I found this article that took me by surprise. It is from Deseret News writer Mandy Morgan. The article is about research that has been done on the affects of social media. I have inserted the link to the article for you to read.
So, the question what does this have to do with depression and women? Nothing right this instant. I do have questions though. If women are more social than their male counterparts and they suffer from depression more often---what will lack of personal social contact do to depression rates? The article stated that the more tween girls spend with social technology the more unhappy they are. Social eye to eye contact does more than just communicate here I am. The ability to interact and understand others body language is a skill that if not developed could have serious ramifications as a working adult. The social skills for the 21rst century are different from the last. Today, the ability to use technology is absolutely a mandatory requirement. Yet, the implications on how technology motivates and stagnates society is yet to be determined. Will there be an increase in depression rates across the board from the decreased personal interaction, perhaps. How many people have groaned at the mindless postings of friends on Facebook about how they just filled their car with gas? Meaningful communication can occur via social media but is it an equal substitute for personal interaction? Even the articles study findings found that when friends are present with you, the relationship is ranked as more important than a social media friendship. For somethings, technology just can not improve on the real thing.
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