Impact of Cell Phones and Social Media on Family Relationships
Explore the influence of cell phones and social media on family relationships through a study analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data. Discover how these technologies can both bring families closer together and potentially create distance. Findings indicate that 74% of participants perceive a positive effect on family relationships, shedding light on the complex dynamics involved.
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Do cell phones Do cell phones and social media and social media make family make family relationship relationship stronger? stronger? Student`s first name, Middle Initial (s), Last name Institutional Affiliation Course Number and Name Instructor`s Name and Title Assignment Due Data
Phones and social media have become an integral part of our lives and have a significant impact on all aspects of it. The purpose of the study is to examine their impact on family relationships.
If you're separated due to certain circumstances, cell phones and social media can help keep you closer, but at the same time, they can tear you apart. The question is, do they make family relationships stronger or not?
Both qualitative and quantitative methods Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used: were used: Research of the Pew Research Center, Association for Psychological Science and BBC news were analyzed The survey on the effects of cell phones and social media on relationships was conducted
Analyzing of research of the Pew Research Center, Association for Psychological Science and BBC news helped evaluate the problem from different angles; the survey showed the attitude of the respondents to the time their partner spends on the screen of mobile phones and in social media
The participants were 100 cellular users aged 18- 60 who are married or in a relationship. The participants answered ten questions, after which the data was analyzed and processed For example in Figure 2 you can see the answer to the question: Does it annoy you if your partner looks at his phone screen during a conversation? Figure 2
74% said that social media and mobile phones have a positive 74% said that social media and mobile phones have a positive effect on family relationships ( effect on family relationships (Lenhart & Duggan Lenhart & Duggan, , 2014 2014) ): : exchanging SMS or online correspondence helps to be closer to each other opportunity to keep in touch dispute resolution via text message or online
Social media and cell phones spoil relationships Social media and cell phones spoil relationships in families in families more than 70 percent reported that mobile phones frequently interfere in their relationships (APS APS, 2019) ) 4 percent of respondents were upset when they found out what their partner was doing online (Lenhart & Duggan, 2014) there is tension in the relationship due to the use of mobile phones partners are distracted by a mobile phone while spending time together
Cell phones and social media unite those who are far away but keep apart Cell phones and social media unite those who are far away but keep apart those who are close. In order to further investigate this issue, it is those who are close. In order to further investigate this issue, it is recommended recommended collect and analyze more previous research on a certain topic compare the impact of cell phones and social media on family relationships 10 years ago and now conduct more surveys
How Smartphones Are Affecting Our Relationships. (2019, Feb 11). Association for Psychological Science (APS). https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/how- smartphones-affect-relationships.html Lenhart A. & Duggan M.. (2014, Feb 11). Couples, the Internet, and Social Media. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2014/02/11/couples-the- internet-and-social-media/ References
