How do smartphones affect our sociability?
“Among real-life friends and acquaintances, topics that are traditionally taboo, including politics and religion, are suddenly visible online in the places people visit, the photos they share and the opinions they endorse” says Wall Street Journal author Keith Hampton. People post new information all the time on social media sites that can be accessed by smartphones, whether it’s to share their experiences or attract attention from the public. Smartphones expand the horizons of real world sociability. This is demonstrated by my own personal experience with Facebook, the power of online communities, the ability to facilitate deeper level conversations, and the constant communication people can have …show more content…
Clara University, relates to this phenomenon when she states, “The social strains of face-to-face conversations have historically, and across cultures, often been rich sources of pressure.” Vallor’s statement shows that for some people, talking to others directly builds up discomfort due to lack of experience with face-to-face conversations. It correlates to my experience because I never had the courage to do anything while other students stared at me because their glare provoked an intense feeling of anxiety. I was able to talk to people on Facebook since I couldn’t see them physically. According to psychologist Shaul Fox, “for people who felt that their identity carried a stigma with it, the anonymous Internet environment and the ease with which it is possible to find like-minded people helped them to build significant relationships with others.” Fox’s view of the situation is that when people experience rejection in society, Facebook is a welcoming place for them to flourish in since they can communicate with people who have similar feelings about themselves. I found many like-minded people on Facebook, and they helped make my teenage years enjoyable ones by giving me advice on how to approach my changing life. I gradually learned that talking to people in the real world simply involved maintaining a calm state of mind while carefully voicing my opinions towards a topic being …show more content…
By talking with people from multiple backgrounds on the smartphone, smartphone owners can get a general sense of what viewpoints are favorable ones. Keith Hampton believes that “What has changed is that communication technologies have made many of our relationships more persistent and pervasive. Transforming how we relate to those around us, in what are mostly positive ways.” This indicates that smartphones made a positive impact on people by allowing them to comprehend the opinions of those around them. By connecting with the viewpoints gained from observations in the online community, smartphone owners can become more sociable
“Among real-life friends and acquaintances, topics that are traditionally taboo, including politics and religion, are suddenly visible online in the places people visit, the photos they share and the opinions they endorse” says Wall Street Journal author Keith Hampton. People post new information all the time on social media sites that can be accessed by smartphones, whether it’s to share their experiences or attract attention from the public. Smartphones expand the horizons of real world sociability. This is demonstrated by my own personal experience with Facebook, the power of online communities, the ability to facilitate deeper level conversations, and the constant communication people can have …show more content…
Clara University, relates to this phenomenon when she states, “The social strains of face-to-face conversations have historically, and across cultures, often been rich sources of pressure.” Vallor’s statement shows that for some people, talking to others directly builds up discomfort due to lack of experience with face-to-face conversations. It correlates to my experience because I never had the courage to do anything while other students stared at me because their glare provoked an intense feeling of anxiety. I was able to talk to people on Facebook since I couldn’t see them physically. According to psychologist Shaul Fox, “for people who felt that their identity carried a stigma with it, the anonymous Internet environment and the ease with which it is possible to find like-minded people helped them to build significant relationships with others.” Fox’s view of the situation is that when people experience rejection in society, Facebook is a welcoming place for them to flourish in since they can communicate with people who have similar feelings about themselves. I found many like-minded people on Facebook, and they helped make my teenage years enjoyable ones by giving me advice on how to approach my changing life. I gradually learned that talking to people in the real world simply involved maintaining a calm state of mind while carefully voicing my opinions towards a topic being …show more content…
By talking with people from multiple backgrounds on the smartphone, smartphone owners can get a general sense of what viewpoints are favorable ones. Keith Hampton believes that “What has changed is that communication technologies have made many of our relationships more persistent and pervasive. Transforming how we relate to those around us, in what are mostly positive ways.” This indicates that smartphones made a positive impact on people by allowing them to comprehend the opinions of those around them. By connecting with the viewpoints gained from observations in the online community, smartphone owners can become more sociable