Impact on relationships

Question 1

Granovetter strength of ties (4 ways) (TIER)

Answer 1

Notes the strength of ties between

The amount of time spent together

The emotional intensity of the relationship

The level of intimacy

The degree of reciprocity

Question 2

Granovetter observes that digital forms of communication are advantageous
because: (3 reasons)

Answer 2

instantaneous communication with others

They provide an opportunity to expand a number of social ties

They overcome barriers such as geography, social status, disability and shyness

Question 3

Granovetter - weak social ties

Answer 3

observes that digital ties via social media are weak ties but are important as they create connections between members of networks.

Question 4

Gardner : Young People and instant communication

Answer 4

Young people especially take advantage of instant communication.

Hang out on Facebook as they once did in physical spaces, eg. Cafes, McDonalds, local parks.

Question 5

Boyd: Young people’s transition

Answer 5

helps them to manage the transition from an adolescent to adult world and helps them to negotiate public life.

Question 6

Van Dijk: social capital

Answer 6

Online relationships are positive – produce social capital.

Question 7

McKenna: self esteem

Answer 7

Social platforms help those with low self esteem relate to each other

Question 8

Kross - loneliness (LILY)

Answer 8

Concerns social networking sites may cause alienation and loneliness because they create the impression other people have more friends and are having more fun.

Question 9

Shaw - Loneliness

Answer 9

Internet significantly decreased loneliness

Question 10

Turkle - Anxiety

Answer 10

increased levels of anxiety

Question 11

What is post familial

Answer 11

family members spend more time interacting with their gadgets than with each other

Question 12

Livingstone (2009)

Answer 12

argues young people
communicate more in
the virtual world than
they do with adult
members of their
families.