Category: Technology

What psychological theories best explain the rationale behind users’ engagement with social media?What are some signs that a person’s activity offline is demonstrative of his or her ongoing use of social media?

Why is it important to identify detrimental online and offline behaviors? How do the two intersect?

What psychological theories best explain the rationale behind users’ engagement with social media?

What types of behaviors are commonly exhibited in the social media space? What are some psychological effects on users?

Can social media help enhance self-esteem? Explain.

Can social media lead to feelings of belonging, feelings of isolation, and being an outcast, or both?

What are some signs that a person’s activity in social media is demonstrative of depressive symptoms?

What are some signs that a person’s activity offline is demonstrative of his or her ongoing use of social media?

How might one address the topic when an individual is suspected of showing signs of depression in relation to his or her social media use?

What is Internet addiction? What are the signs of Internet addiction? How can it be addressed?

 

Describe the project you selected. How many funders does the project already have? What made this project appealing to you? Does having more or fewer funders influence your decision to support the cause? Why?

Answer the following questions:

Describe the project you selected. How many funders does the project already have?
What made this project appealing to you? Does having more or fewer funders influence your decision to support the cause? Why?

What appealed to you most about this project in terms of the content presented? What do you find least compelling?

What psychological theory could help to explain why people might choose to participate in these collaborative projects?

What responses did you notice from those who may already have participated? Did they seem to feel part of something?

What accountability do the project creators have to those who have donated on behalf of their cause? Are there ethical considerations for crowdsourced sites that seek funding, expert knowledge, and ideas?

Although many find crowdsourcing and collaborative online activity to be beneficial, some may choose not to participate in social media for group activities. What might be their reasons? What alternative channels or offline activities could provide the same results?

 

Discuss what alternatives are there to corporate social media? What could truly public, social, and common media look like?

In the Social Media Book:

In Chapter 12, discuss what alternatives are there to corporate social media? What could truly public, social, and common media look like?

In the Wiley Book:

In Chapter 5, discuss access and attitude’s to technology in different generations.

In Chapter 6, discuss online ethical research.

In Chapter 15, discuss Social Networking and Depression.

NOTE THESE ARE THE BOOKS TO USE: Social Media, Ch. 12
The Wiley Handbook of Psychology, Technology and Society, Ch. 5, “Access and Attitudes to Digital

Technology Across the Adult Lifespan: Evidence from Distance Education”

The Wiley Handbook of Psychology, Technology and Society, Ch. 6, “Navigating Psychological Ethics in Shared Multi-User Online Environments”

The Wiley Handbook of Psychology, Technology and Society, Ch. 15, “Social Networking

What is the goal of the blog site? What is the goal of the LinkedIn profile?Would you share the content or credentials of each individual with others as credible sources? How are value, power, and social capital created in each platform?

Search the Internet for a blog search engine of your choice.

Locate one blog that focuses on one of the following topics:

Social media and happiness
Social media and fear of missing out (FOMO)
Social media and self
Social media and loneliness

Review the blog post and the broader blog site.

Review “Evaluating Web Resources: Evaluating Blogs” for a brief overview of the signs of blog credibility.

Visit LinkedIn. If you already have a Linked In account, sign in to your account. If you do not yet have a LinkedIn account, sign up for one, so you can access LinkedIn profiles.

Search for an individual you may know (for example, a colleague, coworker, or classmate), and review his or her profile. NOTE: USE THIS PERSON: Arthur Fenner at Northrop Grumman Information System

Write a 700- to 875-word analysis paper that addresses the following questions based on the two sites you reviewed:

What is the goal of the blog site? What is the goal of the LinkedIn profile?

Who is the author of each site or profile page? What are his or her professional qualifications?

Describe the content from the blog and the LinkedIn profile, summarizing what you learned about each individual.

Was one individual more credible than the other? If so, in what ways?

Would you share the content or credentials of each individual with others as credible sources? How are value, power, and social capital created in each platform?

Do you feel the blogger and the individual’s LinkedIn profiles were credible and authentic? Explain your response.

 

Discuss how social media has influenced conception of communication power? Also, discuss media Power.Discuss your opinion if Twitter contributes towards the creation of public sphere? Also, what are the limits of political communication on Twitter?

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In the Social Media book

In Chapter 4, discuss how social media has influenced conception of communication power? Also, discuss media Power.

In Chapter 8, discuss your opinion if Twitter contributes towards the creation of public sphere? Also, what are the limits of political communication on Twitter?

In the Wiley book,

In Chapter 3, discuss internet credibility and online content. Also discus young people’s perception of online material.

What is your hope to gain during your studies and any specific issues you wish to address.

Statement of purpose

An introduction about yourself, your interests and your motivations.

The reasons for applying to your chosen graduate program: PhD in Chemical Engineering

What is your hope to gain during your studies and any specific issues you wish to address.

Your professional aspirations and how you think this qualification will help you achieve them.

How your previous studies and work experience, where applicable, relate to the program you have chosen.
Other matters you consider important and relevant to your application.

Explain the psychology behind social media use, the types of behaviors people commonly exhibit, and the online and offline implications of these actions.

Wk 2 – Social Media and Relationships [due Mon]

Assignment Content

Research the benefits and risks of engaging in social media with regard to establishing and maintaining relationships of various kinds, such as family relationships across generations, online dating, long-distance friendships, and professional relationships.

Explain the psychology behind social media use, the types of behaviors people commonly exhibit, and the online and offline implications of these actions.

Present a summary of your findings in one of the following formats:

Written blog entry of 700 to 875 words

What types of content is he or she posting (for example, photos, status updates, or personal information)?Based on your knowledge of psychological theories, what might some of these behaviors signify to you? Why?

Answer the following questions about your experience on Facebook:

What types of content does the person like?

What types of content is he or she posting (for example, photos, status updates, or personal information)?

If this person posts photos, what types of images do they tend to post?

Is the person making deep personal disclosures?

Based on your knowledge of psychological theories, what might some of these behaviors signify to you? Why?

Answer the following questions about your experience on Twitter:

Which public figure’s Twitter account did you choose to review?

What type of content was posted on his or her Twitter feed?

Was it possible to determine whether the individual was doing his or her own tweeting?

Did the voice established by the author align with what you know about that person?

Did the visuals, such as photos or graphics, match up to what you know about the individual?

Answer the following questions in reference to both Facebook and Twitter:

How frequently was content posted on the accounts you observed?

Was this content what you would expect to read from each individual?

Did anything surprise you or seem out of alignment with what you know about each individual?

Create a mind map or diagram that highlights your findings in 700 to 875 words.