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The impact of advancement in technology such as cell phones and social media on our societal connection is a topic of interest for both individuals and sociologists.
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Sociologists have conducted the various research to understand the effects of these technology on our daily connections with other.
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So, one argument that they have proposed is that technology has brought us closer together as society.
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So for instance, social media platforms like instagram and snapchat provide opportunities for people to connect and interact with others regardless of geographical distance.
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So a study by hampton et al.
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Found that social media was associated with larger and more diverse social networks.
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This suggests that technologies have the potential to expand our social connections beyond traditional boundaries.
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So on the other hand, some of them argue that technology has decreased our daily connections with others...