Challenges of Communicating Emotions Through Technology

Less lifelike technology reduces emotional connection; cues like body language, nods, and smiles are muted in many communication technologies; the absence of these cues can have immediate and long-term consequences for work teams and adolescents; technology-mediated communication has a different temporal rhythm than in-person interactions, posing developmental consequences; while technology has a place in relationships, excessive reliance on it can lead to challenges in communication and emotional connection.