Essays on Beland

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Technological advance has turned out to be an extremely affluent factor in lifestyle changes worldwide. Many technological inventions, innovations and devices are now an integral part of people’s lives, as their functionality contributes to greater convenience and comfort. Models and means of communication have been affected greatly by technologies, too: email, internet, social networking, and cellphones produce influence the way people communicate to the considerable extent. Cellphones have become a norm for modern social life with their convenience, accessibility and an immense array of opportunities available. Moreover, the cellphone culture affects not only adults but also children and ...

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Huxhold, Miche and Schuz (2013) conducted a study on the on the importance of informal social settings in the old age. The study has exceptionally useful findings. In their longitudinal study that targeted middle-aged and older adults, these authors assessed the age-deferential effects of having family or friends in the old age. The study showed that social associations have an impact on the well-being of old people. The type of social association (with family or friends) determines whether the impact is positive or negative. Huxhold, Miche and Schuz (2013) examined the impact of having close friends and/or family in the ...

Human beings are inherently social. “We are wired to connect”, said Goleman, (2006). Human beings grow and develop throughout life. Growth is observable and measurable unlike development. There are various aspects of development like physical, intellectual, moral emotional and social. The aim of education is to promote holistic development of students. Social development is the foundation of all kinds of development. The way a person behaves and succeeds in personal and public life in adulthood depends upon his sound social development in childhood. There is massive research in the field of social development. There are a number of theories that attempt ...