Impact of Social Media on interpersonal relationships
Heather Graham
Ashford University Premise 1: social media enhances social relationships
Premise 2: social media hinders personal relations
Premise 3: Social media hinders social relationships more than it enhances them
Conclusion: social media hinders social relationships
According to social science, an interpersonal relationship may be defined as a short or long term association between two or more persons (Arnold & Boggs, 2015). This is an essay argument with the proposal that social media platform which encompasses of Facebook, twitter, Instagram and many others are tools for development of a healthy social relationship. The counter argument states and concludes that social media hinders interpersonal relationships.
Human beings are known to be social creatures. They have a primary desire that drives them to connect with others. The popularity of social network has had a positive impact in the way humans interact on daily basis. The interaction includes among many others, the romantic relationships. Research reveals that, courtship initiation has changed from asking one out to just instant messaging through the social media platform. Facebook has played a great deal in …show more content…
Emotions, weaknesses and conflicts are either hidden or minimized on the social media platform. It is rather difficult to conceal the aspects that define an intimate relationship on the social media. It can therefore never be a supplement for an authentic daily relationship with others as much as it offers an awesome platform for engagement. Real life interpersonal relationships take time to build hence give us time and opportunity to know each other better. Online fellowships, while absolutely significant from multiple points of view, do not have the capacity to give us chances to profound and enduring passionate
Heather Graham
Ashford University Premise 1: social media enhances social relationships
Premise 2: social media hinders personal relations
Premise 3: Social media hinders social relationships more than it enhances them
Conclusion: social media hinders social relationships
According to social science, an interpersonal relationship may be defined as a short or long term association between two or more persons (Arnold & Boggs, 2015). This is an essay argument with the proposal that social media platform which encompasses of Facebook, twitter, Instagram and many others are tools for development of a healthy social relationship. The counter argument states and concludes that social media hinders interpersonal relationships.
Human beings are known to be social creatures. They have a primary desire that drives them to connect with others. The popularity of social network has had a positive impact in the way humans interact on daily basis. The interaction includes among many others, the romantic relationships. Research reveals that, courtship initiation has changed from asking one out to just instant messaging through the social media platform. Facebook has played a great deal in …show more content…
Emotions, weaknesses and conflicts are either hidden or minimized on the social media platform. It is rather difficult to conceal the aspects that define an intimate relationship on the social media. It can therefore never be a supplement for an authentic daily relationship with others as much as it offers an awesome platform for engagement. Real life interpersonal relationships take time to build hence give us time and opportunity to know each other better. Online fellowships, while absolutely significant from multiple points of view, do not have the capacity to give us chances to profound and enduring passionate