Essay Writing Sample 18 - The impact of technology on relationships

Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make? Has this become a positive or negative development?

Positive approach

  • The way we socialise: meeting your friends
  • Official and business communications: offer a good marketing opportunity for business owners
  • Instructor and student relationship: Online messaging platforms

Negative approach

  • A fake relationship: quick and short-lasting friendships
  • a social network friendship: become dependent on the technology
  • reduce real-world interaction
  • reduce the personal relationship
  • addict to using social networking platforms
  • decrease confidence and self-esteem