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Baughman, Laurie. “Friend Request or Foe? Confirming the Misuse of Internet and Social Networking Sites by Domestic Violence Perpetrators.” Widener Law Journal 19 (2010): 933-966. Academic Search Premier. Web. 13 Jul. 2011. Baughman provides a wealth of statistical data on user frequency and posting content on social networks like Facebook and MySpace. She focuses on the potential threat that social networks possess in cases of domestic violence and cyber-stalking. Baughman hits her main key point as she talks about the ease at which perpetrators can access information about victims both directly via the creation of alias profiles and indirectly through monitoring the postings and profiles of the victim’s family and friends. This article adds another dimension to the argument that the growing dependence on social networks can be detrimental to user health and wellbeing. Laurie Baughman is a Senior Attorney at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Brown, Jane and Piotr Bobkowski. “Older and Newer Media: Patterns of Use and Effects on Adolescents’ Health and Well-Being.” Journal of Research on Adolescence 21.1 (2011): 95-113. Academic Search Premier. Web. 20, Jul. 2011. This article reviews research data collected over the last decade to compare and contrast the effects of older forms of media (radio, television, music and magazines) with the effects of more current media such as the internet, cell phones and social networks. This review
Medeiros 2 provides great information on the empirical effects that today’s media has on adolescents: In particular, the benefits of more teen political involvement, interaction through social media and identity development. Although research refutes overindulgent internet use and “social maladjustment” as valid threats, the authors make note of the strong correlation between increased aggression, antisocial behavior and exposure to media violence. Cyberbullying is highlighted as a major risk that is also supported by extensive studies. In addition, sexually explicit content seems to encourage the blurring of traditional gender roles and teen promiscuity, while making teens more vulnerable to sexual predators. The authors also make note that studies have linked media to eating disorders and insecurity regarding body image as well as underage use and abuse of drugs, tobacco and alcohol. The authors are both from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They complied these findings from over 50 peer reviewed research manuscripts. Carr, Nicholas. “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” The Atlantic Jul/Aug. 2008. CSU Writing Studio. Web. 19 Jul. 2011. In this article, Carr talks about the changes in behavior that have transpired with increased public reliance on the Internet. He acknowledges that there are now significant differences in the way people think and read, despite the fact that long-term investigation has yet to produce substantial evidence to support his claims. Carr includes several first-hand accounts from respected, well known professionals, who have also voiced some concern with the way the
Medeiros 3 Internet has altered their ability to think and read in the same ways they once did. Cascio, Jamais. “Get Smarter.” The Atlantic Jul/Aug. 2009. CSU Writing Studio. Web. 27 Jun. 2011. In his response to an earlier essay written by Nicholas Carr, the author addresses the claims of the Internet having negative affects on society. Cascio presents a compelling rebuttal of Carr’s main preface and suggests that human nature will inevitably triumph as society adapts to the ever-changing age of information. Chao, Ruth, and Michiko Otsuki-Clutter. “Racial and Ethnic Differences: Sociocultural and Contextual Explanations.” Journal of Research on Adolescence 21.1 (2011): 47-60. Academic Search Premier. Web. 13 Jul. 2011. The authors of this article discuss the increased emphasis on ethnicity and culture when looking at ethnic identity and overall development and acculturation of youth in ethnic minorities. They make the distinction between the terms race, ethnicity and culture as having very different definitions. Chao and Otsuki-Clutter also highlight several facets of parenting and how different approaches can shape adolescent identity and development. The contents of this article can be used to examine the importance of parental involvement in social media and serve as supplemental information to support the effects of social media on the development and identity of youth. Cordeiro, Wayne. “New World Order.” New Hope Christian Fellowship. Honolulu, Hi. 17 Jul. 2011. Church Sermon. Cordeiro speaks on how the “rapid
Medeiros 4 obsolescence of technology is at warp speed… and everything is changing.” He offers several statistics on just how quickly societal norms and values can change and gives a brief overview of the changes in societal trends from the Agrarian Age to the Information Age. The contents of his sermon add emphasis to the rapid rate at which our society reshapes itself. Wayne Cordeiro is the senior pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship, and has planted over 108 churches in the US and abroad. He is the President of New Hope Christian College (formerly Eugene Bible College), has authored numerous books and has been the keynote speaker at various conferences both locally and internationally. Gladwell, Malcolm. “Small Change: Why The Revolution Will Not Be Tweeted.” The New Yorker 4 Oct. 2010. CSU Writing Studio. Web. 11 Jul. 2011. In this article, Gladwell discusses activism and the 1960’s Civil Rights Movement in comparison to recent social movements involving substantial use of social media as communication conduits. Gladwell conveys his belief that, contrary to popular belief, many modern day movements are neither spawned nor sustained solely by the means of social media. In fact, Gladwell suggests that there is an “outsized enthusiasm for social media” which have “produced a false consciousness”. Moreover, Gladwell argues that social media forms “weak-tie connections” and “makes it easier for activists to express themselves, and harder for that expression to have any impact.” Gladwell is a New York Times bestselling author of
Medeiros 5 Blink, and The Tipping Point, and Outliers. He has also been a presenter and TED talks. Kelly, Kate, and Peggy Ramundo. You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. New York, Scribner: 2006. Ebook. In their effort to demystify Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Kelly and Ramundo make mention of Alvin Toffler’s theory of the negative consequences technology will eventually have on the psychological wellbeing of our society. The authors go on to refute this claim and expand on their belief that the “demands of a fast paced and complex [society],” will not be the cause of ADD rather a factor that exacerbates and intensifies the debilitating symptoms associated with this disorder. I feel that this excerpt represents two opposing viewpoints on the same issue: The opinions of Kelly & Ramundo and Toffler take a mildly different turn in respect to how technology will affect the general population, which may prove helpful in painting a clear picture of various hesitations of increased dependence upon social media. Both authors have been diagnosed with ADHD. Since its initial publication in 1993, the book has gained wide recognition among a variety of stakeholders and has sold millions of copies. Toffler is most known as a respected writer, former editor of Fortune Magazine, White House correspondent and visiting professor at Cornell University. King, Thomas. “Teens’ Use of Online Social Networking.” Journal of New Communications Research 4.2 (2009): Academic Search Premier. Web.
Medeiros 6 13 Jul. 2011. In this article King examines the history of social networking from “Xanga to the newly updated version of Facebook,” and various ways these networks are used. He does this through researching the reasons teen users are drawn to use these networks and how they decide on which platforms that they use. King discusses differences in the two major contenders in the social media movement: Facebook and MySpace. He also mentions the stark contrast in MySpace, due largely in part to its diverse publishing options and customizable pages, being the initial venue for fledgling social networkers to “experiment with their self-image,” and Facebook, being the more exclusive and less gaudy of the two networks, as the genuine site of social interaction. It all boils down to a matter of personality vs. exclusivity. It should also be noted that King remarks on the fact that Facebook was originally designed for and targeted college students, while MySpace was created to advocate for and boost interest in the entertainment industry. The article goes on to provide supporting evidence that although the use of social networks differs with age of the user, on fact remains clear: Social networks have become an integral part of the development and maintenance of self-image and a sense of belonging, which begins as early as middle school. Preteens find that social networks offer them the opportunity and “power to be whoever they want to be,” while high schoolers use social media to develop community and extend their social circles. It should be noted that the participants of this study were, on average, 12-19 years of age. The author of the article
Medeiros 7 is a University of Richmond student as well as a research associate for Emergent Research who has been studying Gen Y’s use of social media since he was in high school. Lee, Edmund. “Why Facebook will emerge a winner in battle over privacy.” Advertising Age 82.14 (2011): Academic Search Premier. Web. 13 Jul. 2011. In his openly opinionated piece, Lee addresses his belief that Facebook will gain immunity from newly passed legislation aimed at stricter privacy guidelines for both marketers and networks administrators. Facebook’s legislative amnesty is due largely in part to the nature of openly shared information by Facebook users and the company’s forthright (and rather adamant) stance on user disclosure. As a specific example, Lee used the case of Google executive Wael Ghonim, who was asked to delete his Facebook account and re-register under his real name after he anonymously created the Facebook page that provoked the recent Egyptian insurrection. The heart of Lee’s article lies with his argument that the Internet has never been a refuge for those seeking anonymity; as limitless source of information, privacy infringement is inherent in the very nature of its design: We have “always been tracked,” only now that information is becoming a commodity for marketers and third-party data collectors. Edmund Lee is a writer for Advertising Age, who specializes in and covers articles relating to digital news. Li, Jin and Lingjing Zhan. “Online Persuasion: How the Written Word Drives WOM.” Journal of Advertising Research Mar. 2011: 239-257. Academic
Medeiros 8 Search Premier. Web. 13 July 2011. This article examines various aspects of a study done on word of mouth (WOM) and marketing credibility in online product reviews. The authors discuss their data and findings on product popularity and consumer response to online product reviews, then explain the increasing impact of technology and WOM on advertising. This article alludes to a rise in the involvement of third party data collectors and marketers in social networking. It also opens the door for discussion of privacy rights and the disbursement of personal information. Li is an assistant professor of marketing at North Dakota State University and has been published in the Journal of Retailing, the Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, and the Journal of Managerial Issues. Zhan is an assistant professor of marketing at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Both received their PhD certification from the University of Alberta. Miladi, Noureddine. “Tunisia: A Media led revolution?” Media Development Feb. 2011: 8-11. Academic Search Premier. Web. 13 July 2011. Miladi highlights recent outcries of civil unrest, which ultimately led to the fall of the Tunisian government in 2011. Social media networks allowed the international broadcast of unexpurgated personal accounts of the discord between citizens and the government. Miladi contends that this component way a key factor in maintaining the momentum of the movement; historically, ruling political parties had controlled all media for use as “propaganda tools.” According to Miladi, the communication tools provided by Facebook and Twitter were the driving force and absolutely
Medeiros 9 crucial in “the escalation of [the Tunisia] events.” This article panders to politically involved individuals, namely, grass roots activists and the politicians who wish to silence them. The publication provides an example of a case in which dependence upon social media was of the utmost importance. Along with being a senior lecturer in media and sociology at the University of Northampton in the UK, Miladi is also the editor of the Journal of Arab & Muslim Research Media and an expert in the field of Middle East and North African conflict and media.