The Importance Of Technology On Social Interaction

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Register to read the introduction… Just as technology changes rapidly we as humans will also change to accommodate it. The positive and negative influences will always impact our social interactions but I believe technology is necessary to move forward as a successful society.

References
Human Kinetics (2010) Technology can have positive and negative impact on social interactions. Dimensions of Leisure. Retrived from http://www.humankinetics.com
Lee, P., Leung, L., Lo, V., Xiong, C., & Wu, T. (2011). Internet Communication Versus Face-to- face Interaction in Quality of Life. Social Indicators Research, 100(3), 375-389.
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