INTRODUCTION
Statement of the Problem
What is the relationship between excessive texting and the levels of introversion and extroversion? As texting is a widely common used form of communication does its influence have a positive or negative demeanor? Texting is done quite frequently amongst many individuals being cheaper, less time consuming and fast. However with texting being quite unemotional does it detach individuals from society? Does the excessive amount of texting completed by individuals affect their levels of introversion and/or extroversion?
Rationale
Texting becoming so popular over the years had led itself to numerous pros and cons; granting individuals the ability to communicate quick and easy. However at the same time can be distracting as laws are implemented that all drivers are prohibited from texting while driving. I’m interested in knowing the relationship between excessive texting and levels of introversion and extroversion because often persons are known to be “shy” or “bashful” but often text a form of communication. The literature Effects of Text Messaging on College Students’ Perceptions of Personal Health supports this notion as stated “… text messaging is positively related to a variety of physical and psychological health issues such as: increased stress and anxiety levels, interrupted sleep, hand and neck pain, and increased heart and breathing rate, psychological discomfort, depression and social anxiety (Hudson, Bliss and Fetro, 2012 pg. 28). Investigating the effects of text messaging is important because as advances in technology increase the side effects and consequences individuals face are vital and should be brought to light. For example as stated above mobile text users should be aware th...
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...ve and negative roles in one’s personality and lifestyle when developing levels of introversion and extroversion.
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