Technology And Belongingness

With technology improving and making it easier to obtain, the question must be raised: how does technology affect us on a physical and mental level? Does technology facilitate feelings of belongingness and social connectedness, or does do the opposite, and hamper those feelings? There are both pros and cons to the integration of technology into our society. However, current research seems to reveal that despite the many different uses of technology, technology has more of a negative effect on those that use it.
One of the most influential and recent advances in technology has been social media. It has allowed for family members, significant others that are deployed to war, and high school peers to be able stay in contact. Despite the positive