Globalisation impacts on relationships

Question 1

Granovetter

Answer 1

positive- strong ties with close family and friends, weak ties (mini networks) are just as important as they lead to connections.

Question 2

Kraut

Answer 2

positive- internet played a key role in helping to maintain social ties.

Question 3

Shaw and gant

Answer 3

positive- internet increased feelings of support, self-esteem and lowered lonliness.

Question 4

Turkle

Answer 4

negative- “alone together”, used in class, meetings and conversations, gives us control of how we are seen (deleting messages).

Question 5

Miller

Answer 5

negative- Facebook is a big factor in divorces, people are nervous about scandals and privacy.