Esther Jennifer, S (2012) Influence of electronic gadgets excessive use on academic performance and family interaction among adoloscents. Masters thesis, Sacred Heart Nursing, College, Madurai.
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Abstract
Electronic gadgets like video games, internet, cellphone and television has become widely and unrestrictedly used tools. These gadgets have become a central force that fuels the rhythm of daily life. But for a growing number of adolescents its on out of control habit instead of a necessary part of life which affects their academic performance and family interaction. This study was conducted to assess the influence of electronic gadgets excessive use among adolescents on academic performance and family interaction in selected schools at Madurai district. A descriptive correlational research design was used. The instrument used for data collection was a rating scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The study findings revealed 48% of the samples were using electronic gadget excessively, 31% of the samples were using moderately and only 21% of the samples were using averagely. The study findings shown that 57% of the samples had average academic performance, 33% of the samples had good academic performance and only 10% of the samples had poor academic performance. The study findings elicited that 98% of the samples had poor family interaction and only 2% of the samples had moderately adequate family interaction. There is a negative relationship between electronic gadget excessive use, family interaction and academic performance. There was a significant association between television and demographic variables like age, standard, place of residence and hobbies. For video games variables such as age, standard, education of mother and outdoor activities had significant association. For internet variables such as age, standard, place of residence and hobbies had a significant association. There is no association between cell phone and demographic variables. Based on the study findings the investigator prepared a module and pamphlet with the motive of creating awareness to the adolescents and their parents regarding effects of electronic gadgets excessive use and how to overcome it.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Electronic Gadgets Excessive Use; Academic Performance; Family Interaction; Adoloscents |
| Subjects: | NURSING > Psychiatric Nursing |
| Depositing User: | Ramakrishnan J |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Dec 2017 05:34 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Dec 2017 05:34 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/4354 |
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