Part 1 Social media has become a pervasive part of our lives. This week, we discussed some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of forming and maintaining relationships online. In this discussion,

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Part 1

Social media has become a pervasive part of our lives. This week, we discussed some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of forming and maintaining relationships online. In this discussion, you will reflect upon and present your view on the pros and cons of social media for interpersonal communication.

Consider the following questions:

  • What are some advantages of using social media for forming and maintaining relationships?
  • What are some disadvantages of using social media for forming and maintaining relationships?
  • Has social media impacted the way you communicate with others? In what way?
  • Are the relationships we form online as important and meaningful as the ones we develop primarily in face-to-face interactions? Do they fulfill our need for closeness and belonging? Why or why not?

Submission Details:

  • Post your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
  • If you reference any ideas from the readings/lectures, make sure you cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Part 2

In this assignment, you will explore the concept of dialectical tensions in relationships and how to navigate them. You will also analyze the strategies that individuals can use to manage these tensions and reflect on how you might apply these strategies in your own relationships.You will complete this assignment in four (4) parts:

  1. Define what dialectical tensions are and provide examples of how they might manifest in different types of relationships (e.g., romantic, friendship, family, professional).
  2. Explain the strategies for managing dialectical tensions. Describe at least three (3) strategies that individuals can use to manage dialectical tensions in relationships, such as integration, segmentation, and prioritization. For each strategy, provide an example of how it might be used in a specific relationship.
  3. Reflect on your own experiences with dialectical tensions in relationships. Describe a specific relationship in which you experienced dialectical tensions and analyze the strategies that you used (or could have used) to manage these tensions. This can be one of your own relationships or a fictional one.
  4. Summarize your analysis and provide insights on how you might apply the strategies for managing dialectical tensions in your own relationships in the future.

Submission Details:

  • Provide your answers in a 2- to 3-page Microsoft Word document.