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People can become
was transformed.
Now we have a new generation born after the Millennials who
do not remember a time before social media. Most made their
closest relationships from Tumblr, Instagram and Facebook. They
are the first generation raised with Smartphones. This generation
just completing high school can almost simultaneously create a
document, edit it, post a photo on Instagram and talk all from the
user friendly interface of their iPhone.
A significant aspect of this younger generation is its
widespread use of the internet from a young age.They are typically
thought of as comfortable with technology and thus interacting
on social websites is a significant portion of their socialization.
Communication is changing with regular usage of Smartphones.
People can become very dependent on their phones and very
anxious when they are not able to use their phones for even a few
hours. Every call or text is so important that it must be heard or
seen immediately. iPhone messages relayed to others often are not
specific enough and necessitate more message communication
being sent or received.
Oral communication doesn't seems to be as important as in
the past.You see families out to lunch or dinner and every member
is on their iPhone. No oral communication between the parties
is apparent. Even the aspect of safe driving seems to be suffering.
Driving, one watches other drivers with one hand on the wheel
and the other hand holding a phone. Some drivers are texting as
they drive, you can see their distraction as their speed changes and Doctorate in Psychology Northeastern University, and Ashwood University. He
many times they float in their lanes and drive erratically.
People have to be told at meetings, churches, movies etc. to
turn off their phones so as not to disturb others. Courtesy towards
others is seemingly lost.
So what we are seeing is a new method of communication
Life in Naples | November 2016
very dependent on
their phones and
very anxious when that varies from those of us
they are not able who grew up in a different
to use their phones time. While many of us
will communicate with our
for even a few learned traditional method
hours. of writing letters and notes
and orally communicating at
our dinner, we will strangely
marvel how the younger generation is equally satisfied with
their method of using devices to handle all their communication
needs.
Formal writing still exists in business contracts, research,
legislative actions and judicial decisions but it appears that it also
will change in the future.
So the question arises: has the method and needs of
communication changed? Yes they have changed in the life time
of this communicator.
So have the profound demographics shifted in our population
as reflected in new values of our society since Millennials were
teenagers. Life is the interval between birth and death and thus;
communication is needed to remain informed of the passing
events and time. Thus, be it whatever method is in use during
this period of time it is the communication that matters. So, be it
in print, long hand, text or phone just keep all messages moving
to be received by the recipient.
Neil B. Curley Ph.D, the writer of this article, was originally from the
North Shore of Boston. He received his Educational Degrees, B.A. University
of New England, M.Ed Boston State College, Advanced Degrees C.A.G.S. and
also hold a Doctorate in Theology conferred by United Faith Ministry. Further
Educational Study has been done at Wurzburg University, Germany and the
University of Guam.
Dr. Curley has had extensive experience in the Educational field for over forty
years. He has held a position as a College Admission Officer (Assistant Director),
Assistant Principal, Director of Guidance, Career Specialists, School Counselor
and Classroom Teacher. He also served as School Accreditation Evaluator in the
Pacific for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Dr. Curley has lived in numerous places all over the world including
Germany, Bermuda, Guam, Cairo ,Egypt and travelled extensively with his
wife Joan to over one hundred countries of the world. "Travel has always been a
priority in my life since I believe travel provides the opportunity for a person to
meet unique people and experience different cultures and customs."
Dr. Curley is an active member of our Naples community as a long time
Board Member of the East Naples Civic Association, the Executive Committee
Member of the Collier County Republican Committee, Member of the Collier
County Men's Republican Club, active in College Alumni Associations and active
in local election campaigns. He has given lectures at Hodges University and other
local clubs on the American Constitution and subjects related to American Civics.
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