impact of technology on communication
Impact of Technology on Communication
The impact of technology is both positive and negative. But logically thinking, technology has bettered the communication process and has done negligible harm. This article discusses the overall impact of technology on communication.
- No barriers: Communication is now easy; in case of situations when you want to convey something urgently to someone, mobiles and emails come in handy.
- Strengthened relations: Technology has made it easy to keep in touch with old contacts, and has also helped strengthen relationships.
- Better solutions: Technology has brought the world closer and promoted exchange of thoughts to find better solutions to any problem.
- E-schools: Services like video-conferencing has made it possible to give best education to students via expert faculty on the web.
- Impact on relations: Finding someone to date was never so easy, thanks to the dating and chatting websites! No one would disagree if I say - Technology is the rationale behind the success of long-distance relationships. Video chats and social networking sites have played a big role in keeping people in touch.
- Development: Technological advancements in the modes of communication have promoted faster decision-making, and led to the development and progress of the world. Video conferencing has played a considerate role in promoting faster decision-making. Most of the businesses depend on technology for communication.
- Impact on interpersonal communication: The current generation lacks essential interpersonal skills (the ability to express the ideas and thoughts to others, face-to-face). A major reason for this tendency is increased frequency of communication through texting and chatting on websites.
- Effect on nonverbal communication: Technological means have also affected nonverbal communication. Lack of face-to-face interaction has reduced the nonverbal grasping power of individuals.
- Near yet far: Teenagers especially, are always hooked to the social networking sites. They are more close to online friends, but the gap between parents and kids has increased considerably. Communication is missing, parents are not techno-savvy and not used to the communication styles of their kids, and this has increased the generation gap.
- Reduced social interactions: Consider the socializing among people. Life has changed a lot; there are no social meetings and get-togethers (the frequency has reduced). People are more bothered about their online life rather than the real social life.
- Has led to many addictions: People have literally become addicted to the Internet and cell phones, and this addiction has led to many anxiety disorders. People addicted to the Internet feel lonely and isolated.
- Malicious motives: Many people abuse the social networking sites and communicate to unsuspecting beings pretending someone else. This tendency of people has done more harm than good.