While the idea of being able to connect to a friend or family member at anytime or place may sound great, it might not be as helpful as you’d expect. Social media has made the exchange of information and ideas much easier than it previously had been. While such media such as posting on Twitter […]

It’s no secret that modern social media are affecting daily lives. Digital platforms promoting self-expression and connection with others are among the most valued commodities in today’s global culture. As these platforms continue to adapt themselves to accommodate the needs of a “wired” society, the society itself must evaluate its own demands.   Take for […]

Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I do is check my social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. I scroll through Facebook to read statuses of acquaintances near and far, double-tap pictures of people’s breakfast foods on Instagram, quickly absorb what’s happening in the world on Twitter, and watch a number of […]

I have to say that I was late to the party with social media. When I was growing up my parents never let me have one, until I finally convinced them in my Junior year of high school that all my friends were helping each other with physics homework on Facebook. I went to two […]

When I decided to transfer to Syracuse University, I knew there were a lot of great things coming my way. On the other side, I was also aware that I was going to be apart from my family and closest friends. During my first days at SU, I was very excited to meet new people […]

Similar to other forms of technology, social media have had both a positive and negative impact on my relationships. Social media have made it easier to build relationships and simultaneously erode them. One positive impact of social media on my relationships is the ability to communicate and connect with friends from my past. As a […]

Social media is not a new concept, but in the last twenty years, numerous social media platforms have been created that allow you to connect with not only with your local family and friends, but with people from around the world. These connections have worked to broaden our networks, but they have also harmed our interpersonal relationships to a […]

Modern social media impacts not only personal relationships, but also global relationships amongst different groups of people.  Personally, I am very active on certain social platforms, and I would say that is the primary means of connection I even have with certain people.  I see my close friends in person, however there are some individuals […]