The first database I used for my first three searches was PubMed. My first search was for “Depression and anxiety compared to technology”. This returned 140 results, no filters used. The Boolean terms I used was “and”. The second article I found talked about the association of social media and teens. I believe this … Continue reading Week 11 Levelling Down the Search
As I had mentioned in my Week 1 Blog post, I am personally interested in the idea that one of what is considered to be a major drawback of the internet, the increasing social isolation in reality, could also be of benefit to people who have difficultly functioning in a physical social setting. As I … Continue reading Week 8 – Thoughts about my research proposal
There are many studies that discuss the problems of social isolation that the internet contributes to. But I feel that in different circumstances what can be generally considered a problem can instead become a benefit. There is a substantial group of people who do not do well around others, or while they may be okay … Continue reading Can the Social Isolation of the Internet Prove to be Beneficial in Certain Conditions?