GLOBALIZATION TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL CHANGE
The greatest fear when anyone makes the decision to move away from family is the fear of being all alone. The fear of being disconnected from their loved ones is one of the biggest forces that make people choose not to leave their hometowns or retire to another place that isn’t convenient for family to come visit. But in the most recent years with innovations in technology families even if they are hundreds of miles away feel connected with the instant updates through various platforms. These updates have helped create a bridge for the communication between family members. Technical advancements such as social media, video calling, messaging apps are the main reasons why families are allowed the ability to know that is going on with each other.
Internet
Without the internet many families won’t have a way of communicating besides a phone call or a written letter. The internet is the catalyst for the connection of families. No matter how far everyone is when internet is involved none is farther than a click away.
Without the internet many families won’t have a way of communicating besides a phone call or a written letter. The internet is the catalyst for the connection of families. No matter how far everyone is when internet is involved none is farther than a click away.
Over 23% of internet users say that the internet has improved the way that their families connect. This can be seen when you speak to people about how easy everything has become because of the internet. The internet has made communication easy and somewhat less expensive because of the many it allows people to communicate. If you have internet you don't have to spend on international calling cause you can all right there on your phone or computer.
Another thing that the internet facilitates is the sending of money to your loved ones with thing such as Venmo, Paypal, and Square Cash you can send money to family anywhere in the world and they will get it in matter of seconds. These websites help families have the ability to be there for each other in times if need not only in words and thoughts but financially.
And age doesn’t define the amount of time or your use of the internet. People of all ages are trying to stay connected by using the internet. The majority of the people who are on the internet and attempt to connect with familare 65+. The internet simplifies the connection between family members no matter how far away from each other they are.
Social Media
Apps such as Facebook, SnapChat and Twitter help families see what is going on with the members of their family. Families are not only allowed to see what others are doing but also see how they feel and what they have to say. Families are also allowed to comment under pictures and feel in a way as if you were there with the person. (5) “Roughly two thirds (67%) of social media users say that staying in touch with current friends and family members is a major reason they use social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or LinkedIn; about half say they use these sites to reconnect with old friends.” Social was created as a way of people staying in contact but it has created a much larger impact on families and saying intouch than ever imagined.
Video Calling
Video Calling is a fairly new method of communication between families. This is a step up from a regular phone call because you are allowed to see the persons face. This was mostly seen in military families when a family member is deployed. Though apart families have email and other ways of getting in touch such as letters and emails, seeing your loved ones face can’t be replaced. Video calling now in many cases replaces a regular phone call just so you gave the feeling you are speaking to someone face to face instead of a phone.
Messaging apps
International texting rates are at bit expensive, and let's not get started with international calling. Messaging apps such as Whatsapp give users the ability to talk, text and talk at no charge. Apps such as this one are one of the main sellers in app stores for the reason that they are a simple way of not only families but everyone to stay connected. And if you have a large family and want to keep everyone one connected and a part of everyone's life you can make a group chat with everyone in you family. This makes families feel more connected because of the fact that everyone can actively share things and talk to everyone all in one place.
Internet gives everyone a place where they can get together and keep in touch and be a great family no matter how far from one another they all might be. Once the fear of losing touch is gone, now families have to think of other reasons why not to move away.
Resources :
1. http://www.pewinternet.org/2008/10/19/the-internet-cell-phones-and-family-communication/#
2.http://jabbersite.com/2013/10/free-money-transfer-online-application-now-available-usa/
3. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2011/12/22/using-social-media-to-keep-in-touch/
4. http://moziru.com/explore/Instagramm%20clipart%20social%20media/
5. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2011/12/22/using-social-media-to-keep-in-touch/
6.https://bangordailynews.com/2011/01/18/uncategorized/maine-soldiers-use-skype-facebook-to-keep-in-touch-with-loved-ones/
7. https://www.her.ie/life/irish-family-whatsapp-group-paul-oconnells-retirement-pancake-tuesday-278083
1. http://www.pewinternet.org/2008/10/19/the-internet-cell-phones-and-family-communication/#
2.http://jabbersite.com/2013/10/free-money-transfer-online-application-now-available-usa/
3. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2011/12/22/using-social-media-to-keep-in-touch/
4. http://moziru.com/explore/Instagramm%20clipart%20social%20media/
5. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2011/12/22/using-social-media-to-keep-in-touch/
6.https://bangordailynews.com/2011/01/18/uncategorized/maine-soldiers-use-skype-facebook-to-keep-in-touch-with-loved-ones/
7. https://www.her.ie/life/irish-family-whatsapp-group-paul-oconnells-retirement-pancake-tuesday-278083