J J Public Health. 2015 Jan 20.
Smahel D1, Wright MF, Cernikova M.
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SINI AUTU:
Previous research has mainly focused on the effects of excessive digital media use or overuse on the health of children, primarily utilizing quantitative designs. More research should be conducted on general populations of children, rather than focusing exclusively on excessive technology users. This qualitative study describes technology’s impact on physical and mental health from children’s perspectives.
METHODS:
Focus groups and interviews were conducted with children between the ages of 9 and 16 in 9 European countries (N = 368). During focus groups and interviews, researchers asked what children perceive as being potentially negative or problematic while using the internet and technology.
TULAFONO:
I lenei suʻesuʻega, na lipotia mai ai e tamaiti le tele o faʻafitauli o le soifua maloloina o le tino ma le mafaufau e aunoa ma le faʻailoaina o le initaneti o mea ua fai ma vaisu poʻo le soona faʻaaoga. O faʻailoga o le soifua maloloina o le tino e aofia ai faʻafitauli tau mata, tiga o le ulu, le 'ai, ma le lelava. Mo faʻailoga o le soifua maloloina o le mafaufau, na lipotia mai e tamaiti le malamalama lelei i mea i luga ole laiga, osofaʻiga, ma le moe ai. O isi taimi na latou lipotia ai nei faʻafitauli i totonu o le 30 min o tekonolosi faʻaaogaina. Lenei faʻailoa mai e oʻo lava i le puʻupuʻu o taimi faʻaaoga e mafai ona mafua ai lava lipotia faʻafitauli o le soifua maloloina mo nisi tamaiti.
FAAIUGA:
Qualitative methodology helps to understand what children’s perspectives are concerning the impact of digital media on health. We recommend future studies focused on average technology users and low technology users to determine whether average levels of technology usage relate to health problems of children. Parents and teachers should also be informed about the possible physical and mental health issues associated with children’s average usage of technology.
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