Negative Cultural Impacts
Computer Science: OCR A Level, topic 5.2.4
Negative Cultural Impacts
Technology has negatively impacted several areas of society. For example:
Health
- Overuse of technology can lead to issues such as:
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI).
- Eye strain.
- Neck and back problems.
- Lack of exercise.
Social interaction
- Users of social networks can receive an idealised view of others' lives, causing them to feel less satisfied with their own life.
- Cyberbullying and trolling can be distressing and difficult to effectively police.
Education
- Technology is expensive, and poorer schools (especially abroad) cannot afford devices.
- This contributes to the digital divide.
Work-life-balance
- Feeling like work never finishes can result in an intrusion on family time, resulting in poorer relationships and less rest.
- A poor work-life-balance can have a significant impact on the wellbeing of employees and their families.
Fake news
- The main news source for young adults is social media.
- Fake news stories can spread very quickly on these websites.
Test yourself on Negative Cultural Impacts
What is the main news source for young adults?
What effect has social media had on people's satisfaction with their lives?