The impact of internet on our society
Posted by youlki22 on January 8, 2008
Impact of internet on our families, society is not a hidden fact. Especially the way our new generation is addicted to social net working sites, despite of the negative effects of it. But how internet is affecting our lives, here are some reports from some sites providing us some facts.
“Pew Internet” is the site providing us the reports about impact of internet. Let’s know about the site first:
Mission:
“Pew Internet & American Life Project produces reports that explore the impact of the internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life.
The Project aims to be an authoritative source on the evolution of the internet through collection of data and analysis of real-world developments as they affect the virtual world.”
The reports presented on the site are based on national telephone surveys and qualitative research methods and data searched by their research partners.
“Pew Internet & American Life Project” is a non-profit service, which is supported finantially from “The Pew Charitable Trusts”
* Oxford Internet Institute from University of Oxford is engaged in a variety of research projects covering social, economic, political, legal, industrial, technical and ethical issues of the Internet in everyday life, governance and democracy, science and learning and shaping the Internet. Any body serious about the reports from the University can enter their name and e-mail to get their reports or newsletters : here
* Social Impact Of The Internet report from “Free Essays.cc
* American Academy of Pediatrics presents “Satety Net” to help protect families online. “Satety Net.org” provides links and resources for information from the AAP and other organizations that specialize in keeping children and adolescents safer online.
* The Potential Impact of the Internet on Children from “Cyber Army.net>
