Position Paper 4
The Impact of Social Media on Interpersonal Communication The increase in social media platforms in recent years has essentially transformed the way we communicate with one another. In today's digital age, we can easily connect with people from all around the world, share our thoughts and experiences, and build relationships online. People are using social media apps such as Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and BeReal hours after hours each day and tend to forget that they have around them. All of a sudden we can connect with so many more people, from many different locations in the world, and everything goes so fast. While social media has without a doubt made communication more convenient and accessible, it has also had a profound impact on the nature and quality of interpersonal communication. This essay will examine the effects of social media on interpersonal communication and explore the implications of these changes for our relationships and society as a whole. To start of...