Lambroschino, Angelo
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Research Problem Draft:
Mobile Madness: Man-Made ADHD
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Research Problem Draft:
Mobile Madness: Man-Made ADHD
Summary
Emerging research suggests that we are more dependent on our mobile devices than ever before. With numerous apps in our pockets and on our devices, we now live in a multi-task- oriented world. Through an analysis of the mobile medium, we can see that there is a clear need for this device in our everyday lives. Additionally, these devices can handle multiple applications at once. Although our devices can handle it, can our brains handle that? When was the last time that we went on only one platform for a prolonged period of time? Do we feel anxious when we haven’t checked our other accounts? Are the brains of today different than those of the past? Or is only the medium different? Is technology a necessity to the modern human? Is this a biological addiction? Is this a good “addiction”? If this is a serious concern to our health, then why isn’t there a clear and commonly agreed upon diagnosis of internet addiction? By encouraging more research on our mobile dependence, we can better prepare ourselves for what is to come in the near future.
Keywords: Addiction, internet addiction, dependence, attachment, security, safety, comfort, identity, self-harm, entertainment, expectation, anticipation, media-multitasking, mobile madness
Background
In 2011, the number of cell phones in the United States exceeded the number of people (Kang, 2011). There are now 320 million people in the United States (census.gov, 2014). As of January 2014: 90% of American adults own a cell phone, 32% of American adults own an e-reader, and 42% of American adults own a tablet computer. It is clear that we as a society are becoming more mobile. People want portability and technology on the go. The age of wires is a thing of the past. Americans are now more concerned with battery life and processing power. They want to do more with less. They want one device to rule them all and they want it with them always. (Pew Research Center, 2014)
As these numbers are steadily rising, there is much more research being done into making the smart phone, smarter. As of 2015, nearly two-thirds (64%) of U.S. adults own a smartphone, up from 35% in 2011 (Pew Research Center, 2015). Perhaps now that the technology is now more readily available, there is an expectation placed upon us to not only have the device but also to master it. It is clear that younger generations have more of a natural knack for these devices but with that comes its own problems. Young adults, ages 18-29, are more likely (15%) than other age groups to be smartphone-dependent (Pew Research Center, 2015). I will provide current research and analysis that supports the theory that we are addicted to our devices.Final Portfolio
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Apperception
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1. introspective self consciousness
2. mental perception; especially : the process of understand…
1. introspective self consciousness
2. mental perception; especially : the process of understanding something in terms of previous experience
Reference
"Apperception." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 13 May 2015. <http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apperception>.
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Lastihenos, Julie
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Lab Report #4
Topic: “Generation Validation”
Initial Question: Is growing up with social media …
Lab Report #4
Topic: “Generation Validation”
Initial Question: Is growing up with social media causing younger generations to have low self-esteem?
Research Problem: SocialPresentation Outline
Research Problem and Justification:
Social media has
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modern life. However, itAmericans now spend more time engaging with social media than they do any other online activity. With the affordance of the smart phone, people are now able to stay constantly connected to their various social media accounts. We are now able to post content and give and receive feedback at any time throughout the day. Social media use is most
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the lives adolescents. This is of concern given that adolescence is a time of increased sensitivity to evaluations of younger generations, specifically the cohort born inself. Social media affords its users with the late 90s to early 2000s. The ability to
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an ideal selfself- image and
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that image through social media has always been availabledirectly to this cohort, whereas older generations did not have this ability in their younger years.other users. Based on
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normal for both youngeradult and older users.adolescent users alike. Positive feedback
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their image. I believe this too is a normal response from both younger and older users, however,However, what is note worthy in the practice of adolescent users is the differences in the intensity of their response.response to the feedback received. Due to
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of how this younger cohort definesmodern day teens define themselves, they
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The younger usersusers’ tendency to
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their life.
Research Justification: The
The generational effect
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on them.
Preliminary Research:
a. “The amount
Methods:
To research this topic, I will review the some of time users spent on Facebook, Facebook investment, and both active and passivethe literature already presented regarding the relationship between adolescent social media use were correlated with greater amounts of social comparison. In turn, greater amounts of social comparison predicted lower-self esteem and poor mental health” (Zou)
b. “The study, published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, suggests that most people who log onto Facebook everyday may be boosting their self-esteem in the process” (Williams)
-Iself-esteem. I will have to re-assess this article to determine what age range was studied.
c. “People with low self-esteem were more likely to think that Facebook provided an opportunity to connect with other people, and to perceive it as a safe place that reduces the risk of awkwardalso compare social situations”. (Williams)
d. “Valuing oneself via societal conditions of worth leads people into processes of validation-seeking. For the person who needs the approval of others to feel good about him or herself, fulfilling others’ conditions of worth leads to external validation, whereas failing to live up to others’ conditions of worth leadsmedia use to another adolescent cultural form from a perceived lack of personal worth, competence,previous time.
Main sources:
1. Friend Networking Sites and likability” (Reeve)
e. The article “Millennial teens designTheir Relationship to Adolescent’ Well Being and redesign themselves in online social networks”, focuses onSocial Self-Esteem, by PATTI M. VALKENBURG, Ph.D
-CyberPsychology & Behavior Journal
-Argues that the effectstone of social networking on the Millennial Generation. It concludes the use offeedback received through social media in(whether it is positive or negative) is the Millennial Generation caused marked “social comparison, self-evaluation, and perpetual enhancement of projected identity messages in the OSN medium”. I assumefactor that if these effects were seen even in this older generation, then they will be seen even more in the younger users. (Leigh)
Further Directions/Questionsan adolescents self-esteem and consequently their well-being.
-This study also provides useful information for research:
a. Isolate and researchmy comparison to a previous cultural formform. Valkenburg asserts that compared to better clarify the generational differences I'm tryingface to articulate.
b. Possibly specify oneface interactions, social media website. Most of my research articles discuss Facebook, but I'm not sure if that would be the best pick. Possibly research intoprovides a medium in which platforms are most popular for young user and which are popular for adult users.
Works Cited
Diamond, Stephen A. P.hD "Essential Secrets of Psychotherapy: Jung's Typology, Eudaemonology,“participants can usually more easily eliminate undesirable encounters or feedback and focus entirely on the Elusive Art of Happiness." Psychology Today. 26 May 2012. Web. 31 Mar.
Doster, Leigh. "Millennial Teens Design and Redesign Themselves in Online Social Networks." Journal of Consumer Behavior 12.4 (2013): 267-79. Business Source Complete. Web. 9 Apr. 2015.
Lin, Helen Lee. "How Your Cell Phone Hurts Your Relationships." Scientific American Global RSS. Scientific America, 4 Sept. 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.
Williams, Ray."How Facebook Can Amplify Low Self-Esteem/Narcissism/Anxiety."Psychology Today. 20 May 2014. Web. 10 Mar. 2015.
Zuo, Angie. "Measuringpositive experiences”
2. Measuring Up: Social ComparisonsComparison on Facebook
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Contributions to Self- EsteemSelf-Esteem and Mental Health." N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2015.Health
-A thesis submitted by Angie Zuo in fulfillment of Masters degree requirement
-Her main argument is that social media increases social comparison, and that social comparison often leads to lower self-esteem. She also makes the distinction that social comparison is not always unhealthy, often times it can motivate a person to improve aspects of themselves, but she asserts that social comparison online only leads to lower self-esteem. This is because users often only post content that paints themselves in a positive light, so online social comparison often leads people to believe that all of their online friends are happier and leading a more fulfilling life than they are.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi6FcI2wFrw Video on YouTube's algorithm and how it is killing certain types of channels
https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/1115985?hl=en&ref_topic=4355169 Youtube channel optimization
http://eds.b.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=6da83403-f2af-4848-8466-945f397432b1%40sessionmgr112&vid=2&hid=126 commercialized viral videos
Chernatony, Leslie De, Malcolm McDonald, and Elaine Wallace. Creating Powerful Brands. Amsterdam: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2011. Web.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi6FcI2wFrw Video on YouTube's algorithm and how it is killing certain types of channels
https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/1115985?hl=en&ref_topic=4355169 Youtube channel optimization
