Research Paper

Fernando 1

Sheehan Fernando

Professor Morrison

English 100

1 November 2017

Technology-Social Aspect

Alessandro Acquisti1 and Ralph Gross; Awareness, Information Sharing, and Privacy on the Facebook Pre-proceedings version. Privacy Enhancing Technologies Workshop (PET), (2006): http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/~acquisti/papers/acquisti-gross-facebook-privacy-PET-final.pdf

In this journal, the author claims that in recent years, online social networks have realised exponential growth. Many people have access to these online networks which they are using for both privately and publicly. Online social networks such as Facebook may be used for communication purposes when want to deliver information. In this study, two individuals were examined. One individual was exposed to a community which used social networks frequently, while the other did not have any exposure to social networks. During their time in these communities, their behaviour was closely observed. It was noted that the individual exposed to social networks had ways in managing privacy while the other was not interested in such issues. This article is credible in examination of information exposed to social media and how people communicate information due to new technology. There is also evidence that improvement of technology has increased the access of information especially in social media.

Childnet International (2008): Young People and Social Networking Services http://www.digizen.org/socialnetworking/downloads/young_people_and_social_networking_services_full_report.pdf

The purpose of this article is to create a connection or partnership with other people to make the internet safer for children or younger people. The author argues that there is dire need to come up with strategies that ensures children and young people are using the internet positively while taking precautions on potential risks involved. It is claimed that social networking is being misused by young people. Therefore, coming up with practices which guide young people towards the best way of using social media helps in improving both informal and formal context. There is need for collaboration and support among young people because they have the possibility of shaping the world in the future. This document is very reliable as it comes up with strategies to ensure positive use of the internet by young people, while understanding the role of internet in our modern times.

Isabela Granic, Adam Lobel, and Rutger C. M. E. Engels Radboud University Nijmegen: The Benefits of Playing Video Games (2014): https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/amp-a0034857.pdf

The author claims that playing internet games has been very common among young people, especially at adolescent stage. However, psychologists have proved that continuous playing of these games has associated impacts such addiction to internet, depression, and violence. This article outlines that it is crucial to consider both negative and positive effects of watching or playing internet games. Over recent years, these games have changed such that some of them have moral lessons not only to youths but also to adults. This article focuses more on the benefits of playing or watching internet videos or games which include but are not limited to socialization, motivational, and emotional benefits. It is claimed that these games have psychological and social benefits which will allow young people to grow up knowing how to interact and mingle with their peers and adults. This article is very reliable in encouraging young people, motivating and inspiring them.