Digital communication: Positive effects on relationships

Question 1

Granovetter
terms? how can they be assessed? (4)
What two things are now valuable as each other?
why? expansion?
In what aspects is it beneficial?

Answer 1

Strength of ties = time spent together, intimacy, emotional intensity and reciprocity
Weak ties are just as important as weak ties as it can lead to connections between members of networks allowing expansion to social network
Beneficial in job opportunities and expanding interests

Question 2

Zhoa
what activities?
Positive effect on?
Strengthen?

Answer 2

Internet activities that help people connect such as emails and social media have a positive effect on social ties which can strengthen relationships
Family and friends can connect

Question 3

Miller

Answer 3

digital communication can make or break relationships
for example it allows communication for those who may be isolated at home by age or illness etc meaning that they can expand their social relationships in a global context