“New technologies brought digital options for the publishing of self-narratives in cyberspace: blogs. These online journals are transitional objects that offer not only the same support that the paper written diary, but also additional social benefits to the adolescent users.” (Goya, 2007).
I remember as a young girl keeping a diary that no one read but me. It was all of my personal thoughts that poured out onto the paper like rain which released all of the tension of being a teenager inside. I felt no one understood me especially my parents. This was my outlet. This article introduces a new age to diaries, now called blogs. Blogs are being considered transitional objects which offer a new and easier passage into adulthood. Blogs fulfill the same as a traditional diary but with many more functions. Bloggers can release their thoughts and opinions, but now with the added social world. Others can respond which can help a teen blogger develop social skills and promote individual critical thinking. In a traditional diary you are alone in your thoughts. In the new day and age of blogging you no longer need to be alone.
G. Mariana (2007). International Communication Association Annual Meeting. Digitalization of Adolescent Transitional Objects: From Diaries to Blogs. Retrieved on June 5, 2008 from the Communication and Mass Media Complete Database.
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