As I sit here trying to finish my homework frantically my laptop popups telling me it has 10%. I get up to grab the cord to charge it and my aunt snatches it. She says she needs to charge her laptop. I explain I need it to finish my homework since it's due at 12. She responds with "Well I need to check my facebook." So ask me for it later. This is beyond crazy to me. Which leads me to my topic today; Facebook addiction.
We all know someone who is a social butterfly on facebook, but can not hold a simple conversation face to face. "We have also found that people who are anxious and socially insecure use facebook more than those with lower scores on those traits, probably because those who are anxious find it easier to communicate via social media than face to face," says Andreassen. People are using facebook and other social sites to get through their social anxiety. But what about people who don't have social issues and use it for games or other problems?
We all know someone who can't stay off facebook while they drive, talk to you, or even stay off it while at school or work. People who use facebook to play games get hooked just like they would to any other gaming site. Researchers in Norway did a study to try and understand facebook addiction. What they came up with is that people use facebook as an activity or find it easier to talk about their problems via facebook. People also use it facebook to forget their problems or as an distraction. Studies show that if people were not addicted to facebook they would find something else to obsess over.
I really liked the example you used for your blog. It grabs readers attention because like them I have been in that position. Trying to finish your homework before time runs out. It gives readers a reason to read on.
ReplyDeleteAlmedina--Your new entries are pretty good. You have some good topics and ideas, and you develop them fairly well. Keep digging into analysis to make stronger connections for your audience. You are a bit brief.
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