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tron kiner

Technology and Kids: Startling Statistics Every Parent Should Know About Addiction to i... - 0 views

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technology bad addiction statistics

shared by tron kiner on 12 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • he American Psychological Association (APA) says that an addicted individual may experience physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms when the addiction is taken away.
  • majority of kids and teens spend about 75% of their waking lives attached to a screen of some sort
  • tron kiner on 12 Mar 14
     
    technology as an addiction
Heather Ortiz

25 Negative Effects of Technology - RooGirl - 1 views

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25 reasons technology effects

shared by Heather Ortiz on 11 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • 1. Isolation
  • 2. Lack of Social Skills
  • social media outlets causes us to meet face-to-face with much less frequency resulting in a lack of much needed social skill
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  • 3. Obesity
  • lose the ability to read body language
  • talking to friends online
  • engrossed in video games
  • more time
  • watching funny cat videos on YouTube
  • spending less time being active or exercising
  • 4. Depression
  • perfect recipe for depression with the lack of human contact, overeating and lack of exercise
  • 5. Poor Sleep Habits
  • sucked into online activities that keep us up too late and the constant stream of information can make it difficult to turn off our brains
  • 6. Pollution
  • e that they wouldn’t say in person. The increase in cyber-bullying has also led to an increase in teen suicides
  • 7. Increased Bullying
  • increase in bullying and escalated the degree of severity
  • Kids are no longer able to escape their tormentors once they reach the safety of their own homes
  • Bullies infiltrate the security of their victims’ homes through online avenues. It is also easier to get more kids involved in bullying because people are more likely to say things onlin
  • his constant stream of out with the old, in with the new is adding to the levels of toxicity in our air and land. E-waste is not always disposed of properly, causing deadly chemicals to leach into the ground. Plants that manufacture the electronics are emitting toxic fumes into the air. Plus there is little to no regulations on the disposal of personal E-waste.
  • 8. Lack of Privacy
  • internet has stripped the world of privacy
  • 9. Higher Level of Deceit
  • people use the internet to deceive others
  • 10. Warped Sense of Reality
  • Using the internet as an escape from real life is very easy to do
  • no Photoshop or avatar for the reflection in your mirror, bills must be paid and saying smartass things is frowned upon
  • online you are a freaking rock star
  • 11. Stress
  • Constantly being “plugged in” and “connected” causes an extra layer of stress that wasn’t present before the overuse of technology.
  • 12. Blackberry/iPhone Thumb
  • Tendonitis in the thumb
  • 13. Lack of Social Boundaries
  • people over share on social media sites
  • sending unsolicited nude photos
  • Cyber stalking
  • 14. Lack of Sexual Boundaries
  • Exposure to sexual content is more likely to happen at a much younger age
  • 15. Lack of Social Bonds
  • Creating a lasting bond with other people requires face-to-face interaction
  • 16. Constant Distraction
  • When we are focused on a device instead of what’s going on around us we miss a great deal.
  • 17. Neck and Head Pain
  • Constantly looking down at devices can cause neck pain and over time will cause the neck to lose its natural curve. Eyestrain can also cause headaches, blurred vision and migraines.
  • 18. Shortened Attention Span
  • Constant news feeds, getting information in 140 characters and videos that are 10 minutes or less has literally rewired our brains
  • 19. Addiction
  • The use of social media has shortened our attention span from 12 minutes to 5 minutes.
  • People are not only dependent on technology they are also addicted to it. Studies have shown that when cell phones are taken away subjects heard or felt fathom vibrations, continuously reached for phones that weren’t there and became fidgety and restless.
  • 20. Lack of Empathy
  • The constant stream of violent scenes on video games, TV, movies and YouTube causes people to become desensitized to destruction of any kind.
  • 21. More Violence
  • 23. Developmental Issues in Childre
  • 22. Higher Energy Consumption
  • the increased overall use is causing a higher consumption of energy.
  • After people lose empathy and are accustomed to violence, it becomes the social norm.
  • Children are using more technology now than they have ever used in the past. All of the negative effects that social media and television is having on adults are far greater when it comes to the developing minds of children
  • 4. Neurosis
  • Technology causes people to suffer from mental and emotional disturbances, such as anxiety, phobias and delusions, which are all symptoms of neurosis.
  • 25. Loss of Hearing and Eyesight
  • Using headphones and ear buds can cause people to lose their hearing over time. Likewise, straining your eyes looking at computer and device screens can cause people to need glasses much earlier in life.
  • Heather Ortiz on 11 Mar 14
     
    great tools to use for debate
tron kiner

Students Addicted to Social Media - New UM Study :: University Communications Newsdesk,... - 1 views

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students social social media bad technology addiction study

shared by tron kiner on 12 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • The new ICMPA study, "24 Hours: Unplugged," asked 200 students at the College Park campus to give up all media for 24 hours. After their 24 hours of abstinence, the students were then asked to blog on private class websites about their experiences: to report their successes and admit to any failures. The 200 students wrote more than 110,000 words: in aggregate, about the same number of words as a 400-page novel.
vanessa mcneal

Your Brain on Computers - Attached to Technology and Paying a Price - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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technology

shared by vanessa mcneal on 14 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • Scientists say juggling e-mail, phone calls and other incoming information can change how people think and behave. They say our ability to focus is being undermined by bursts of information.
  • These play to a primitive impulse to respond to immediate opportunities and threats. The stimulation provokes excitement
  • that researchers say can be addictive.
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