TECHNOLOGY CREATES SOCIAL ISOLATION

AND NEUROSIS

Sara Almond

Agenda Definitions Influence Isolation

Pros and Cons Stats

Health Conclusion References

Definitions

Social Isolation - a state or process in which persons, groups, or cultures lose or do not have communication or cooperation with one another, often resulting in open conflict.

Neurosis - a relatively mild personality disorder typified by excessive anxiety or indecision and a degree of social or interpersonal maladjustment.

Influence

When it comes to Social Isolation, there are many ways people can become

isolated. From technology like cell phones, computers and tablets. To media such as social sites including Facebook, Twitter

and tumblr. Other ways can also be through video games and television.

What is Isolation?

Social isolation refers to a complete or near-complete lack of contact with society

for members of a social species.

Isolation..

But why?

Social isolation is caused by emotional or psychological challenges. For example,

feeling depressed, inadequate, or anxious can lead us to isolate; it can then increase feelings of loneliness and depression, fear of other people, or a negative self-image.

Pros of technology/social media

Makes Communication easier for people.

A way to find jobs, old friends, to stay in contact with people, learn.

Read the latest news, events from all around the world.

Cons of technology/social media

Can be a distraction from real life. Can become addicting. Deprives people from human interaction. Can develop social bullying. Can destroy personal time with others.

Stats

StatsInternet leading to less face to face?

Mobile phone has replaced the landline telephone as the most frequently mediated form of communication – 195

days per year.

Text messaging has tied the landline telephone as the third most popular means of contact between core ties

– 125 days per year. When available, other ICTs supplement these dominant

modes of communication:

email (72 days per year),

instant messaging (55 days per year),

social networking websites (39 days per year). 

Health

Health Effects of Social Isolation-Dr. Lisa Berkman, director of the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, discusses research findings showing health risks

rise for people who are socially isolated, especially older adults.

Video via Youtube.Health Effect of Social Isolation

Conclusion

In conclusion , the results are that technology causes social isolation and neurosis from taking personal time from individual people. It comes from spending time on social media , playing video games and watching tv. While using the technology people are forgetting how to interact with others around them which can make people depressed and lonely.

…Conclusion

Yes, some sites can keep you in contact with people, but only through the computer or your phone, to talk in person and develop people skills is important to make it in life.

References Social Media Engagement: The Surprising Facts About How Much Time People Spend

On The Major Social Networks

http://www.businessinsider.com/social-media-engagement-statistics-2013-12#ixzz2ydJxXies

Youtube,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJWWLx9m00Q

Definitions

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/technology?s=t

Social Isolation and New Technology

http://www.pewinternet.org/2009/11/04/social-isolation-and-new-technology/