AMITY INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida, India

PSDA ACTIVITY
Personal Isolation with Communication Technology

Submitted by: Saloni Arya

Submitted to: Mr. Ashwini Mohan

Enrollment number: A4312619025

Course: B. TECH Food Technology

Institution: Amity Institute of Food Technology

Semester: 5
 WHAT IS PERSONAL ISOLATION?
Technology is an interruption to physical communication and promotes personal

isolation, as well as anti-socialism. Technology has killed the one-on-one

conversation. Given that advanced technology provides a significant way for

individuals to communicate and transfer information without essentially meeting

the other partner, it promotes them to avoid face-to-face communication. In the

past, people often communicate just when they meet each other in person.

Moreover, due to regular personal contact, people had the enhanced relationships,

and they had respect among each other. In modern society, advanced technology

has made people spend most of their time using cell phones and computers. They

use these tools for instant messages and to send e-mail messages at the cost of

personal communication with their workmates, family, and friends.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF PERSONAL ISOLATION WITH

RESPECT TO TECHNOLOGY?

The obstruction of personal communication and contact has a destructive impact

on social skills of most individuals, which include adults, teenagers, and children.
Internet use has a negative influence on individuals and their social skills. Research
studies have shown that the regular use of cell phones and Internet leads to
minimal, but noteworthy increase in isolation, stress, unhappiness and reduction in
psychological welfare. Most people performing their works using computer
applications, such as Internet, may face some challenges interacting within their
neighborhood. People are becoming lazy and not leaving their houses to meet
friends and workmates. The movement of people has been restricted just on their
houses or offices. Moreover, these practices are making people become secluded
from their society. As a result, they may develop loneliness since they are
communicating mostly using their computers or cell phones.

Some major threats that are observed in a society that uses technology to
communicate rather than personal contact. The use of technology can hold back
social interaction, where communication in learning institutions using technology
lessens the capability of students to interact with each other on a face-to-face basis.
Technology helps most marketers enhance their abilities to market their company’s
brands to consumers. As a result, it inserts more stress on young generation to
become “brand loyal.” In addition, online community has offered people an
alternative of searching for self-help in a secluded approach.

HOW TO OVERCOME OR DEAL WITH THIS PROBLEM?

Although advanced technology provides an effective platform for users to
communicate faster and easier, it has brought some negative impact on personal
contact or communication. Most people are using technology to transfer their
information through electronic mails and instant messages. These methods hinder
the way in which people interact effectively and efficiently using personal contact.
Therefore, people should balance between technology communication and personal
contact so that they maintain or improve their personal communication skills.

1. Use virtual platforms such Zoom and Skype to connect with distant friends
and family.
2. Have a clear purpose as to why you are logging in to social media and stick
to it.
3. Unfollow friends or influencers who post negative or upsetting content.
4. Share inspiring stories that have a positive influence on your emotional well
being.
5. Schedule time for browsing social media and face to face time conversation.
6. Disable push notifications to limit distractions and feelings of stress and
anxiety.
7. Regularly check in with yourself to evaluate the effect of social media and
technology on your mental health.