Disconnected by Screens: Exploring Technology's Negative Impact on Interpersonal Communication

Technology has also engendered negative repercussions on interpersonal communication. Face-to-face interactions have diminished to a large extent with individuals prioritizing digital communication over in-person conversations. This shift has diluted the quality of communication, as the absence of non-verbal cues and tone often leads to misunderstandings. With increased distance this will make it not possible to resolve it easily. Moreover, the pervasive use of smartphones has eroded attention spans and detracted from meaningful engagement during social gatherings. In metro cities people who travel in metro trains are often seen with their heads drowning in their mobiles. Some people give too much attention to their mobiles. And scenes were created where they leave their bags there itself.