University of The Virgin Islands Social Dilemma Theory Discussion
Most of the theories we studied arose in the era of “letters in envelopes” and “three channel TV.” These theories were developed before social media, smart phones or short message service were invented. Watch the Netflix video “The Social Dilemma.” What would each theory say about the Social Dilemma? How does the theory need to adapt to the social media era? Describe how it would have to change to accommodate the current communication technologies.
Shannon’s Information Theory
Proxemics of Edward T Hall
Symbolic Interactionism
Expectancy Violation Theory
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Social Penetration Theory
Relational Dialectics
Interactional View
Symbolic Convergence
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Cultural Approach to Organizations
Rhetoric of Aristotle
McLuhan – The Medium is the Massage
Narrative Paradigm
Functionalism
Face Negotiation Theory Ting-Toomey
Cultivation Studies
Agenda Setting Theory
Genderlectical styles
Standpoint Theory
Muted Group Theory
