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The psychology of technology

We've looked at the cost, gone cold turkey and talked about safety. Tonight we look at the psychological effects of technology.

Are we better connected to family and friends because of social networking sites, texts and emails?

Or are we in danger of losing the art of face to face communication?

BBC Newsline e-panel survey

When we surveyed the BBC Newsline e-panel, the group of viewers which we contact regularly to gauge opinions on a range of issues, two thirds of them told us they thought new technology was damaging conversation.

In the final part of this series, we speak to psychologist Dr Andrea Shortland about the impact of technology on our lives.

If you missed Tara's webcast which was transmitted straight after tonight's programme, you can catch up now.

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last updated: 27/04/2009 at 12:01
created: 24/04/2009

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a bowden
why was the little girl who was using msn allowed by her parents to access the site. A computer should be kept in a common family room where it is easy to see what children are doing. the girl was filmed sitting in her bedroom using a laptop - surely parents shouldn't allow the laptop where they cannot easily monitor it. i am horrified by the number of children who have computers and televisions in their bedrooms.

ryan Nesbitt
My Brother Lives in liverpool and my computer helps me talk to him via the internet , Ryan Nesbitt Northern ireland

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