Tech isnt causing social isolation.

Tech isnt causing social isolation
November 7 2009 | Times of India Bangalore

 
Washington: Contrary to popular belief , technology is not leading to social isolation and Americans who use the internet and mobile phones have larger and more diverse social networks, according to a new study. All the evidence points in one direction , said Keith Hampton, lead author of the report by the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Peoples social worlds are enhanced by new communication technologies. 

The study found that 6% of Americans can be described as socially isolated lacking anyone to discuss important matters with. That figure has hardly changed since 1985, it said. The diversity of peoples core networks tends to be 25% larger for mobile users and 15% larger for basic internet users, and even larger for frequent Internet users. AFP