Talk:Lentis/Cell Phones versus Face-to-Face Interaction

Several other historical technologies apply to this case. For the purposes of this chapter, we will show the progression of communications technologies over time.

Do I need citations for the fact that many other technologies follow this model, or can I get away without having citations here?

Opposing side: Children don't make friends with those don't have cellphones. -> dependent on cellphones "because of social" http://news.ufl.edu/2007/01/18/cell-addiction/

Social norms on cellphones: http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2006/11/the-definitive-guide-to-cell-phone-no-nos310.html --> has quotes from different people

Theories: The change of space and/proximal relationships Pro: individuals are able to remain in close and instantaneous contact regardless of where/when they are Pro: increase productivity for cooperation, etc. Con: old generations vs. young generations -> gap Con: cell phone usage when hanging out with others ("present absence") Con: invading other people's spaces (may not related to our topic)

Cell phone dependency

Con: "social dependency" -> cannot function well without cell phone on daily basis Con: draw attention from other communications

SMS More like a "filler" communication [maintenance, romance ], not functional/practical communication between individuals Pro: Concerns that the increased use of SMS will decrease face-to-face, but researches show that text messaging can actually built up a stronger tie Pro: survey shows that 47% of teens say without SMS the social life would end or be worsened Con: Grammar? Con: parents cannot intercept or have access to the content of the communication Pro: privacy

Social groups: Adolescents and young adults Individual with low self-esteem typically do not communicate face-to-face, but they use phones to build social networks Female and male -> females are more dependent on cellphones

http://www.unh.edu/sociology/media/pdfs-journal2009/Corbett2009.pdf

conclusion: The effects of this technology are yet to be seen. Once an entire case studies of developing nations are especially interesting since the before and after case, as well as the number of phones in use, can be well documented. There are social groups who argue for and against cell phones, and both have valid points. James.Harris.UVa (discuss • contribs) 11:06, 4 December 2011 (UTC) Jerryye (discuss • contribs) 19:21, 20 November 2011 (UTC)


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