ASDAN project research:
How have social media platforms influenced the way people communicate,
Chat GPT
Informal Language & Shortened Text – The rise of character limits (e.g., Twitter’s original 140-character limit) and quick interactions has popularized abbreviations, emojis, and internet slang.
Global Connectivity – People can now connect across borders instantly, fostering relationships and conversations that were previously difficult due to geographical limitations.
Visual Communication – Images, GIFs, memes, and videos often replace text as primary forms of communication, making conversations more engaging and expressive.
Viral Trends & Public Discourse – Social media enables information, opinions, and trends to go viral, influencing public opinion, activism, and even political movements in unprecedented ways.
Reduced Face-to-Face Interaction – While online communication has increased, it has sometimes replaced in-person conversations, potentially impacting social skills and deep personal connections.
Digital Etiquette & Privacy Concerns – New norms have emerged around what is considered appropriate to share online, while privacy concerns have grown with the vast amount of personal data shared on these platforms.
sources:
Instant Communication – Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram allow users to share messages, images, and videos in real time, reducing the need for traditional communication methods like phone calls or letters.
Studies from institutions like the Pew Research Center and Harvard Business Review on social media's impact on communication
reports from psychologists and sociologists on how digital interactions affect human relationships.
Pew research center
Harvard business review
August 6, 2015
Jan 19, 2010
by Amanda Lenhart
by Tammy Erickson
Psychology today
Medical news today
Sep 6 2022
By Gwedolyn Seidman (Ph.D)
By Maté Jarai
Feb 15 2023