New instruments for communication: web, mobiles, sms, social networks

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Harding, J. 2012. New instruments for communication: web, mobiles, sms, social networks. Public Health Nutrition. 15 (8A), pp. 1529-1530. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980012001504
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TitleNew instruments for communication: web, mobiles, sms, social networks
AuthorsHarding, J.
Abstract

[No abstract available] The communication landscape is changing: Why do humans constantly desire new ways to communicate? Now that multi-modal texts are demanding that we rethink what it means to be literate it is important that we question how the reader/viewer’s expectations have evolved and how new instruments for communication are being embraced. There is a growing demand for bite-sized information: it appears that, as consumers of communication, we are constantly seeking out faster methods of communication. Humans are distinct from other mammals. We are responsive to human interaction; biologically wired to connect with an altruistic drive to cooperate. Interestingly, it is recognised that socially connected people are less prone to
stress. Perhaps there is a survival imperative that drives this demand for communication?

PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP)
JournalPublic Health Nutrition
ISSN1368-9800
Electronic1475-2727
Publication dates
Online30 Aug 2012
Publication process dates
Deposited03 Apr 2020
Accepted01 Jan 2012
Output statusPublished
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© The Authors 2012

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980012001504
LanguageEnglish
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