Digital Literacy

Social media has had an astounding effect on human interaction in both a positive and negative light. This effect has grown exponentially with the rapid development of new technologies and communication platforms. It's clear to see that the way people communicate in these modern times is changing on a daily basis.

The development of these technologies has given birth to concerns that time spent on social media platforms is taking away from face-to-face communication, this is known as social displacement.

A recent study found that, compared to the 5% of adults who used social media in 2005, over 70% of adults employ its use today.

 

Jeffery Hall, PHD, is the director of the Relationship and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas. According to Hall, "the issues of social displacement has gone on for more than 100 years". He believes there is little evidence to show that social media directly displaces meaningful time spent with close relations, because people often interact with loved ones through different platforms.

In a recent study conducted at the university, participants kept a log of time spent doing 19 activities during weeks when they were and were not asked to abstain from social media.

In the weeks when people abstained from social media, they spent more time browsing the internet, working and doing household chores. Interestingly, there was no difference in the time spent socializing with their strongest relations during these periods.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effect-social-media-human-interaction-ollie-okafor

What is the potential impact of social displacement on face-to-face communication?

• It has no impact

• It increases face-to-face communication

• It decreases face-to-face communication

• It has both positive and negative impacts

Social media has had an astounding effect on human interaction in both a positive and negative light. This effect has grown exponentially with the rapid development of new technologies and communication platforms. It's clear to see that the way people communicate in these modern times is changing on a daily basis.

The development of these technologies has given birth to concerns that time spent on social media platforms is taking away from face-to-face communication, this is known as social displacement.

A recent study found that, compared to the 5% of adults who used social media in 2005, over 70% of adults employ its use today.

 

Jeffery Hall, PHD, is the director of the Relationship and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas. According to Hall, "the issues of social displacement has gone on for more than 100 years". He believes there is little evidence to show that social media directly displaces meaningful time spent with close relations, because people often interact with loved ones through different platforms.

In a recent study conducted at the university, participants kept a log of time spent doing 19 activities during weeks when they were and were not asked to abstain from social media.

In the weeks when people abstained from social media, they spent more time browsing the internet, working and doing household chores. Interestingly, there was no difference in the time spent socializing with their strongest relations during these periods.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effect-social-media-human-interaction-ollie-okafor

What percentage of adults used social media in 2005?

• 70%

• 50%

• 10%

• 5%

Social media has had an astounding effect on human interaction in both a positive and negative light. This effect has grown exponentially with the rapid development of new technologies and communication platforms. It's clear to see that the way people communicate in these modern times is changing on a daily basis.

The development of these technologies has given birth to concerns that time spent on social media platforms is taking away from face-to-face communication, this is known as social displacement.

A recent study found that, compared to the 5% of adults who used social media in 2005, over 70% of adults employ its use today.

 

Jeffery Hall, PHD, is the director of the Relationship and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas. According to Hall, "the issues of social displacement has gone on for more than 100 years". He believes there is little evidence to show that social media directly displaces meaningful time spent with close relations, because people often interact with loved ones through different platforms.

In a recent study conducted at the university, participants kept a log of time spent doing 19 activities during weeks when they were and were not asked to abstain from social media.

In the weeks when people abstained from social media, they spent more time browsing the internet, working and doing household chores. Interestingly, there was no difference in the time spent socializing with their strongest relations during these periods.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effect-social-media-human-interaction-ollie-okafor

What is the concern regarding time spent on social media?

• It has no impact on face-to-face communication

• It has both positive and negative impacts on face-to-face communication

• It takes away from face-to-face communication

• It increases face-to-face communication

Social media has had an astounding effect on human interaction in both a positive and negative light. This effect has grown exponentially with the rapid development of new technologies and communication platforms. It's clear to see that the way people communicate in these modern times is changing on a daily basis.

The development of these technologies has given birth to concerns that time spent on social media platforms is taking away from face-to-face communication, this is known as social displacement.

A recent study found that, compared to the 5% of adults who used social media in 2005, over 70% of adults employ its use today.

 

Jeffery Hall, PHD, is the director of the Relationship and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas. According to Hall, "the issues of social displacement has gone on for more than 100 years". He believes there is little evidence to show that social media directly displaces meaningful time spent with close relations, because people often interact with loved ones through different platforms.

In a recent study conducted at the university, participants kept a log of time spent doing 19 activities during weeks when they were and were not asked to abstain from social media.

In the weeks when people abstained from social media, they spent more time browsing the internet, working and doing household chores. Interestingly, there was no difference in the time spent socializing with their strongest relations during these periods.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effect-social-media-human-interaction-ollie-okafor

How has social media affected human interaction?

• It has had a negative effect only

• It has had both positive and negative effects

• It has had a positive effect only

• It has had no effect at all

Social media has had an astounding effect on human interaction in both a positive and negative light. This effect has grown exponentially with the rapid development of new technologies and communication platforms. It's clear to see that the way people communicate in these modern times is changing on a daily basis.

The development of these technologies has given birth to concerns that time spent on social media platforms is taking away from face-to-face communication, this is known as social displacement.

A recent study found that, compared to the 5% of adults who used social media in 2005, over 70% of adults employ its use today.

 

Jeffery Hall, PHD, is the director of the Relationship and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas. According to Hall, "the issues of social displacement has gone on for more than 100 years". He believes there is little evidence to show that social media directly displaces meaningful time spent with close relations, because people often interact with loved ones through different platforms.

In a recent study conducted at the university, participants kept a log of time spent doing 19 activities during weeks when they were and were not asked to abstain from social media.

In the weeks when people abstained from social media, they spent more time browsing the internet, working and doing household chores. Interestingly, there was no difference in the time spent socializing with their strongest relations during these periods.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effect-social-media-human-interaction-ollie-okafor

What is the potential solution to mitigate the negative effects of social media on human interaction?

• Using social media less frequently

• There is no solution to mitigate the negative effects

• Abstaining from social media

• Using social media more frequently

Social media has had an astounding effect on human interaction in both a positive and negative light. This effect has grown exponentially with the rapid development of new technologies and communication platforms. It's clear to see that the way people communicate in these modern times is changing on a daily basis.

The development of these technologies has given birth to concerns that time spent on social media platforms is taking away from face-to-face communication, this is known as social displacement.

A recent study found that, compared to the 5% of adults who used social media in 2005, over 70% of adults employ its use today.

 

Jeffery Hall, PHD, is the director of the Relationship and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas. According to Hall, "the issues of social displacement has gone on for more than 100 years". He believes there is little evidence to show that social media directly displaces meaningful time spent with close relations, because people often interact with loved ones through different platforms.

In a recent study conducted at the university, participants kept a log of time spent doing 19 activities during weeks when they were and were not asked to abstain from social media.

In the weeks when people abstained from social media, they spent more time browsing the internet, working and doing household chores. Interestingly, there was no difference in the time spent socializing with their strongest relations during these periods.

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effect-social-media-human-interaction-ollie-okafor

What is the relationship between social media usage and time spent on other activities?

• Social media usage has no impact on time spent on other activities

• There is no relationship

• Social media usage decreases time spent on other activities

• Social media usage increases time spent on other activities