SOCSCI 2P03 Chapter 5: Chapter 5
1 Nov 2016
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The information explosion has seen a societal transformation where the majority of our occupations are now based on our providing information rather than producing goods. 98% of teens are using computers: 50% for at least 2 hours a day, 30% for 3-4 hours, 20% for 5 hours or more. 96% of teens are watching television: 60% for 2 hours a day, 30% for 3-4 hours, 10% for 5 hours or more. There is a tendency for young people who live in larger cities to be on their computers more than those in smaller communities. When it comes to tv viewing, there are no significant differences by community size. There is little difference in computer use and tv viewing between males and females. There has been a decrease in the number of young people that follow the news. More time does not necessarily more closely . More tools do not necessarily more closely .
