The negative effects of digital technology usage on children

Joint Authors

Abd Allah, Nahil
al-Utaybi, Ghassan
Iqbal, Hina

Source

al-Dar Research Journal for Sustainability

Issue

Vol. 4, Issue 2 (31 May. 2020), pp.57-64, 8 p.

Publisher

al-Dar University College

Publication Date

2020-05-31

Country of Publication

United Arab Emirates

No. of Pages

8

Main Subjects

Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)

Abstract EN

hildren in the 21st century are avid users of technology.

Technology plays a vital role in our daily lives.

These include electronic games, home computers, handheld devices, and different types of gadgets.

Gadgets, in particular, are popular in children and as likely in elders.

In this norm.

The objective of this quantitative research paper is to presents the impact of gadgets on children in a negative manner.

Research has been conducted on how gadgets affect the cognitive and motor skills of children and how it is so important to avoid the consequences and bad side effects of this phenomenon.

A total of 160 questionnaires were collected and analyzed using the SPSS technique.

The findings revealed that as the gadgets are increasing day by day, it is leading to technology addiction among children.

The research praise that In order to ensure a healthy lifestyle for children and adolescents, it is important to monitor the time, duration and content accessed while using technological devices and to ensure that children have or cultivate sufficient opportunities for physical activity, healthy eating habits, proper sleep cycles and a supportive social environment.

The paper concludes with recommendations for further study of a better understanding of more problems in children by the growing impact of computers.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Abd Allah, Nahil& Iqbal, Hina& al-Utaybi, Ghassan. 2020. The negative effects of digital technology usage on children. al-Dar Research Journal for Sustainability،Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.57-64.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1339244

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Abd Allah, Nahil…[et al.]. The negative effects of digital technology usage on children. al-Dar Research Journal for Sustainability Vol. 4, no. 2 (May. 2020), pp.57-64.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1339244

American Medical Association (AMA)

Abd Allah, Nahil& Iqbal, Hina& al-Utaybi, Ghassan. The negative effects of digital technology usage on children. al-Dar Research Journal for Sustainability. 2020. Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.57-64.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1339244

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 63-64

Record ID

BIM-1339244