Forum 5.8 - Impact of Technology?

1/3/2022

Guiding Thought Question: In your opinion are group bonds strengthened or diminished by the technological connections? Explain

Guiding Inquiry: How can a sociological understanding of groups be combined with an appreciation of nature?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will investigate the sociological role of groups and then advantages and disadvantages of being able to connect meaningfully with each and the types of factors that affect group cohesion.

18 Comments

Landon

1/31/2023 07:33:06 am

Depends on the situation, but mostly diminished- the lack of face to face communication and being behind a screen can cause more of a disconnect among individuals and groups

Lucy M

1/31/2023 07:33:36 am

I think it depends on the situation. For example, if one moves away for college, technology helps them stay connected to their family. However, technology can weaken relationships or bonds because of its toxic influence like your friend getting mad that you posted on instagram with you and another friend.

Lucy M

1/31/2023 07:34:23 am

Sorry, technology as in social media.

lauren

1/31/2023 07:34:03 am

I feel like group bonds are both strengthened and diminished by technological connections because without the technology we have today, we wouldn't be able to communicate with each other like we do now, sending texts, emails, snapchats. But also it diminishes them by having so many people be on their phone all the time with limited social interaction

Joseph

1/31/2023 07:35:30 am

strengthened, when you play games with your friends you are going to want to communicate the best you can to do better and when you play games with your friends over time you start to get to know them better.

Bea

1/31/2023 07:35:57 am

strengthened:
-easier contact with wider groups of people
-can find niche groups of people like you
-ex. LGBTQ in a small town, can find other LGBTQ people on the internet to support you

Deacon

1/31/2023 08:54:51 am

I feel like they are more strengthen than diminished. But still both, depending on the person. Over all I feel like the speed or rate at which people’s bonds change is just dramatically increased.

Lamb

1/31/2023 08:55:52 am

It can be both strengthened and diminished, strengthened because its practical and easy but diminished because it’s easily addictive and can do more harm than good

Kade

1/31/2023 08:58:18 am

Diminished because now when people hang out they are distracted by their phones, also people avoid face to face conversations by texting.

Brookelyn

1/31/2023 09:01:46 am

It can do both it just depends on the situation. It can help you connect with people and are into the same things you are. Also if you see them post something that you don't agree with then it could ruin your relationship.

Kaden

1/31/2023 09:02:10 am

It can be both good and bad as there are friend groups that only talk about and use technology, (typically geeks and nerds); There can also be connections through contact information through technology as well. But can be bad because they aren't always having real conversations and are keeping their faces in their phones just playing games and can diminish group bonds too.

sam

2/1/2023 12:57:55 pm

diminished. i feel like most people are just on their phones in group settings as opposed to creating genuine human connections. it can be positive for those who live far away, or people that move away, but it is generally a negative thing.

savannah

2/1/2023 01:48:09 pm

Both depending on how they are used. Is they are simply used as a form of communication than it strengthens the bonds if not it can cause isolation and disconnect which weakens the bonds.

Ramel

2/1/2023 01:52:18 pm

They are strengthened because if u don’t see ur friends or group everyday then u can schedule times to see each other n communicate with each other

Natalie

2/1/2023 01:52:30 pm

I think stregthended because it allows them to talk over long distances and to make plans without being very close.

Trevor

2/1/2023 01:52:55 pm

It depends on the person because if they have more interaction with the people online it can strengthen if you don't see those people in person as often. If you do see them in person a lot it could bring out more opinions that wouldn't be said in person and can diminish through that.

Avery

2/1/2023 01:55:16 pm

it can be help full in the beginning but diminishing when you rely on it

Leslie

2/1/2023 01:57:05 pm

Both because it can be helpful because you are able to talk to other people such as friends even without being in person. It can also be diminishing because you can be told rude things online from people who wouldn't have ever said that in your face in real life. It's also harmful because it prevents you from leaving your house because you can connect easily from home.

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