EXPLORING DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION AS A MEDIUM FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Digital communication has become an integral part of our lives and is gradually replacing far more traditional forms of communication, including speaking, writing, and physical gestures. In this paper, the researcher sought to examine the benefits and drawbacks of digital and physical communication and to evaluate how these two forms of communication are interacting. The researcher used a total of 10 papers to acquire information from existing literature studies. Thus, the findings revealed that physical communication is frequently more effective than digital communication because it can accommodate a higher level of complexity than digital communication does. On the other hand, since there is no requirement for a face-to-face meeting, digital communication can also offer greater convenience. However, unlike physical communication, it cannot provide a connection for interpersonal relationships. Therefore, future research should focus on how communication in various age groups is impacted by technology as well as how it affects social interactions, such as the expression of emotions and the development of relationships. Additionally, future studies could also look at how language has changed as a result of digital technology, including how new slang has emerged and how grammar has evolved. This might make it easier for each individual to comprehend on the switch from verbal to digital communication has affected the way they communicate. It's also crucial to consider how these communication methods could be used to improve quality of life.