THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUNG GENERATIONS
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Keywords: social skills and technology, the development of children through virtual, communication, both beneficial and detrimental effects, social engagementAbstract
This paper aims at investigating effect of technology on the social skills of children with consideration to the positive and negative ramifications. The incidental part played by technology in the upbringing of the young people means that it cannot be ignored. While various studies have established the impact of violent videos which result in reduced interactive communicative skills, it is also important that research has also established that technology can have positive impacts of social relationships, communication and creativity and learning. Thus, in this paper, the primary goal is to present an evaluation of technology advantages and disadvantages that children experience. This study consists of both quantitative and qualitative components: a cross-sectional online questionnaire of young adults and a systematic review of the literature. The results of the study show that although technology stands in the way of face-to-face interaction social skills and self-improvement they also afford an opportunity for self-development on the internet. Hailing from this study, more information for the ongoing discussion can be offered to educators, parents and policymakers on how the appraisal of positive and negative attachment to technology can influence children’s option to engage in virtual communication instead of face-to-face one with the purpose of enhancing their healthy development.
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