Technoference Pros And Cons

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In regards to reading the journal titled, “Technoference”: “The interference of technology in couple relationships and implications for women’s personal and relational well-being”. The article’s purpose is simply to determine if the frequency of technoference is the cause of relationship conflicts, this is said, to be due to, interruption of technology devices commonly placed in our lives. Collectively, the researchers of the study concluded that some types of technology use could be a interfere with interactions in daily life. Technoference in this day and age, has become incorporated in many interpersonal relationships. The advancement of technology has been forcefully intertwining with our personal relationships. Let’s look at the use of the internet along with the use of …show more content…
Technoference in the article is studied and measured, by conducting a non-bias study. 143 married/cohabitating women were selected to participate in the study. These participating women took a questioner; the results from the questioners help to determine how, frequency with technoference may cause both negative and positive affects in a romantic relationship.
Technoference is known to have pros and cons with interpersonal intimate and romantic relationships. Does technology have positive effects on a relationship? Yes, technology has been known to assist in families staying connected, for example the telephone allows us to communicate with relatives across the world. Technoference also allows the idea of a long distant relationship to blossom into a reality. Technoference allows couples to stay connected regardless of distance, and availability. Telephone conversations, text messaging, video chat, and social sites are all examples of ways to keep a long distant relationship connected. These same examples are also ways to cause conflict within the relationship. I support the finding with the subtitle

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