A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF TOO MUCH EXPOSURE TO GADGETS ON THE

HEALTH OF FIRST YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS DUE TO ONLINE CLASSESS

PC 01030
Research Paper in Purposive Communication
College Department
Adamson University, Ermita, Manila, Philippines

Introduction

Gadgets have been around for a very long time,
dating back to the 50s even. Gadgets have been
used as a form of entertainment and leisure and is
defined as an electronic apparatus that involves
human interaction with a user interface to
generate visual feedback on a graphic device such
as a TV screen, cellphone, or computer monitor.
Video games, the internet, cellphones, and
television have all become commonly used and
unregulated resources. These devices have
evolved into a driving force behind the regular
rhythm.
Lots of teenagers today are having difficulty in
maintaining their health due to their exposure in
gadgets. Students are more open to gadgets now
since the mode of studying can only be access
through online.
Individuals, organizations, and countries all place
a high priority on education in order to advance.
It is a mechanism that aids in the development of
relationships between institutions and countries.
The effect or consequence of the educational
system is a key factor in determining the
educational quality.
Many governments have implemented a
lockdown since March 2020 (but is now) lifted up
in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in order to
contain the disease's spread. To restrict
movement, educational institutions and social
establishments were closed during the lockdown.
Isolation and touch limitation force a drastic
improvement in the everyday life and
psychological well-being of children and
adolescents (Fegert et al., 2020.) The lockdown
started from just a day up to a week of school
suspension until the government declared a
community quarantine. Since students are forced
to stay at home, the Department of Education
made a resolution that since public and private
schools were closed to protect the health of
learners and educators, teaching had to be
performed remotely with the use of modular and
digital platforms. (Ma. T. Montemayor., 2021.)
Health problems are cropping up as screen time
increases for students due to schools being shut
because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The COVID-
19 pandemic has knocked many people on their
butts — literally. At first, many schools switched
to online classes. When some of these schools
resumed in-person classes, they cut down on
students moving from place to place.
Education is still ongoing despite being in the
midst of the pandemic. Online Class is made to
contain the virus and to prevent students from
being infected, yet the student’s exposure to
gadgets has affected the health both mental ang
physical health of the students.
The full impact of this preventative intervention
is unknown, but research on the effects on
adolescent mental health are only now starting to
emerge (Fegert, Vitiello, Plener, & Clemens,
2020).
According to a study, a student will likely become
overweight and develop seizure and vision
problems when they spend too much time using
gadgets. Allowing students to spend more than
two hours a day can impact irreversible damage
such as slow cognitive development and attention
deficit. (M. Jimenez., 2018)
Too much exposure to gadgets can cause physical
and mental damage to students, and too much
vulnerability and contact to screens of mobiles
and laptops leads a feeling of isolation and
anxiety in the current scenario. It can lead to
depression and an increase in neurotic traits such
as nail biting, thumb sucking and hair pulling.
Social media and mobile devices may lead to
psychological and physical issues, such as
eyestrain and difficulty focusing on important
tasks. They may also contribute to more serious
health conditions, such as depression.
Technology's increasing presence in our lives
could be having a dramatically negative effect on
our eyesight. For one thing, the use of
smartphones for multiple hours at a time has
significantly changed the way our eyes function
on a day-to-day basis. While some forms of
technology may have made positive changes in
the world, there is evidence for the negative
effects of technology and its overuse, as well.
Due to the pandemic, the face of education has
changed as a result of technological
advancements in the creation of learning
opportunities. Technology in education benefits
not only students but also teachers by improving
subject delivery and making the classroom more
enjoyable. Furthermore, advances in educational
technology have transcended classroom
boundaries, ensuring that learning is accessible at
all times. Distance learning and mobile learning
are supported by educational technology.
Furthermore, educational technology allows
teachers to communicate with students at any
time and across borders, and vice versa.
However, for an increasing number of teenagers,
it has become an out-of-control habit rather than
a natural part of life, affecting their mental and
physical health.
Keywords: New normal, Electronic Gadgets,
Health, Inferential Statistic, School
administration, improve
Methodology
This study aims to look at the effects of too much
exposure to gadgets on the health of college
students due to online classes. The researchers
will look for articles or research written about the
topic. They will then gather pertinent data and/or
information needed in their paper and present it
in their study.
Results
(TNR, 11. Justified)
Discussion
(TNR, 11. Justified)
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