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DOES TECHNOLOGY AFFECT THE RELATIONSHIP OF AN ADOLESCENT WITH THEIR PARENTS

[Ghanem Nasser Al-kubaisi]
[20256046]

Chapter 1:
• Introduction/ background
In the recent years, technology has led to series of numerous inventions that have had numerous benefits to people’s lives. Technology can be defined as an application of scientific knowledge. In our case, however, Technology refers to machinery and devices that have been developed due to this knowledge. This devices and machinery can be used to make various tasks easier and more efficient. Due to this, most American households have embraced the use of this devices and this has had its impact.
• Research problem
More attention is given to the positive impact that technology has had on people lives. Most authors focus on how this technology has improved aspects of our lives such as communication, education, and business. They, however, neglect to mention the downside to these technological advancements. There is even less focus on the direct impact technology has on a family, and specifically the relationship between an adolescent and their parents.
In the study, we will focus on computers and cell phones and the impact they have on adolescents and how this affects their relationship with their parent’s relationship with their parents.
• Aims and Objectives
In order to effectively undertake the study, various research questions have been developed. They include;
• Determining the extent to which adolescents use cell phones and computers
• Determining effect of technology on an adolescent’s relationship with their parents
1.4. Approach to the problem
The approach that will be adopted by this study will be identifying the extent to which an adolescent uses their cell phone and computer and how this affects their relationship with their parent. Emphasis will be given to the arguments that have been developed by different authors on the issue and developing the basis of proving the opinions and arguments either right or wrong.
Chapter 2: Literature review
The use of cell phones and computers is rampant among adolescents. Their preferred mode of communication is text messaging, and this has increased rapidly over the years. They are said to send text messages twice as much as all other age groups. In addition to this, they use social media and photo/ video sharing media as another communication form. Adolescents thus have a hard time separating themselves from technology because on the vast social impact this might have on their lives. There is the need to prove to fellow peers that they are well connected and up to date with technology. As a result, adolescents are spending a great amount of time on their phones and their computers. This behavior disrupts personal interaction with other people and hinders the development of an interpersonal relationship with people.
This is one of the biggest disparities they have from their parent. They were born into technology, unlike their parents who had to learn how to use it at an older age. The main reason parents buy cell phones for their children is so that they can stay in contact with them. This has however come as a mixed blessing. In addition to this, parents also have to deal with the change in the use of computers. In earlier years, computers were a key tool in helping adolescents better in their schoolwork. Now they are just another platform for adolescents to keep in touch with their peers.
A recent study shows that the more a teenager spends time on the computer, cell phone or watching television, the less likely they are to develop an interpersonal relationship with their parents. A poor interpersonal relationship consequently leads to low attachments to the parents.
However, some researchers show that it is not time spent on the computer or cell phones that lead to low attachment, but rather the continuously reinforced relationship with their peers. Adolescents feel more comfortable sharing all aspects of their lives with their peers rather than their parents. Cell phones and computer enable them to do this from the comfort of their homes. They thus mitigate the need to communicate and bond with their parents.
Parents are beginning to try harder to stay within the loop within their adolescents online lives. The parents are increasingly trying to monitor their children’s Internet use by setting up controls for them. However, despite this controls, adolescents are more conversant with technology and able to work around this controls. Use of social networking sites is one of the methods adolescents use to avoid their parents controls. In addition to this, most web pages allow privacy settings. These settings allow the teenagers to hide their personal information from strangers. Parents are continuously fighting a losing battle.
Chapter 3: Methodology
3.1.Research design
In this case study, a descriptive design will be used, as we will need to observe and describe our observations without affecting our subjects in any way. This will address the issues of whom, how, where and when. This design is effective for this study because it will provide us with naturally occurring behaviors and characteristics of the adolescents and their parents.
3.2 Data collection
Data collection is a critical part in any research. The effectiveness of the method used greatly affects the accuracy of the conclusion made.
In light of this, the data collection method to be used is interviews. An interview is a face-to-face activity aimed at getting a verbal response from the interviewee(). There is a constant communication between the respondent and the interviewer. This will allow the interviewer to clarify the questions and the respondent to respond in a way they dim fit. In addition to this, I will be effective for the adolescents to obtain personal information and attitudes.
3.2.1 Sample group
The intended sample group is schoolchildren in grade 9-11 aged 13-18 years. In this case, we will categorize their type of family. The type of family will be categorized by number of siblings, single parents and ethnicity. This will allow further analyzes on whether the type of family will also be a contributor to the relationship between the adolescent and their parents. Only willing participants will be interviewed.
3.2.2 Data collection and analyzes
The aim is to obtain information on their technology using habits and the relationship they have with their parents. Data will be collected on the amount of time the students spend on their cell phones and computers. Additional data will be collected on the type of relationship these children have with their parents. This data will be analyzed using bivariate Pearson correlations between total time spent daily on cell phones and computers and closeness to the parents. The bivariate Pearson correlations will best suit this study as it is used in measuring correlation among pairs of variables and sets of variables. One is then able to establish whether a linear relationship exists between the variable, the strength of the relationship and the direction of this relationship. This will be the most efficient way to analyze the collected data because there shall be a comparison of various variables.
3.2.3 Limitations of interviews
Interviews are a great method of data collection, but there are some limitations to it. Firstly, the data collected from interviews may be difficult to summarize. A respondent may give long response making it difficult to summarize and extract the needed data.
Secondly, an interviewer needs to be trained. Only trained people can conduct effective interviews, and this may prove to be an extra hurdle.
Thirdly, one cannot derive generalizations because uniform tactics were used to collect the data. One has to wait until all the data is analyzed to draw conclusions.
Lastly, the lack of confidentiality on the respondents side may lead to a collection of inaccurate data if the respondent lies about something they are not comfortable talking about.
3.3 Ethical considerations.
When conducting interviews, one has to take into consideration various ethical issues. The first primary data approach is confidentiality. The respondent will be truthfully informed on the confidentiality of the information they will provide because of the personal nature of the questions. This promise of confidentiality will encourage them to be more truthful in their responses.
Secondly, the interviewer will have to get informed authorization from the school to conduct the interview. Authorization will ensure the interview is legal which is critical because they will be dealing with minors.
Thirdly, the procedures of the interview shall be laid out to the respondents in writing and explained to the respondent in detail before the interview commences. The interviewer should also respond to questions about the procedure until the respondent is content
Fourthly, as a secondary data approach, the interviewer shall make sure the information they use from the interview is well referenced. This will help in mitigating plagiarism and issues that may further arise due to this.
Lastly, the interviewer shall not use any biased articles. This will ensure that the results of the study are accurate. The use of biased articles may lead inaccurate conclusions on the interviewer’s side.
3.4 Project plan and resources
Task Duration
Information gathering
3 weeks
Proposal preparation
2 weeks
Primary Data Collection
4 weeks
Analysis of results
2 weeks
Presentation of final report
2 weeks
Total 13 weeks

Costs and constraints
Item Cost in dollars Constraint
Memory stick 50 –
Stationery 300 –
Telephone 100 No text messages
Internet 50 No use of social media
Transport 200 No unauthorized personnel
Other costs 120 –

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