Online Communication Negative Effects

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Negative effects of online communication Thesis Statement: Even though online communication is easier to use and saves energy and time, but it has a lot of negative effects on adolescents on many sides such as : relationships with their families and friends, psychological effects and problems with their education. I. Online communication was not always as destructive as it is now, in fact it was in the past a new and easy way to communicate , when there was no excessive use of it like nowadays. A. The earlier use of online communication was mostly for faster work pace and easier communication that was strictly for sending and receiving emails in the working hours. 1. The first email ever sent was in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson , as a test message to himself from one computer to another. 2. Internet was first used by the public in 1993 , and in companies around that range as well, sending and receiving emails was a faster way and became preferable than ordinary ways II. Online communication might raise problems with adolescents who are at a risk of it. A. Using online communication and instant messaging in communication instead of making real life friends . 1. Replacing face to face communication with online one can be the perfect solution for shy adolescents and young adults to make friends not knowing that online communication cannot replace real life friendship. 2. The quality of the relationship will not be as strong as real friendship which will cause a sense of loneliness and might as well lead to depression. B. The excessive use of the internet hinders existing friendships since adolescents spend much time online instead of using it with existing friends, 1. Some researchers found that the use of internet has changed form a kind of entertainment to a life style. 2. Their lifestyle will be changed instead of spending time with friends they

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