Exploration Of Parents Apprehensions About Emotional And Social Development Of Their Children In Ever Changing Digital World

Hafsa Khalil Toor; Saba Khurshid

Abstract:

Children are spending most of their time in the world which is dominated by digital devices or gadgets such as iPads, iPhones, computer screens, and TVs, Parents’ apprehensions and fears are also increasing. The purpose of present study is to explorethe parents’ apprehensionsregardingtheir children social and emotional developmentdue to increase in screen time. Three independent focus group discussions were carriedout with parentsto gain in depth understanding.Focus group guide was developed on the basis of literature and suggestions by subject matter experts,. Following the ethical consideration, focus group discussions were audio taped and transcribed. Content analysis was carried out to emerge the themes of the discussion. For precision and accuracy, the themes were then analyzed by two independent raters. Inter-rater reliability was assessed for the theme which was found to be substantial. The major themes that were identified by the present study were that excessive use of technology is affecting children emotional, social development and also leading them toinactive life style.Onthe other hand, technology can expand their vision if it is properly use for educational and constructive purpose. It is recommended that healthy home environment andgood quality time can reduce the excessive screen time in children.

research from:

• Foundation University - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Year:

2020

Type of Publication:

Article

Journal:

"International Journal of Sciences and Research (PONTE), "

Volume:

76

Number:

4

Pages:

231-243

Month:

4

DOI:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341074418_EXPLORATION_OF_PARENTS_APPREHENSIONS_ABOUT_EMOTIONAL_AND_SOCIAL_DEVELOPMENT_OF_THEIR_CHILDREN_IN_EVER_CHANGING_DIGITAL_WORLD