In "Small Change: Why the Revolution Will Not be Tweeted," Malcolm Gladwell (2014, p. 175) says, " 'Social networks are particularly effective at increasing motivation,' Aaker and Smith write. But that's not true. Social networks are effective at increasing participation-by lessening the level of motivation that participation requires."
You can tell by Gladwell's tone in this quote that he is disagreeing with Aaker and Smith. He believes social networks lessen the motivation that participation requires. Which means that because social media is so easy and convenient, then you don't need much motivation at all.
I agree with Gladwell on what he says about social networks and motivation. In my opinion social networks distract me from doing what I really need to be doing and so that lowers my motivation. Just like I talked about in my post about social media addiction, if you are constantly checking it and its distracting you from your responsibilities then I think social media isn't affecting you in a good way. Social networks are good sometimes, but for me I find that it can distract me from my homework which doesn't increase my motivation at all.
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