The majority of households in the United States now have personal computers. This trend has been encouraged by the federal gover
nment for many reasons, including increased productivity, better education, and a better informed public. However, last year there were at least 70,000 acute injuries related to computers or computer tools. This is an example of
Overuse of computer or laptop for a long time due sitting postures while using our hands, fingers and eyes. The repetitive movements of muscles, bones, ligaments, joints or nerves cause Repetitive strain injuries (RSI). RSi can be frequent in people who undergo the forceful movements which are accompanied by strain, compression, or vibrations to maintain certain body postures. Those who are habitual to prolonged use of computer can have upper limb disorders, particularly in the wrist or the back.
This is an example of the unintended consequences of social change.
Explanation:
When the US encouraged families to own personal computers, social change was brought about. Since now people were more comfortable with access to information, news, entertainment and many others. But this social change generated unintentional problems, such as the emergence of injured people because they spent many hours at the computer, many hours sitting, among others.
The US intention was to bring about beneficial social change, but some problems arose from that. This is an example of the unintended consequences of social change.
