• The Effects of Social Media on Family Communication in the UAE

    Author(s):
    Jyotirmaya Patnaik (see profile)
    Date:
    2019
    Group(s):
    Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Digital Humanists, Electronic Literature, Feminist Humanities
    Subject(s):
    Social media, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Digital communications, Digital media, Journalism
    Item Type:
    Article
    Tag(s):
    Family Communication, effects, UAE, Shakespeare and social media, Digital communication
    Permanent URL:
    http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/hatf-4162
    Abstract:
    Social Media has seen significant growth in variety and number of participants throughout the years; to the extent that it became part of the household itself. The heavy and unhealthy reliance on Social Media and the Internet in its entirety amongst UAE families, however, has created a noticeable void in the lack of communication between its members. Noticeably during family gatherings; members of the family appear focused intently on their devices rather than communicating with their siblings/parents, for example. An argument(s) can be made towards, preconceived reliance of the younger generation on the internet in the 21st century, family and siblings lack appropriate communication motivation, a family’s busy lifestyle, or diverse personalities within the family; could explain the apparent usage of social media to evade conversations. Nevertheless, it is a serious issue plaguing the households of UAE specifically, as we will be demonstrating the reasons and causes that instigate this lack of communication amid families of the UAE, and addressing it with empirical and primary forms of research to find solutions; in the hopes that we raise awareness towards these types of issues within UAE
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    Published
    Last Updated:
    2 years ago
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