT

VIDEOS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=sIFYPQjYhv8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iReY3W9ZkLU

The links above are just quick videos about the statistics of Social Media Revolution.

GOOD

A social networking site can be a good way to make connections with people with similar interests and goals. They can be a way to connect with or "meet" people that a student may not have had the opportunity to before-including other students, staff, faculty and even alumni. Just as social media provides another avenue for making friends, it also makes it possible to renew old ones. Thus, meeting people and staying connected with classmates and friends is a major benefit of social networking sites

BAD

Because students often post detailed and specific information on Facebook (including phone numbers, addresses, class schedules, social plans, etc.) you can be more easily stalked by strangers (or even acquaintances). Identity theft can also be a significant risk of social networking. Personal details like your full name, names of your family members, your phone number, birthday, address, and place of employment can all be used by identity thieves. "Passport-style" profile photos also make it easier for identity thieves to replicate your online presence. You don’t always know if the person that you are talking to online is who they say they are, it’s called “catfishing”.

CATFISHING

Coined from the independent film "Catfish," which follows a filmmaker who discovers the truth about the online relationship he has been conducting with a woman whom he has never met, "catfishing" occurs when a user creates a false or highly-exaggerated social media profile for the purposes of conducting a relationship online. Some profiles are created out of boredom or loneliness, while others are created to exact revenge or cause embarrassment to the targeted party.

Common signs that you are being catfished can include:• Inability to contact the other party "in person" - their cell phone is broken or has been

stolen, they will not use Skype or SnapChat, they will not or cannot meet you in public despite the seriousness of your relationship.

• Their photographs appear to be highly edited, stylized, or otherwise unrealistic. You can search Google by image file in order to determine whether the photos you've received are legitimate.

• Details of their personal life consistently changing, or they have a life story that seems unbelievable or outlandish. If the relationship becomes too intense, they may develop a life-threatening illness, or face another threat to their "life" that could terminate the relationship. Your best resource here is your instinct for the truth, and to keep track of variations in their stories.

For more information on Catfishing check out this site DigitalTrends.com

CONCLUSION

In conclusion I think that technology is a problem the way that people use it today. People need to use technology responsibly and not allow for it to take over their lives, get up and go outside and enjoy the day.Technology has taken over the lives of many peoples in society today. If you walk around and take a look at the people around you over half the people are on their cellphonesI think that people need to take a look at the bigger picture, and set their technologies down and get engaged with people in a social setting, such as a face to face conversation instead of always talking through text or email. Even try sitting down and writing a hand written letter to someone instead of an email.

REFERENCE’S

Definitions:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isolationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_isolationhttps://www.google.ca/#q=neurosis+definitionBlog from:http://theburr.com/archives/Fall_08/story7.htmlVideo:http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=sIFYPQjYhv8http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iReY3W9ZkLU“Catfishing”:http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life/Safety-and-Conduct/Safety-and-Security/Online-Social-Networking-Dangers-and-Benefits-.htmlIdentity theft picture:http://www.bbb.org/blog/2013/06/identity-theft-on-social-media-are-you-at-risk/Stats:http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/social-networking-fact-sheet/