“A revolution in technology has connected us online more than ever before: Nearly 60 percent of Americans now have a Facebook account. Digital connections have replaced informal interaction with neighbors and acquaintances. And a quarter of Americans say they have no best friend to confide in. Some caution the decline in face-to-face interactions has led to polarization and congressional gridlock, while others argue that digital connections provide invaluable connections with far-flung family and friends. Diane and guests discuss how virtual relationships affect real life connections and building community.”
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This Daily Stillness has been recycled from previously published ones:
• #tds462 Explore the effects of increasing digital connections (Oct 4, 2016)
• #tds485 Explore the effects of increasing digital connections (Oct 27, 2016)
• #tds924 Explore the effects of increasing digital connections (Jan 9, 2018)
Kathleen Fink
Recent research found negative experiences with social media increase perceptions of social isolation, while positive experiences do not reduce perceptions of social isolation:link