An Analysis on the manipulative nature of

technologies affecting lifestyle

ACLC Antipolo

Submitted to:

Ms. Ariane Camas

Submitted By:

Paul Crystian C. Escota

Dave Fedrick S. Oliveros

Johnpaul Casasola
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:

In this study we will be providing information on technology and how it affects us as its
user. Technology is everywhere, in our home, school, the mall and even in our streets.
The question is, what is technology? Technology is the skills, methods, and processes
used to achieve goals. People can use technology to produce goods or services. Almost
everyone uses technology these days mostly because it makes their jobs much easier
thus making us use it more often. Truth is without technology we won't have what we
have now. Buildings, houses and skyscrapers would have been impossible or would take
years if not for technology we use today.
It is reliable some users tend to abuse this technologies. And why wouldn't they? What's
wrong with having things done in a flash with just a click of a button? What’s wrong with
making your life more at ease with this technologies? And that is it, there's so many
technology out there that makes us use them without a second thought in mind. These
technologies are engraved into our lives so much so that we simply can't live without it.
So to say, it takes away our ability to complete our tasks manually. When a machinery
brakes down or is unable to provide service some are unable to produce or do task that
are normally done without the use of machinery.
Technologies are a must in our lives but it also makes us incapable of doing things
without it. Technologies has a great impact in our daily lives, so much that some are
rendered useless without it. It's not a bad thing to rely in modern technologies to achieve
our desired outcome for our daily work, it is made for our convenience. Growing
attached to this "Convenience" is the reason why there's so many people whom are
unproductive without it. Technologies made people lazy and productive at the same
time, making a huge impact in our lifestyle.
Thus providing us the curiosity as to how does it really affect us as individuals whom has
gotten used to technologies throughout years of ever improving advances of
technologies.
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK:

Technologies exists to make our lives easier but it can also be the cause of our downfall,
sure it might be helpful but it ingrains to your mind that without it you simply cannot do
anything without the uses of this convenient products. The use of technologies such as
your phones computers might also be a hindrance to broaden your knowledge of your
surroundings as you are too focused only on what is playing on your screen. This theory is
supported by Ivan Pavlov’s classical conditioning “Learning begins with a stimulus-
response connection”.
Pavlovian theory is a learning procedure that involves pairing a stimulus with a
conditioned response.

In the famous experiments that Ivan Pavlov conducted with his dogs, Pavlov found that
objects or events could trigger a conditioned response. The experiments began with
Pavlov demonstrating how the presence of a bowl of dog food (stimulus) would trigger an
unconditioned response (salivation). But Pavlov noticed that the dogs started to associate
his lab assistant with food, creating a learned and conditioned response. This was an
important scientific discovery.
Pavlov then designed an experiment using a bell as a neutral stimulus. As he gave food to
the dogs, he rang the bell. Then, after repeating this procedure, he tried ringing the bell
without providing food to the dogs. On its own, an increase in salivation occurred. The
result of the experiment was a new conditioned response in the dogs.

Pavlov’s theory later developed into classical conditioning, which refers to learning that
associates an unconditioned stimulus that already results in a response (such as a reflex)
with a new, conditioned stimulus. As a result, the new stimulus brings about the same
response. Application to Consumer Behavior
A simple application of Pavlovian theory is the response that some consumers have when
they hear the word “sale.” It can generate an urge to shop, even if people have no
specific need at the time.
The theory can also work with specific brands. A consumer may start associating a brand
name or product with a certain perception after repeated marketing efforts and/or
experience with the brand or product. For instance, many people associate the brand
name Neutrogena with purity and clear skin.
Coca-Cola is a classic example of a brand that has used this technique successfully for
years, according to digital marketing firm Loyaltic. Coca-Cola’s marketing campaigns
associate various activities and environmental factors, like sports, dehydration and heat,
with their product. These activities and factors make people thirsty. “The cold Coke has
now become the signal for the arrival of the heat, the thirst,” according to Loyaltic. “So,
when you spot a red poster of a big glass filled with sparkly, bubbly cola on ice, you
automatically get thirsty.”
As consumers receive verified experiences with brands, a conditioned response is
possible. Automatic thirst when seeing a Coca-Cola bottle can result, or visualizing clear
skin can occur when seeing a Neutrogena product.

Pavlov, I. (2018, June 1). Consumer Behavior Theories: Pavlovian Theory.

https://online.husson.edu/consumer-behavior-pavlovian-theory/
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK:
Productive
Technology Lifestyle
Counter
Productive

Productive Able to do task fast and with ease since apps and software’s are already
programmed to accustom and adapt to tasks that normally takes a lot of time to
complete.
Counterproductive some users of technology use it by means of passing time and some
spend their day continuously attached to their screen that they no longer have it within
them to do something productive with their time.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY:

Technologies today are basically part of our lives seeing it everywhere and using it in
every conceivable way. Almost everything involves the use of technology, in this study we
researchers are studying the positives and negative effects of technologies in our lives
and how it effects of our everyday lifestyle. In our researchers hypothesis it is visible that
some users lacks self-restraint when it comes to using high-techs. The enjoyment of a
newly found technology can create either two outcomes, one is being able to use this
gadget or technology for productiveness or use these gadgets or technologies simply for
their enjoyment to pass the time. Some user tend to take the enjoyment way to seriously
some even gets addicted to computers and smartphones if frequently used and used in
an unhealthy amount, some even upgrades their gadgets every time there is a newly
released unit which led is to the Consumer behavior theory by Ivan Pavlov.
In the Consumer behavior theory being presented with flashy new high-techs led us with
the conditioned response “it’s brand new so I got to have it” it implies that we were
conditioned to obtain this items since it is made much more capable than the last one
that came out.
It effects our lifestyles as individuals who uses technologies as well, not knowing the
proper use and not regulating our exposure to technology may lead to an unhealthy life-
style. Thus regulating its use to a healthy amount time may be best for the users.
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS:

The purpose of the study is to know how the use of technology make us function and
think as individuals who function throughout our everyday lifestyle.
The topic of technology and lifestyle base on our studies is greatly in coherence with
one another since almost everyone has high-techs in their home and in their work
technologies such as smartphones computers laptops and etc.
The study was conducted at ACLC (AMA computer learning center).The data we gathered
are found in the internet and some are gathered base on what we witness everyday as
students.
The population of respondent our researchers chose to participate are the ones within
our range of contact like within our subdivision since we are no longer able to roam the
streets in fear of the pandemic.
Since we are in a pandemic the amount of respondents we gathered are little since we
only get to interview those within the researcher’s range of accessibility. The study also
lack of basis since we have not found any similar studies who remotely resembles our
research.
ASSUMPTION OF THE STUDY:

Does technologies directly involves how we live and our life style?
Our researchers believe that this technologies is indeed part of our lifestyle since
everybody already has phones and other technologies. We also concluded that people no
longer exert interest in other things since they’re always attached to their phones or
computers thus making technology tell us that we no longer need anything else since we
have them in our hands and with a simple click we can accomplish all sorts of tasks.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
Terms that are connected to the research. These terms are defined within the context of
this research.
Manipulative-
Conditioning. Being accustomed with something through stimulation.
- High-techs. Technologies that are advanced such as computers and smartphones.
- Ingrains. Establish a habit, belief or attitude of a person.
- Internet. A global computer network providing a variety of information and
communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized
communication protocols.
Life-style. An everyday habit that establish your way of living.
Stimulation. An action or an event that arouses interest to act upon those events.

NOTES AND CITATION

The Pavlovian theory introduced by Ivan Pavlov is about the stimulus that reacts upon us
that changes our behavior.
Pavlov, I. (2018, June 1). Consumer Behavior Theories: Pavlovian Theory.
https://online.husson.edu/consumer-behavior-pavlovian-theory/
CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
FOREIGN LITERATURE

Over the last two decades, our lives have been slowly taken over by technology. Take a
moment to look around you. How many screens do you see? Did you include the one
you’re reading this on?
Our Wi-Fi-enabled gadgets have changed the way we work, play, and even raise our
children. Today’s offices would be unrecognizable to workers of the past thanks to the
proliferation of emails, video conferencing, tablets, laptop computers, and other relatively
recent innovations. Meanwhile, more and more of our personal time is influenced by our
gadgets (OK, smartphones) with each passing day. So have we reached peak-technology?
Hardly.

The novelty of constant online connections and instant communication may have begun
to wear thin for older generations, but the next wave of Americans have no such qualms.
Their tech-dependent lifestyles are already causing huge changes in both the professional
and private spheres. The change may be inevitable…unless the Wi-Fi cuts out, of course.
Our Digitized Professional Lives as many as 79% of employees now “work on virtual
teams,” be it by email, online collaboration, messaging, video conferences, or some
combination of any of the above. A 2013 Pew Research study found “94% of jobholders
are Internet users.” This includes full-time, part-time, and freelance workers in
technology companies, big corporations, and small businesses, who work in cities, the
suburbs, rural America, and everywhere in between.

For most of the last century, communicating professionally meant writing letters, sending
faxes, or spending hours on the phone. Not anymore. Email is now the primary means of
communication in the modern workplace. We are communicating more, faster, and better
than ever before. And employers have been reaping the benefits. A major report cited by
British newspaper The Telegraph found that the incorporation of technology into the
workplace has led to an “84% increase in productivity per hour for office workers since
the 1970s.” The major influencers? Email, business software, and yes, even cell phones.
Technology Gets Personal We don’t leave technology at the workplace. In fact, our
private lives might be even more tech-enabled than our professional lives. In the 1980s
and 1990s, our televisions were often the height of our home technology. Some people
had clunky personal computers, a Nintendo for the kids, and maybe even a telephone in
their car (remember those?).
Information from the Census Bureau tells us that 15% of homes had a personal computer
in 1989; by 2011 that number climbed to 75%. Now we have desktop computers, laptops,
smartphones, tablets, Apple watches, GPS-enabled cars, and more coming every day.
Forget unplugging after the 5 or-6 o’clock whistle blows we plug in instead.
In fact, going without tech might trigger an existential crisis for some (that sound you
hear is Albert Camus rolling over in his grave). Our technology helps
us learn, date, eat, socialize, and so much more. The only time we don’t use technology is
when we are exercising flying sleeping, well, dead. For now. A New Generation of
Digital Natives

Anyone born before the advent of technology in their daily lives is considered a “digital
immigrant.” Older generations invented our tech-enabled society, but the generations
born in this millennium are the first true “digital natives.”
While the “digital rehab” programs older generations have begun using to push back
against the all-consuming digital saturation are gaining traction, these programs may
make as much sense to younger generations as getting up from the couch to change the
channel on the TV. The genie is out of the bottle, and technology is said to have even
changed the way younger generations perceive reality.
We’re assuming they perceive reality as that thing happening just beyond the horizon of
their laptop, tablet, or smartphone screen (as long as someone is tweeting about it).
Although it’s easy to make fun of the next generation’s digital obsession, it will soon be
impossible to ignore it.

The digital natives are on pace to outnumber the digital immigrants before long. The
Bottom Line Technology is now so integrated with our lives that going without it can
cause severe anxiety for some. It’s not hard to see why. Technology has taken over. Both
our professional and personal lives are now technology dependent. While older
generations are fighting back with unplugged retreats, the next wave of Americans can’t
picture their lives without tech. They might not have anything to worry about. The future
favors these digital natives.

Todd Gebski Vice President, Marketing October 8, 2015

How Does Technology Impact Your Daily Life? (motus.com)
‘Implementation of a lifestyle change implies that a routine is followed and habits are
formed.’
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. This popular expression indicates that apples are
good for one’s health, and highlights the importance of routinely eating them. Often the
message individuals take away from the apple-a-day health advice is to eat more apples.
However, perhaps the more important take away message is to eat nutritious
foods regularly. The term lifestyle change inherently means that changes are made such
that they can be followed for the lifetime of an individual. Implementation of a lifestyle
change implies that a routine is followed and habits are formed. A healthy lifestyle
includes habitual consumption of nutritious foods, regular physical activity, and
consistent sleep. In this issue, Weaver and colleagues1 discuss the structured day
hypothesis as an explanation for the trend in children gaining weight over the summer.
When days are less structured, such as the summer months when school is out of session,
children are more prone to engage in obesogenic behaviors.2 As a result, most children—
irrespective of their weight status—gain weight over the summer.3
Routine is consistently found to be important for children. A bedtime routine is
associated with increased family functioning and improved sleep habits.4,5 Family
routines have been linked to the development of social skills and academic success, 6 and
adherence to family routines has been identified as important for family resilience during
times of crisis.7 However, the importance of routine is not unique to children.
Observational research indicates that individuals in good health engage in highly routine
health behaviors. For example, those successful at maintaining weight loss often eat the
same foods, engage in consistent exercise, and do not skip meals.8-10 While the
preponderance of observational-level research points to the importance of routine, little
attention has been paid to the role routine may have in lifestyle medicine. Instead, health
behavior research often focuses on patient adherence.
According to the World Health Organization, adherence refers to “the extent to which a
person’s behavior—taking medication, following a diet, and/or executing lifestyle
changes—corresponds with agreed recommendations from a health care
provider.”11 Patient adherence is one of the greatest challenges in lifestyle medicine. In
the short term, many patients are able to adhere to recommendations. However, it has
been estimated that only about 50% of patients adhere to their long-term treatment
plan.11 No adherence to medication, for example, can lead to poor management of
chronic disease and a higher health care burden.12 This is a critical issue for lifestyle
medicine as chronic disease is, by definition, long term.
It is evident from low adherence rates that adherence does not always lead to routine. A
routine can be defined as a repeated behavior involving a momentary time commitment
task that requires little conscious thought.7,13 If health recommendations were to become
routine, adherence would likely occur. A novel way to approach the issue of patient
adherence is to assist patients in creating a routine around the health recommendation.
However, there are many challenges to the creation of routine.

Forming a Routine
Forming a routine can take a long time and is highly variable between individuals.
Experimental research regarding routines is scant. One reason for this is that conducting a
randomized control trial to isolate routine as a variable of interest would be challenging.
The formation of habits is more often studied.14-16 As the formation of a habit and routine
is more similar than different, some implications of habit formation research will be
discussed. However, it is important to note the difference between a routine and a habit.
Habits are associated with a cue.16 For example, washing one’s hands after using the
restroom is a habit because hand washing is associated with the event of using the
restroom. Like a routine, a habit requires little conscious thought. However, after
prolonged absence of the cue, an individual’s habit may subside. A routine is not
dependent on a cue.
A study conducted in the United Kingdom examined how long it takes for adults to form
a health habit.15 Participants were asked to choose a simple dietary or physical activity
behavior they did not currently practice to turn into a habit. Behaviors were cued by a
single event during the day (e.g., eating a piece of fruit with lunch, drinking a glass of
water after breakfast, doing 50 sit-ups after morning coffee, and walking for 10 minutes
after breakfast). On average it took 66 days before habits became automatic for
participants.15 Although not significant, physical activity behaviors, which are arguably
more complicated than eating or drinking around a meal time, took 1.5 times longer to
become automatic than eating or drinking. This illustrates that more complex
combinations of behaviors required to prevent disease (routines) are likely to take
considerably longer than the 66-day average found for the simple, single behaviors in this
study. In addition to the potential differences between the types of behavior, the time to
form a habit varied considerably across individuals. In the same study, habit formation
ranged from 18 to 254 days.15 Such variability makes it difficult to form expectations for
how long it would take a patient to adopt a simple health behavior. This reinforces the
importance of tailoring health advice and treatment expectations to each patient. 17,18
Part of forming a habit is the consistent repetition of the behavior. In the study discussed
above, consistent performance of the behaviors varied by behavior type. Participants who
chose a physical activity or eating behavior were significantly less likely to complete the
behavior daily than those who chose to drink water.15 Importantly, not performing the
behavior one day did not have lasting effects on the time to forming the habit. This
indicates that turning adherence into routine is likely not a dichotomous process.
Occasional no adherence to a behavior will not derail progress made to creating the
routine, and perfect adherence does not need to be a goal or expectation for a patient.

Turning Adherence Into Routine

Routines do not require conscious effort or thought.7,13 Although there are multiple
strategies to form a routine, an important one is to help patients develop a structure to
their day such that fewer decisions need to be made. When presented with a choice,
individuals typically pick the option that is the easiest, quickest, and most
enjoyable.19 Unfortunately, these choices often counter most health recommendations.
The success of meal replacements as a weight loss aid exemplifies how reducing the
number of decisions an individual makes can lead to improved health.20,21 Another
approach is to train patients to plan out decisions prior to being faced with the decision.
Strategies such as preparing meals (or parts of meals) ahead of time, looking at the menu
on the way to the restaurant to decide on a healthy choice before sitting at the table,
packing a lunch instead of purchasing one, scheduling an exercise class or time to
workout with a friend, and so on, all can help remove decisions from an individual’s day.
When helping a patient plan how to fit health recommendations into their day, it is
important for health care providers and patients to be realistic. For most of lifestyle
medicine, the establishment of a routine for long-term adherence is more important than
perfect adherence in the short term. Health care providers can include situations into the
plan when patients have disruptions in routines and can troubleshoot solutions to barriers.
For example, a vacation may completely disrupt someone’s routine, making it less likely
for him or her to maintain certain lifestyle behaviors. In this case, it is important to
determine how one’s routine will be reestablished on their return.

Conclusion
Establishing a routine of eating an apple every day will keep the doctor away. To reduce
the health care burden and improve patients’ chronic disease management, health care
providers can consider shifting toward helping patients build a routine around the
lifestyle changes that they need to make. In other words, instead of asking a patient to
change his or her lifestyle to adhere to specific recommendations, health care providers
can help patients find ways to fit recommendations into their lifestyle. This different
perspective for both the health care provider and patient could be what is necessary to
increase long-term adherence. However, routines take time to establish. Adding in too
many changes to a day will likely be difficult for the patient to sustain and may result in
“behavior relapse.” Research consistently demonstrates that “too much change, too fast”
is likely to end without positive results.22,23 Health care providers can aim to add in one or
two changes at a time, slowing building a routine for health that truly does keep the
doctor away.
Craig A. Johnston, PhD, Department of Health and Human Performance, University of
Houston, Houston, TX 77030; e-mail: ude.hu.lartnec@52nhojac
The Importance of Creating Habits and Routine (nih.gov)
Introduction

In developing countries, traditional motorcycle taxis are operated as a type of public

transport mode. Recently, the development of mobile technology has enabled this
transport mode to become an app-based motorcycle taxi service, leading to a rapid
increase in travel demand. However, the emergence of app-based motorcycle taxi riders
is considered to contribute directly and indirectly to the high proportion of road traffic
crashes through their risky riding behaviors. The associations between unhealthy habits
such as smoking, drink riding and other risky behaviors among motorcyclists have
received less attention. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the effect of
unhealthy lifestyle behaviors on risky riding behaviors among app-based motorcycle taxi
riders. This study also explores the prevalence of risky riding behaviors and their
associations.

Methods

An online survey and field surveys were carried out to obtain information about app-
based motorcycle taxi riders’ demographics, work patterns and risky riding behaviours.
More than 600 riders (mean age = 25.74 years, SD = 7.3), who were working in the three
largest cities in Vietnam, completed a structured questionnaire.

Results

Binary logistic regression modelling showed that riders who regularly smoked and drunk
alcohol were more likely to engage in the risky behaviors of smoking while riding and
drink riding. The results also indicated that those who sometimes smoked cigarettes were
more likely not to wear helmets when riding. While smoking habits were associated with
smoking while riding and not wearing a helmet, most surveyed risky riding behaviors
were associated with drinking habits. Significant associations between smoke/drink
riding and all other risky riding behaviors were also found in this study.
Conclusion

A better understanding of these relationships will help authorities and ride-hailing firms
to improve safe riding behaviors among app-based motorcycle taxi riders.

Duy Quy Nguyen-Phuoc, Oscar Oviedo-Trespalacios, Teron Nguyen, Diep Ngoc Su,
The effects of unhealthy lifestyle behavior’s on risky riding behaviors. A study on app
based motorcycle taxi riders in Vietnam, Journal of Transport & Health,

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214140519302245
In the famous experiments that Ivan Pavlov conducted with his dogs, Pavlov found that
objects or events could trigger a conditioned response. The experiments began with
Pavlov demonstrating how the presence of a bowl of dog food (stimulus) would trigger
an unconditioned response (salivation). But Pavlov noticed that the dogs started to
associate his lab assistant with food, creating a learned and conditioned response. This
was an important scientific discovery. Pavlov then designed an experiment using a bell as
a neutral stimulus. As he gave food to the dogs, he rang the bell. Then, after repeating
this procedure, he tried ringing the bell without providing food to the dogs. On its own,
an increase in salivation occurred. The result of the experiment was a new conditioned
response in the dogs. Pavlov’s theory later developed into classical conditioning, which
refers to learning that associates an unconditioned stimulus that already results in a
response (such as a reflex) with a new, conditioned stimulus. As a result, the new
stimulus brings about the same response.
Application to Consumer Behavior A simple application of Pavlovian theory is the
response that some consumers have when they hear the word “sale.” It can generate an
urge to shop, even if people have no specific need at the time. The theory can also work
with specific brands. A consumer may start associating a brand name or product with a
certain perception after repeated marketing efforts and/or experience with the brand or
product. For instance, many people associate the brand name Neutrogena with purity and
clear skin. Coca-Cola is a classic example of a brand that has used this technique
successfully for years, according to digital marketing firm Loyaltic. Coca-Cola’s
marketing campaigns associate various activities and environmental factors, like sports,
dehydration and heat, with their product. These activities and factors make people thirsty.
“The cold Coke has now become the signal for the arrival of the heat, the thirst,”
according to Loyaltic. “So, when you spot a red poster of a big glass filled with sparkly,
bubbly cola on ice, you automatically get thirsty.”
As consumers receive verified experiences with brands, a conditioned response is
possible. Automatic thirst when seeing a Coca-Cola bottle can result, or visualizing clear
skin can occur when seeing a Neutrogena product.
Pavlov, I. (2018, June 1). Consumer Behavior Theories: Pavlovian Theory.
https://online.husson.edu/consumer-behavior-pavlovian-theory/
In this era of technological evolution, new technologies are being introduced every day.
Almost everybody depends on technology for their day to day lives. There are various
technologies that you use every day. No matter where you go and what you do, you need
the help of technology.
It has made us smarter, and we use it in our everyday life. Without it, people find
themselves blinded.
Let’s take a look at how it has influenced our daily life.

Instant communication
With continuous advances in this field, the new electronic communication method has
come up like emails, websites, video conferences, and voicemails.
The advanced tools have helped in eliminating obstacles like distance and time to ensure
effective communication. It can help the personal relationship. Furthermore, it can help
businesses and education. Technological tools have enhanced cultural education by
giving kids the opportunity to communicate with kids of different cultures from different
countries.
Even though these improvements can help people, it is necessary to maintain a balance
between the real and cyber world. These advancements might be beneficial for present-
day society but make sure you do not lose sight of the people around you.

Enhanced home entertainment

Things have changed now due to the growth of internet usage, social network, and mobile
connectivity. One of the primary changes is people have access to streaming platforms
and can set up a real cinema in their living rooms. This delivers film premieres right to
the doorstep.
Another great introduction is the mobile games. You can now play free slots no
download, video games and other types of games on your mobile device. The best part
about this is you will not even have to download it. Most of the time, you have immediate
access to a game by opening it in your browser. Playing on your mobile means you can
play and have fun even when you are travelling or standing in the queue.
LED TV is also a great addition. In comparison to the present day TVs, the previous
screens of the television were inefficient as it has poor quality and lower definition.
These days you can enjoy various types of home entertainment.

Better health services

Technology is the driving factor behind the significant improvements in healthcare. Most
of the hospitals use newly invented tools and software in surgical rooms and all around
hospitals. This has helped in reducing the mistakes made by doctors. The improved
accessibility of treatment is one of the best ways it has changed healthcare. Apart from
the improvements in the hospitals, there are many desktop and phone apps that help in
monitoring your heart rate, weight, and other properties. No doubt, the internet has turned
out to be one of the primary sources of medical education in present times.
Many people use the internet to diagnose a disease. They look for advice from people
over the internet who might have experienced similar symptoms. People might also find
remedies or treatments over the internet. Advanced software now helps doctors use video
calls, text messages, or emails for consulting their colleagues across the world. This can
be beneficial for doctors, as well as patients.

Enhanced lifestyle and housing

Modern technology has also influenced the lifestyle and housing of people. Most of the
items that are present in people’s homes are automated. This makes life so much more
convenient for people. All thanks to the advances in technologies like security cameras,
automated door locks, lighting controls, and etc. homes have become much safer than
before.
Moreover, the internet will give you access to various types of information, details, and
news. These days’ people also use it for shopping from the comfort of their home and
getting things delivered to their doorstep.

Convenient education
Technology influences our daily life and education isn’t an exception. It has also
impacted education. With this, students have better access to education. They can browse
the internet to find information on various things. So, they don’t need to buy costly books
all the time to educate themselves. This has also reduced the use of paper. Students can
search for any information they like over the internet. Moreover, in recent times there has
been a rapid increase in online education.
Modern inventions have made it easier for students to learn from anywhere they want
with the help of online education. These days’ classrooms use modern software to help
students learn better. For instance, iPads are used for sharing visual lessons and
presentations. So, learning has become much more convenient than it was before.

Improved travelling experience

The transportation technology that is used in present times has made it much easier for
people to travel a longer distance. As it is an important part of people’s life, new tools
and software are being introduced to make it quicker and efficient.
Today, it is a difficult life without proper means of transport such as trains, cars,
aeroplanes, and buses. This has turned out to be the basic need of people. In the last few
years, the automobile industry has gone through immense changes. It is expected that
driverless cars will be introduced soon. So, it is not difficult to understand the extent of
inventions in this field.
You use more technology every day to make your lives better. It has led to some
impressive discoveries across the world. However, while you use it, you should not lose
touch with reality.

Editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com
Published Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, 2:32 pm
How has technology influenced our everyday life?
How has technology influenced our everyday life? (augustafreepress.com)
LOCAL LITERATURES

We’ve probably all been there. We buy some new smart gadget and when we plug it in
for the first time it requires an update to work. So we end up spending hours downloading
and updating before we can even play with our new toy. But what happens when we can’t
update our gadgets any further? Upgrading to Google’s newest smartphones won’t
insulate them from this problem for long. Owners of the latest Pixel 5 are told to expect
this device (released in October 2020) to be made vintage in 2023.

While Apple has a reputation for supporting devices for longer than Google and Samsung
with Android, even Apple owners are occasionally in for a shock, such
as those users who bought the Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch 3 late last year only to
discover it only works with an iPhone 6s or above. Even if an operating system vendor
still supports a device, this presumes the apps and network connections will still work for
older devices, which is not always the case.

Technology is not what it used to be. Twenty years ago, we could buy a laptop and
everything would work pretty much the same for over a decade. For example, switch on
an old Windows XP machine (no longer supported by Microsoft) and any installed Word
and Excel software will be there just as we left them, still available for your document
and spread sheeting needs. (We need to be careful about updating any software as then it
might not work on the XP machine.)If we want to play some old computer games, there’s
an argument that an old machine or operating system will be a better choice to play on as
a newer machine will run the game too fast, or be incompatible and not run it at all. But
the world of technology has changed in the last ten years or so. More and more apps need
a network connection to operate, or take advantage of new features in the software or
hardware that didn’t previously exist such as augmented reality (AR), so they need a new
device to work. Even on the hardware front, there are concerns.

Try and attach our old fitness band to our new smartphone and we might find
the Bluetooth protocol it uses to communicate is no longer supported, or the servers they
used to run were hackers. Backers of the original smart watch, The Pebble, found
themselves on the wrong end of this situation when the company was bought by Fit bit,
who decided to shut down the Pebble servers. This effectively turned all Pebble watches
into paperweights, although an unofficial fix was developed. Assuming the hardware
works, we might find the network connection deserts us. The Wi-Fi Alliance last year
announced a new Wi-Fi standard, increasing speeds for countries that support it. But it’s
already the case that older Wi-Fi devices running on older standards can have trouble
connecting to new networks, and even if they can they are likely to slow down the whole
network. In the world of cellular networking, some parts of the old 3G network (famous
for powering the iPhone 3G released a little more than ten years ago) has been shut down
in some countries (including Australia), with the whole service destined for the dustbin in
several years. Even if we could power up that old iPhone, it wouldn’t get any phone
service.

So what’s the solution to this problem of disposable and expiring technology? One
suggestion is that manufacturers move to making devices more modular, comprised of
several detachable components. Components could then be replaced as they expire, just
like we are able to do with desktop computers by replacing components. Some
manufacturers, such as Essential, Motorola and Google have all tried this approach with a
modular phone but with limited success. The modularization process results in a
larger, more cumbersome device in a world where thin and svelte is everything. Perhaps
the best we can hope for is for manufacturers to work harder to recycle and upgrade
devices for consumers. Companies such as Apple already do this, with machines that can
disassemble iPhones and remove the precious metals and components for recycling, but
more work needs to be done.

In particular, the commercial aspect of these initiatives likely still needs to be worked out.
Some service providers offer trade-in in deals for old phones but you still have to pay for
a new phone. Many people aim to use older devices to avoid paying for a new device
after all. Until manufacturers are willing to perhaps just do a straight swap of that old
gadget for a new model with no money down, it’s likely we will still live in our expiring
device culture for a while yet.

Michael Cowling Associate Professor – Information & Communication Technology via the
Conversation (January 21, 2021 - 4:47 PM)

Upgrade rage: Why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not
(philstar.com)
 Introduction
Present-day adolescents spend a lot of their time on their smartphones. They use them to
play games, watch videos, browse the internet, and check notifications from social
networking sites (SNSs). As a result, smartphone users find it difficult to refrain from
using their smartphones. Further, when they are away from their smartphones, they
experience anxiety. This phenomenon is called nomophobia (NO Mobile Phone phobia),
and it refers to the anxiety that is experienced when one loses or is away from his or her
smartphone and the fear that results from being unable to use one’s smartphone. It is
considered to be a modern phobia of the digital age, and it is related to the problematic
use of mobile technologies and addiction problems. Smartphone addiction is
characterized by the excessive use of a smartphone and the expression of an
uncontrollable desire to use it when it is out of one’s sight or reach earlier, mobile phones
were primarily used for communication purposes. However, over time, they have been
redesigned to include advanced features that enhance user experience and convenience
and offer entertainment. Thus, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily
lives. However, some individuals find it difficult to control their smartphone use and
become dependent on these devices. This causes an imbalance of time allocated to
different activities in their lives.

Nomophobia and smartphone addiction differ mainly in the way a smartphone user
behaves with their smartphones. A smartphone user experiences nomophobia when fear
or anxiety over not using a smartphone occurs. On the other hand, a smartphone user
suffers from smartphone addiction when he or she excessively uses a smartphone
regardless of harmful consequences. The rapid increase in smartphone ownership around
the world and specifically in Asia is readily apparent. The Philippines is “the fastest-
growing smartphone market in Southeast Asia”, and adolescents and young adults aged
16–24 years constitute “the largest chunk” of smartphone owners in the country. They
use these devices to engage in online activities (e.g., access SNSs, send and receive
emails, chat with others, search for information, and watch, download, and upload
videos). Consequently, the Philippines was labeled as “the social media capital in the
world” which contributed to the consistent increase of smartphone addiction prevalence
among adolescents. A recent study of smartphone addiction’s predictive capacity for
health-related quality of life among Filipino adolescents found a high prevalence rate of
smartphone addiction (62.6%).
In study on mobile phone addiction among university students, 43% of the participants
were familiar with smartphone addiction, but only 29% of them were familiar with
nomophobia. Research findings on the relationship between nomophobia and smartphone
addiction are limited however, past findings suggest that nomophobia is a modern
phenomenon that is closely related to mobile phone use and reliance on smartphones. Has
contended that smartphone use should be regarded as a potential behavioral addiction. On
the other hand has noted that, even though nomophobia can lead to smartphone addiction,
it should not be treated as an addiction because nomophobia is a situational phobia. In
contrast, Tran (2016) has argued that nomophobia should be regarded as not only a
specific phobia but also a withdrawal symptom of smartphone addiction. In
addition, Tran (2016) has asserted that nomophobia and smartphone addiction cannot be
considered as unrelated disorders because they share the same symptoms and comorbid
disorders such as social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and depression. Thus,
nomophobia and smartphone addiction can be considered to be two closely related
conditions. In one study, there was a positive association between nomophobia and
smartphone addiction among Turkish adolescents. In addition, Yildiz Durak, 2019 found
that both nomophobia and smartphone addiction are associated with problematic
smartphone use and behaviors.
Base on the previous studies mentioned earlier, it seems that though nomophobia and
smartphone addiction differ in terms of their behavior towards smartphone use, they are
still related in the sense that they demonstrate common symptoms and co-occurring
disorders. Further, it was noted that nomophobia could possibly lead to smartphone
addiction due to constant desire to be with the smartphone and use it all the time. In the
same way, smartphone addiction could also lead to nomophobia due to uncontrollable
excessive smartphone use that when the smartphone is away, a feeling of fear or anxiety
takes over. Then the cycle goes on. Thus, nomophobia and smartphone addiction
mutually affect each other.
have identified the following seven characteristics of nomophobia: using one’s
smartphone for long durations of time, constantly carrying one’s phone charger, feeling
deeply concerned about the possibility of losing one’s smartphone and losing network
coverage, calling others or checking messages frequently, being unable to switch off
one’s smartphone for 24 h, communicating using new technologies and limiting face-to-
face social interactions, and witnessing an increase in the costs and debts associated with
smartphone use. Similarly, according to Kanmani et al. (2017), nomophobia involves
“never turning off the phone, obsessively checking missed texts and calls, bringing the
phone everywhere, using phones at inappropriate times and missing opportunities for
face-to-face interaction while preferring over the phone contact.” Bian and Leung
(2015) have identified the following five symptoms of smartphone addiction: a disregard
for its harmful consequences, preoccupation with smartphone use, and an inability to
control one’s need to use his or her smartphone, a decline in productivity, and feeling
anxious and lost.
A few studies have examined nomophobia and smartphone addiction in relation to
lifestyles. One study, which was conducted among university students (N = 2367) in
Saudi Arabia, found that smartphone use has several adverse effects on a person’s
lifestyle (e.g., increased consumption of fast food, weight gain, low levels of engagement
in exercise, and fewer sleeping hours. Moreover, Kim, Kim, and Jee examined the
relationship between smartphone addiction and physical activity among Chinese
international students in Korea and found that those with smartphone addiction were
more physically inactive (i.e., reduced walking activity). This had resulted in adverse
health consequences such as an increase in fat mass and a decrease in muscle mass.
Additionally, past studies have found that there is a statistically significant and positive
relationship between smartphone use and an unhealthy lifestyle. Furthermore, another
study found that adolescents with high levels of smartphone addiction skip their meals
more frequently, eat their meals faster, and consume lower quantities of vegetables than
their counterparts with lower levels of smartphone addiction.

In another study, which was conducted among younger children, heavy smartphone users
were more likely to consume larger quantities of ice cream, cookies, and carbonated
drinks than moderate users. A recent study examined the relationship between
smartphone addiction and health-related quality of life and found that adolescents with
smartphone addiction report poorer. This finding is reminiscent of the previously reported
association between longer durations of computer gameplay and poorer quality of life.
Moreover, children who are heavy smartphone users engage in less desirable health-
related lifestyle practices (e.g., shorter sleep durations, a low frequency of engagement in
regular exercise) than their counterparts who are moderate smartphone users. Lifestyle
choices and behaviors have an impact on adolescents. It is well known that adolescents
engage in risky behaviors, including health risk behaviors. Currently, problematic mobile
phone use or smartphone addiction is one of the health risk-related behaviors that are
prevalent among adolescents. Indeed, their lifestyle practices (i.e., sleep patterns) are
adversely affected by their increased access to and use of screen-based media devices.

An ALP is a summary of the health-promoting lifestyle behaviors and choices of an

adolescent (e.g., health responsibility, physical activity, nutrition, positive life
perspective, interpersonal relationship, stress management, and spiritual health). Past
findings emphasize that, although adolescence is a developmental stage during which
health risk behaviors are prevalent, it is also an appropriate period for the adoption of
positive health behaviors and establishment of healthy habits (Rodham, Brewer, Mistral,
& Stallard, 2006; Zahran, Zack, Vernon-Smiley, & Hertz, 2007). Thus, the risk of
nomophobia and smartphone addiction among adolescents can be lowered by improving
their lifestyle behaviors and choices.Ayres and Pontes (2018), on their study about health
responsibility among adolescents, found a significant relationship between health
responsibility and health-promoting behaviors. This suggests that adolescents should
receive proper education about healthy lifestyle and choices. For instance, adolescents
need to be aware about the adverse effects of screen-based behaviors such as TV viewing
and smartphone use on their physical activity and dietary behavior.
Positive life perspective and interpersonal relationship among adolescents are
disadvantaged by problematic smartphone use. According to studies, smartphone
addiction is associated with fear of negative and positive evaluation and social anxiety
because people who fears evaluation tend to avoid “real-life interaction” and escape from
“anxiety-inducing” situation by seeking comfort through smartphone use. However, a
study on the use of Facebook found high frequency of Facebook use to be an advantage
to the adolescents’ expansion of real-life or virtual interpersonal relationship with friends.
Nevertheless, real-life interpersonal relationship was stronger than virtual interpersonal
relationship.When adolescents experience stress, they tend to turn to unhealthy lifestyle
practices such as alcohol and tobacco use and internet addiction which could lead to
irregular sleeping patterns in their study found a positive association between smartphone
addiction and perceived stress. Furthermore, a negative association was found between
internet addiction and spirituality which indicates that spiritual health that helps
adolescents protect against a host of negative health outcomes can be altered by any form
of addiction and could even lead to religious and spiritual struggle among young people
especially internet pornography

Past studies on nomophobia and smartphone addiction have primarily focused on

smartphone usage patterns and mental well. However, few studies have examined the
relationship that nomophobia and smartphone addiction share with the lifestyle behaviors
of adolescents. Thus, this is the first study to have examined nomophobia and smartphone
addiction in relation to ALPs among Filipino adolescents conducted a study among
adolescents in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries and found that the
prevalence of leisure-time physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors was very high
among school students. This finding maybe attributable to high levels of smartphone use
among such populations. Further, Filipino students have been found to be less physically
active than their American counterparts indeed, in the Philippines, the prevalence of
overweight and obesity among 10–19-year-olds has increased from 4.9% to 8.3% for a
period of ten years. Thus, it is apparent that a sedentary lifestyle affects the health of
Filipino adolescents. However, its link to problematic smartphone behaviors (e.g.,
nomophobia, smartphone addiction) is yet to be explored.
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of nomophobia and smartphone addiction
among Filipino adolescents and examine the gender and grade differences in participants’
nomophobia, smartphone addiction, and ALPs as well as their differences in four
nomophobia groups and among participants with and without smartphone addiction.
Furthermore, this study investigates the association between nomophobia, smartphone
addiction, and ALPs. Moreover, this study makes a significant contribution to the
literature on technological addiction, and its findings will facilitate the development of
intervention programs that prevent nomophobia and smartphone addiction and reduce
their impact on the health-promoting lifestyle behaviors of adolescents.
Objectives

Nowadays, adolescents spend a lot of their time on smartphones. They find it difficult to
go about their daily lives without using their smartphones. Losing a mobile phone or Wi-
Fi connection can be distressing to anyone. This study examined the prevalence of
nomophobia and smartphone addiction among Filipino adolescents and their association
with adolescent lifestyle profiles (ALPs). Furthermore, gender and grade (i.e., junior vs.
senior high school students) differences in nomophobia, smartphone addiction, and ALPs
as well as their differences in four nomophobia groups and among participants with and
without smartphone addiction are determined.

Conclusions

The role of nomophobia and smartphone addiction in ALPs were evident within the
following subdomains: positive life perspective, health responsibility, physical activity,
interpersonal relationship, nutrition, stress management, and spiritual health. Therefore,
rules governing smartphone use should be enforced at home and in schools. Further,
preventive measures should be implemented to avoid the exacerbation of nomophobia
and smartphone addiction and promote a healthy lifestyle among adolescents.

Danilo B. Buctot, Nami Kim, Sun Hee Kim,

Received 26 March 2020, Revised 29 May 2020, Accepted 1 June 2020, Available online 9 June 2020.
The role of nomophobia and smartphone addiction in the lifestyle profiles of junior and
senior high school students in the Philippines, social sciences & humanities open,

The role of nomophobia and smartphone addiction in the lifestyle profiles of junior and
senior high school students in the Philippines - ScienceDirect
Technological advances had greatly changed the education landscape in that teaching is
no longer confined to the traditional face-to-face delivery of lessons.

Now, students can also learn outside the classroom via the Internet. Through the
convergence of traditional and modern methods, students get to experience the best of
both worlds they can be tutored in school and get additional lessons through the Web

The convenience and effectiveness of e-learning had long been recognized by educational
institutions and education officials. A number of schools in the country have embraced
with enthusiasm emerging education technology in that lectures are boosted by computer-
based, or gadget-based, learning. Today, in some schools, netbooks have replaced
notebooks and some lessons are delivered electronically.

A survey conducted by Pearson Foundation in the United States found that more than six
in 10 college students and high school seniors agree that they study more efficiently by
using tablets. A study conducted by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in California also showed
that students using iPads performed better in math compared to students using traditional
textbooks. Another study at Oklahoma State University found that 75 percent of students
said the use of gadgets enhanced their learning experience.

Despite the fears of parents and some teachers that gadgets may distract students, surveys
and studies have shown that generally, these technological tools are a big help in
learning. The United States had invested heavily by providing computers for students in
public schools. Reports say the federal government spends more than $3 billion a year on
digital content alone. The US has also launched a massive program to make high-speed
Internet and free online teaching resources available to remote schools. This year, more
states administered tests for the elementary and middle grades through the Internet,
discarding the use of pen and paper.

The Philippines should not be left behind when it comes to applying education
technology. The ethical and responsible use of computers, tablets, cellphones and other
devices can greatly enhance the learning capability of students, for it has been shown
through studies that children (and adults for that matter) can better grasp and understand
their lessons in a more relaxed environment, without the prying (and sometimes
mocking) eyes of classmates or teachers.
Emerging technologies can be powerful tools in education. The Philippines can copy the
US and slowly, as the budget of the Department of Education allows, provide schools
computers, fast Internet service, digital devices and software for the use of students.
Investing on e-learning will benefit both teachers and students. Teachers can disseminate
their lessons and assignments with ease, and students can work on their lessons at home.
Little by little, the country can introduce changes to the system by adopting a wider array
of learning platforms with the use of technology.

Thanks to technology, schools (and teachers) can tap a number of “partners” in carrying
out their mission to educate students. Audio and video lessons can be delivered to
students through social networks and webcams. Students can attend classes in e-
classrooms. Teachers can send lectures through email and, schools can issue
communications the same way. And perhaps, in the near future, tests can be administered
online.

As the world continues its march to progress, there’s no escaping online education. To
keep up, the country will have to study and develop its own model of computer-based
learning that will be effective for Filipino students.

By: JOHN PAUL M. ESPINOSA (September 17, 2016)

Learning with the help of technology

Learning with the help of technology – The Manila Times

Since the dawn of the mobile revolution, lifestyles, communication and attention spans
have changed. Research by the Statistic Brain Research Institute reveals that a human's
average attention span has decreased from 12 seconds in 2000 to 8.25 seconds in 2015.
Other research has also pointed out that our ability to multitask has drastically improved.

Today's digital-savvy consumers know what they want and when they want it. A 2015
study by Strategic Consumer and Media Insights, Inc. (SCMI) revealed that time spent
watching Philippine primetime television has declined since 2010, while preference for
on-demand options such as Pay-TV and cable subscription is on the rise.

Filipinos are also becoming multi-screen consumers, observes Jay Bautista, SCMI
General Manager. Mobiles "brighten" the morning commute, personal computers
"dominate" working hours, and tablets are "popular at night". Traditional media
platforms are making way for mobile digital content, driven by millennials. Millennial
consumers make up more than 60 percent of the Philippine urban population, according
to Bautista.

Filipinos are known for their artistic talent and the rise of social media has increased the
discovery of the nation's deserving millennial talents. These millennia’s upload videos,
post food reviews and share daily insights into their lives, activities that can quickly spin
into lucrative careers.

Sixteen-year-old Maria Aragon is one such example. Back in 2011 when she was 11
years old, Aragon's YouTube performance of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" caught the
attention of the award-winning American singer. Lady Gaga shared the video, declaring
Aragon a "future singing superstar". The video went viral and officially launched
Aragon's fledgling career as an international recording artist who harnessed the potential
of YouTube to reach out to today's digitally-savvy music lovers.

Apart from YouTube, the digital era is also witnessing the rise of numerous digital
technologies that are changing the way content is delivered, and satisfying the demands
of the millennial generation. Mobile apps like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and
Snapchat, as well as Musical.ly and its sister platform, Live.ly, are popular tools with
tech-savvy millennia’s looking to carve out their success and fame as social media
celebrities.
The 2015 State of the Mobile Web report revealed that social networking sites accounted
for 86 percent of total page views from Opera Mini mobile browser users in the
Philippines. Facebook, Google and YouTube were mentioned as the most frequently
visited sites. The report dubbed the Philippines as the most "social nation".

More recently, WeAreSocial found that social media penetration in the country is at 47
percent, an increase of 7 percent from the previous year. The top social media platforms
are Facebook and chat apps such as Facebook Messenger, Skype and Viber. One-third of
social media activity comes from mobile messaging; 26 percent comes from video
consumption. They make up the top activities on social media in the Philippines.

As the adoption of technology and smartphone penetration grows in the Philippines, so

does the demand for fast mobile internet. Globe Telecom, the country's leading mobile
brand, has embarked on a nationwide program to improve the country's mobile internet
experience.

Globe recently activated 250 cell sites utilizing its LTE 700 megahertz (MHz) frequency
in the Metro Manila region, greatly reducing the number of dropped connections. Joel
Agustin, Globe Senior Vice President for Program Governance, Network Technical
Group, revealed that Globe is fast-tracking the rollout of LTE service nationwide using
the 700 MHz frequency under a co-use agreement approved by the National
Telecommunications Commission (NTC). "We are confident that more and more of our
customers will experience improved services as adoption of LTE-capable devices
increases and as we continue to deploy LTE 700 in more sites. This is consistent with our
strategy of continuously improving internet services using the previously idle 700 MHz
spectrum that the NTC now allowed us to co-use," Agustin said. The company plans to
activate more than 500 LTE 700 sites across the country by the end of 2016.

According to Agustin, the LTE 700 sites cover major business districts as well as highly-
urbanized and populated areas in the country, noting that customers using LTE 700
devices are steadily increasing in these areas. Citing Quezon City, where Globe activated
the first LTE 700 site in the country, Agustin said the technology now covers a major
portion of the city after the LTE 700 sites activated by Globe increased four times from
the initial rollout of just 11 sites.
Globe is maximizing the use of the 700 MHz band to fulfill its commitment outlined in
its co-use agreement with BellTel following the sellout of San Miguel's Telco assets. The
company is committed to deploying about 4,500 multiband, multimode software-defined
radio base station pieces of equipment to 95 percent of municipalities and cities in the
country. This will improve overall customer experience in terms of speed and reliability
of mobile internet services.

Aside from the 700 MHz, the NTC-approved co-use agreement also allocated Globe with
additional access to the 1800 MHz, 2300 MHz, and 2600 MHz bands. This supports the
capacity enhancement initiative launched by the company early this year amid growing
customer demand for bandwidth-intensive multi-media content.

Today's consumer is no longer confined to traditional media platforms such as the

television or the cinema. Video content is increasingly being consumed via mobile as
well. In a move to meet the growing demand for mobile entertainment, Globe revealed its
new line-up of international content partners on top of HOOQ, NBA and Spotify.

Partnerships with popular video streaming service Netflix, Walt Disney Southeast Asia,
Sports Illustrated, Malaysian media powerhouse Astro, Cartoon Network, popular music
app Sing! By Smule, Musical.ly, The Pokémon Company, Niantic and YouTube will give
Philippine customers access to world-class entertainment apps directly from their mobile
or broadband devices.

A 2015 Forbes' article describes millennia’s as the generation that expects to use
technology in all aspects of their lives. That is why the mobile phone is no longer just a
means of communication, but an effective platform for one to stay in touch with his or
her digital lifestyle with a simple click or tap on a smartphone device. In the Philippines,
it has become an integral part of people's daily lives and Globe will continue to ensure
that Philippine customers discover new ways to enjoy their digital life with its
innovations and partnerships now and in the future.

PAID POST BY GLOBE TELECOM

PUBLISHED WED, NOV 9 2016 9:31 PM EST

How the smartphone has become a digital lifestyle platform in the Philippines (cnbc.com)
The internet and other technological advances have been changing the way Filipinos live
their lives. In fact, according to the State of Digital Marketing in the Philippines, the
Philippines ranks second in Southeast Asia and sixth in the whole of Asia in terms of the
number of internet users. This should not come as a surprise, knowing that Filipinos are a
very tech-savvy population with 34 percent of us visiting the internet every day. The
number of internet users in Philippines is expected to grow by 11.3 percent in 2016, when
it is expected that 59 percent of Filipinos will already be internet users. We see how
technology is being used in almost every aspect of our daily lives our personal financial
management included as well. But in what ways exactly?

Online banking
Most of our banking-related transactions used to take place in the bank branch itself.
However, technology has enabled us to conduct a lot of the same transactions online. In
fact, a Citigroup online poll states that every three out of four Filipinos are now
comfortable conducting banking transactions online.

The study further reveals that 75 percent of Filipinos today do most of their banking
transactions using computers, tablets, or mobile phones. Whereas, only 9 percent say that
they have not tried online banking at all. Many Philippine banks these days already offer
secure online portals for their customers. Among the most popular transactions being
conducted online include account inquiries, bill payments, and fund transfers between
accounts. Doing these transactions online saves us a lot of time and effort, and helps us
manage our finances better.

Online shopping
Ecommerce in the Philippines is growing, as Visa Ecommerce Consumer Monitor
2014 reveals that Filipinos are shifting to mobile phones for online shopping. 51 percent
of those surveyed browse for products online while 29 percent proceed to make their
purchase using their phones.

It is the convenience of online shopping that Filipinos find appealing, allowing 63

percent of them to compare prices without the need to go to the physical stores.

As far as payment goes, the study shows that 65 percent prefer using payment cards, 35
percent prefer cash on delivery while 34 percent prefer bank transfers when online
shopping. Bill payments (39 percent), fashion-related items (39 percent), and movie
tickets (34 percent) are the top three categories for online transactions.
Mobile payments
Despite the continuous and growing popularity of online shopping in the country, the
digital marketplace still depends highly on cash-on-delivery payments and bank transfers
instead of credit cards. In fact, credit card penetration in the country is one of the lowest
in the region.

However, local telecommunication providers, such as Smart and Globe, have been
introducing alternative mobile payment options for Filipinos. Smart has introduced Smart
Money while Globe has GCash. Both of these cards can be used as credit card substitutes,
giving us the ability to pay for online transactions.

Aside from these, Smart also came up with Charge2Phone, a tie-up with Visa and
Citibank, that allows people to use their mobile phones to act as a tap-to-use payment
solution. PayPal and Dragon pay are likewise being used in the market as alternative
payment solutions.

Online pawning
Pawn shops are commonly used by Filipinos whenever they need cash fast and when they
don’t want to be bothered with having to submit a lot of documentation.

These days, though, we no longer need to visit a physical pawn shop to pawn an item.
Online pawnshops already exist, and they basically provide the same type of services as
regular pawns shops. What’s interesting about online pawn shops is that it’s more
convenient and more secure for people to use.

Without having to leave the house, you can already get a free estimate of your item and
schedule a free and fully insured pick-up. The cash is then sent to you on the same day
via bank deposit, making the entire process easy, fast, and worry-free. Technology will
continue to advance and change the way we all live our lives, as new and better things are
being introduced every year. It would be interesting to see how all these advances will
affect not just our finances but our lives as a whole.

Carol Soriano · Published 11 Nov 2015

4 ways technology has influenced Filipinos’ financial habits (techinasia.com)

Foreign Studies

According to Hackley (2016)

Technologies distance learning is becoming increasingly important to business

curricula. However, little theoretical development or empirical research has examined

teaching effectiveness in distance learning. Thus, this article draws from research in

management communications, education, and information systems to develop an initial

conceptualization of influences on technology-mediated distance learning outcomes. It

then reports on an exploratory study utilizing both qualitative and quantitative techniques

to examine 247 students’ reactions to such distance learning.

 According to Niehaves,B. & Plattfaut, R. Eur J Inf Syst (2014)

Is that Information technology (IT) has significantly changed the way we live and

work. For instance, Internet-based and electronic business has complemented and

sometimes even superseded traditional offline channels. Online channels offer distinct

value (e.g., constant availability) and, due to their cost structure, are often less expensive

than store-bound distributions. As a result, companies often establish online channels as

‘privileged channels’ to support their objectives of cost-cutting and service optimization.

An example of a privileged channel is the online check-in with airlines that is currently

strongly incentivized over the conventional counter check-in.

IT is also becoming an important building block in other areas. Smart homes and

national digital identity cards (Whitley & Hossain, 2008) are two examples of IT steadily

diffusing into more areas of our daily lives. Information technology (IT) has significantly

changed the way we live and work. For instance, Internet-based and electronic business

has complemented and sometimes even superseded traditional offline channels. Online

channels offer distinct value (e.g., constant availability) and, due to their cost structure,

are often less expensive than store-bound distributions. As a result, companies often

establish online channels as ‘privileged channels’ to support their objectives of cost-

cutting and service optimization. An example of a privileged channel is the online check-

in with airlines that is currently strongly incentivized over the conventional counter

check-in.
According to Keane, (2002) Technologies within the classroom

Today’s school continue to be challenged by the increased visibility, roles and cost of

instructional technology tools. Considering current trends in education, a modern

classroom would not be complete without computers, software, internet connections,

projectors and a variety of other high-tech device

According to White, (1983) nevertheless, electronic and mediated learning within

the school had begun and its influence would only grow. For the purpose of this project,

electronic learning will be defined as “learning from any device dependent upon the actions

of electronics, such as television, computers, microcomputers, videodiscs, video games,

cable, radio interactive cable, video texts, teletext, and all other devices in the process of

being invented that are electronic in 20 nature”. Although Goldfarb establishes some

compelling arguments for further implementation, I have some of the same concerns

regarding this approach that question what is being replaced within the classroom by this

visual media. It seems convenient to argue for promoting more technology, but

consequently something is being lost and/or 21 displaced.

Additionally, as more media infiltrate our schools, separating fact from fiction and

uncovering reliable information becomes a greater unforeseen challenge for both students

and teachers. Being consciously aware of what these technologies represent and the variety

of information that they disseminate are significant responsibilities in distinguishing

educational value. Finally, in response to Goldfarb’s promotion of students to produce

more media of their own, I argue that many youth already do engage media as seen through

new social networking sites like YouTube, MySpace, Facebook and others.

Acknowledging that this is the progressive state of many schools, perhaps before

inundating our classrooms with these technologies, we need to slowly transition into this

arena by first educating an understanding of media literacy.

“Being media literate, however, means not only knowing when and how to use these

new media, but also being able to understand both their content and their structure. It means

having some basic understanding of how media are constructed, how they are distributed,

who owns them, and how they express the values and the perspectives of their authors in

the way they are made as well as in what they cover”.

 According to Cuban, (1986)

The introduction of the television was one of the first examples of mediated

technology in the classroom. It was thought that this new technology would not only

enhance the teaching that was taking place, but also more importantly, introduce new

possibilities for learning that teachers were not able to achieve. Nevertheless, studies at the

time based on the results of standardized achievement tests demonstrated that there were

few ‘substantial’ differences in the amount or quality of information being learned from

incorporating the television into the classroom as compared to traditional methods.

 According to McFarlan (2000)

Is that as it moves from a strictly supporting role in the back office, computer-based

technology offers new competitive opportunities. A company can use this technology, for

example, to build a barrier to entry, to build in switching costs, and even, sometimes, to

completely change the basis of competition. This author shows how some companies have

seized the advantage, while others, more complacent, have ended up playing the difficult

and expensive game of catch-up ball. He also points out that it is important for executives

to make this competitive analysis in assessing where IS fits in their companies, since in

some cases it appropriately plays a support role and can add only modestly to the value of

a company’s products, while in other settings it is at the core of their competitive survival.

Understanding where a company fits on this spectrum can help the CEO determine both

the proper level of expenditures and the proper management structure for IS.
Local Studies

According to philstar.com (2014) there have been several improvements in how

students nowadays are getting their education. These improvements, which have been

noted by teachers and school administrators, include the following:

Independence and information gathering. By connecting to the Internet, students learn

how to do their own research. The wealth of information available on the Web plus the

ease of using search engines give students more independence and confidence, as well as

increased skill, when it comes to finding relevant data and putting these data together to

meet a learning requirement or goal.

Critical thinking and reflection. With the large volume of information that they access,

students are induced to learn to think critically: Which information is accurate? Is this

information useful to the homework or subject at hand? Is this information validated by

multiple sources and by the latest research findings? Students learn not to simply accept

any data, no matter how readily available. With the guidance of their teacher, they are

able to practice critical thought.

Communication and collaboration. Through the exchange of ideas and messages — either

by e-mail, chat, or even social media — students are able to collaborate with each other

to test their understanding of lessons. They can more easily ask questions to one another
and provide answers and share research data. They can also help verify each other’s

work, and involve their teachers in this collaborative and communication loop.

More engaging learning experience. Information today is more engaging to the mind and

the senses because of its multimedia nature. Students have text, images, video, audio, and

even animation to help them better understand concepts and ideas relevant to their

lessons. This multimedia experience lets this information be better ingrained in their

minds.

Preparation for jobs later on. The jobs that students will be hired for, and the professions

they practice, will require them to have working knowledge of computer use in the

workplace, as well as for communication and information processing. Having students use

computers and the Internet in the classroom prepares them for this future work

environment.
 According to the studied conducted by Cecilia Alessandra S. Uy-Tioco of New

School University (2004), technology has broken through class divisions. Because of pre-

paid numbers, people without credit history, reasonable incomes, or permanent addresses

have been able to obtain cellphones. For a country that is socially stratified, this is very

empowering. Having the capability of owning and using a technology that the rich use is

very empowering for the lower and lower-middle classes. Cellphones in the Philippines are

not age-specific nor are they gender-specific. While countries like Japan and Finland

attribute text messaging as a phenomenon dominated by the youth, in the Philippines,

young and old alike send and receive text messages on a regular basis. The young may tend

to use their cellphones more to make friends, for idle chat, or to make plans with friends;

and older people tend to use it for work, to keep in touch with family members, and for

keeping up with what is going on in the country. The youth may be the quickest to learn a

new technology, but in the Philippines, it is not unusual to see grandmothers, society ladies,

or priests and nuns tapping away at their cellphones.

 Paul Anthony Villegas (2000), a teacher at the Ateneo de Manila High School

noticed that his students have been using shortcuts in their compositions. In addition, text

messaging and using technology within the class has become the new way of cheating.

Students send questions and answers to each other during exams. Technology have deeply

affected the lives of Filipinos should by now be evident.

The Knowledge Institute of SGV & Co, Ernst & Young’s Philippine partner, credits

the growth of the cellphone industry to its mass-market appeal, its affordability, and the

convenience of a pre-paid service. Despite the fact that 40% of the population lives on less

than $1 a day, cellphones have had remarkable market penetration at 25%. This paper has

shown that the cellphone has made an enormous impact on Philippine culture and society.

But more than that, research has revealed that there are cultural reasons unique to

Philippine society that have allowed cellphones to take root in the country. The success of

any medium, certainly the enormous success of the cellphone, means it has survived a

human test seems to be similar. Because the medium has allowed non-confrontational

communication, men and women can pursue normally tabooed topics such as sexuality.

Certainly this small Southeast Asian nation has been a major test site for new

cellphones. To many, this is a sign of modernity, of being not too far behind the developed

nations. The ability to communicate with others across the world in real time through text

messaging gives a sense that the Filipino is present in the global stage.<br />Widespread

cellphone use has resulted in the blurring of the private and public spheres. While the
cellphone is a private technology in that it is communication between two people at a time,

it also is a public one because we receive the calls outside the privacy of our offices, our

homes, or phone booths. It has become acceptable for Philippine society to take cellphone

calls or to check text messages while eating or in a meeting.

Visit the Makati nightspots and one will notice the proliferation of cellphones on the

tables in restaurants. Or you will notice that not everyone in the table is engaging in

conversation. Instead, some are distracted by the constant beeping and ringing of their

cellphones. Movie theaters, banks, gas stations, and places of worship have been actively

campaigning for the silencing of cellphones in their premises. Countries like Germany have

banned cellphone use inside restaurants. But in the Philippines, it is part of daily life with

the popularity of text messaging as the main use of the cellphone, many have become

concerned on its effects on language.

Many have already begun using text shorthand in their email messages. One social

impact of widespread cellphone use is that the technology has crossed boundaries of class,

gender, and age. Filipinos of all sizes, shapes, and background have adopted this

technology. Unlike other nations where the youth dominate the text messaging

phenomenon, in the Philippines, both young and old, male and female use this technology

extensively. Cellphone technology has also allowed a developing nation like the

Philippines to participate in the global village. Not only is the Philippines up to speed in

cellphone technology, it is even ahead of some developed nations. The cellphone has also
given the Filipino a way of keeping in touch with people around the globe. Since Internet

use is not as widespread (4 million Internet users versus 22 million cellphone subscribers),

the cellphone is the medium that lets the citizens of the nation join the information

superhighway. Since the cellphone is ubiquitous and is used by people from all sectors of

society, it has also become a tool for social change. Yet the possibilities of using the

cellphone in other ways that can result to the betterment of the community and the nation

are being explored.

While there is still no way to measure the success of the government and non-

government groups’ efforts, the opportunities are exciting. There are traits and

characteristics of Philippine culture that have allowed the cellphone, particularly text

messaging, to flourish. These are the importance of family, “hiya” (meaning shyness or

embarrassment) and the need to be in the know. The family is still the center of Philippine

society and the cellphone has allowed them to keep in touch and to communicate regularly.

Despite the distances of time and space, text messaging holds the family together. When

faced with emotions, confrontations, or demands, the Filipino is shy and embarrassed. Text

messaging allows the user to hide behind a mask instead of engaging in face-to-face

conversation. This is especially true when dealing with the opposite sex or dating, parents,

superiors at work, etc.

Filipinos also like to always be in the know. We may be shy about telling a parent

we love them or asking the boss for a raise or telling a guy we are attracted to him; but we
are definitely curious about the day-to-day lives of the people around us. Years of

colonization and oppressive governments have also created an air of suspicion towards the

media and the government. The cellphone has allowed people to verify news and

information through a network of friends and family. While the tremendous impact of the

cellphone on Philippine society and culture cannot be denied, there have also been impacts

on the economy.

Since the deregulation of the telecommunications industry in 1994, the industry has

spawned a host of entrepreneurial activity in areas such as application programming for

mobile content (ranging from simple ringtones and phone logos to Java-based games for

General Packet Radio Service [GPRS]) and new cottage industries devoted to pre-paid call

and text card sales, handset and accessory sales, service centers, and others. There is room

for growth in creating more content for mobile phones whether it be games, advertising,

new features, etc. As prices of cellphones and the cost of making calls and texts go down,

combined with growth in the Philippine economy, the cellphone’s future looks bright. As

more and more people use this technology, more impacts on society and culture can be

studied.

This thesis aimed to examine the impact of cellphones on Philippine culture and

society. Much further study can be made in this area. An in-depth study of the differences

or similarities in the use of cellphones by men and women would be interesting. While

currently there is no evidence of a disparity in the amount of cellphone use between the
sexes, it would be fascinating to see if there are any differences in the kind of use. While

this thesis briefly touches on the impact of text messaging on language, it would be have

value to do a more in depth study on the matter. It would be interesting to see conclusive

data on how much speech, spelling, and writing has been affected by shorthand text

messages. In addition, a study on the texting language and etiquette that have resulted from

cellphones and text messaging would be valuable. Much can indeed by studied and written

about cellphone use in the Philippines. This paper only provides a general overview of the

impacts and reasons on why the cellphone has been so successful. Good or bad, there is no

turning back. The cellphone is here to stay and will continue to be an essential technology

for Philippine society and culture.

People are more connected than ever, thanks in large part to rapid advancements in

technology.

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.

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.

The overuse of technology may have a more significant impact on developing children and
teenagers.

In this article, learn about the psychological and physical health effects of technology, as well as
how to create healthful habits with technology and avoid overuse.

Psychological effects

Overuse or dependence on technology may have adverse psychological effects, including:

Isolation

Technologies, such as social media, are designed to bring people together, yet they may have the
opposite effect in some cases.

A 2017study in young adults aged 19–32 years found that people with higher social media use
were more than three times as likely to feel socially isolated than those who did not use social
media as often.
Finding ways to reduce social media use, such as setting time limits for social apps, may help
reduce feelings of isolation in some people.

Depression and anxiety

The authors of a 2016 systematic review Trusted Source discussed the link between social
networks and mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety.

Their research found mixed results. People who had more positive interactions and social
support on these platforms appeared to have lower levels of depression and anxiety.

However, the reverse was also true. People who perceived that they had more negative social
interactions online and who were more prone to social comparison experienced higher levels of
depression and anxiety.

So, while there does appear to be a link between social media and mental health, a significant
determining factor is the types of interactions people feel they are having on these platforms.

Physical health effects

Technology use may increase the risk of physical issues as well, including:

Eyestrain

Technologies, such as handheld tablets, smartphones, and computers, can hold a person’s
attention for long periods. This may lead to eyestrain.

Symptoms of digital eyestrain can include blurred vision and dry eyes. Eyestrain may also lead
to pains in other areas of the body, such as the head, neck, or shoulders.

Several technological factors may lead to eyestrain, such as:

  screen time
 screen glare
 screen brightness
 viewing too close or too far away
 poor sitting posture
 underlying vision issues

Taking regular breaks away from the screen may reduce the likelihood of eyestrain.

Anyone regularly experiencing these symptoms should see an optometrist for a checkup.

The 20-20-20 rule for digital viewing

When using any form of digital screen for longer periods of time, the American Optometric
Association recommend using the 20-20-20 rule.

To use the rule, after every 20 minutes of screen time, take a 20-second break to look at
something at least 20 feet away.

Doing this may help reduce the strain on the eyes from staring at a screen for a continuous
period.

Poor posture

The way many people use mobile devices and computers may also contribute to incorrect
posture. Over time, this may lead to musculoskeletal issues.

Many technologies promote a “down and forward” user position, meaning the person is hunched
forward and looking down at the screen. This can put an unnecessary amount of pressure on the
neck and spine.
 A 5-year study in the journal Applied Ergonomics found an association between texting on a
mobile phone and neck or upper back pain in young adults.

The results indicated the effects were mostly short term, though some people continued to have
long-term symptoms.

However, some studies challenge these results.

A 2018 study Trusted Source

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In the European Spine Journal found that the posture of the neck while texting made no
difference in symptoms such as neck pain.

This study concluded that texting and “text neck” did not influence neck pain in young adults.
However, the study did not include a long-term follow-up.

It may be that other factors influence neck pain, as well, such as age and activity levels.

Correcting posture problems while using technology may lead to an overall improvement in
posture and strength in the core, neck, and back.

For example, if a person finds themselves sitting in the same position for hours at a time, such as
sitting at a desk while working, regularly standing or stretching may help reduce strain on the
body.

Additionally, taking short breaks, such as walking around the office every hour, may also help
keep the muscles loose and avoid tension and incorrect posture.
Sleep problems

Using technology too close to bedtime may cause issues with sleep. This effect has to do with
the fact that blue light, such as the light from cell phones, e-readers, and computers, stimulates
the brain.

Authors of a 2014 study found that this blue light is enough to disturb the body’s natural
circadian rhythm. This disturbance could make it harder to fall asleep or lead to a person feeling
less alert the next day.

To avoid the potential impact of blue light on the brain, people can stop using electronic devices
that emit blue light in the hour or two before bedtime.

Gentle activities to wind down with instead, such as reading a book, doing gentle stretches, or
taking a bath, are alternatives.

Reduced physical activity

Most everyday digital technologies are sedentary. More extended use of these technologies
promotes a more sedentary lifestyle, which is known to have negative health effects, such as
contributing to:

 obesity
 cardiovascular disease
 type 2 diabetes
 premature death

Finding ways to take breaks from sedentary technologies may help promote a more active
lifestyle.

Other forms of technology may help, however.

Research from 2017 indicates that active technologies, such as app notifications, emails, and
wearable technologies that promote exercise may reduce short-term sedentary behavior.

This could help people set healthful patterns and become more physically active

Children’s brains are still developing and may be more sensitive to the effects of technology and
its overuse than adult brains.

A 2018 review of various studies noted the possible adverse effects of children using different
technologies.

In children

Children who overuse technology may be more likely to experience issues, including:

 low academic performance

 lack of attention
 low creativity
 delays in language development
 delays in social and emotional development
 physical inactivity and obesity
 poor sleep quality
 social issues, such as social incompatibility and anxiety
 aggressive behaviors
 addiction to these technologies
 higher BMI

The research also noted the importance of teaching children to interact with these technologies
in healthful ways by monitoring their time using them and providing interesting alternatives.
Additionally, a study of teenagers aged 15–16Trusted Source found that those who had high
digital media use had an increased chance of developing symptoms of attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

This does not mean that digital media use causes ADHD, rather that there is an association
between the two. More research needs to determine what this association means.

The authors of 2015 research Trusted Source found that technology appears to negatively affect
the overall health of children and teenagers of all ages. Researchers noted the importance of
parents and caregivers controlling screen time in all children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend children under 18 months old avoid screen
time altogether, while 2–5-year-olds have no more than 1 hour a day of high-quality viewing
with an adult

Summary

The recent boom in technology has changed the average American lifestyle. While technology
has many positive effects, there are some possible risks.

Anyone uncertain about the effects that technology has on them may want to take steps to cut
back on their use of devices and screen time and re-evaluate how they feel with and without
these devices

Written by Jon Johnson on February 25, 2020

Negative effects of technology: Psychological, social, and health (medicalnewstoday.com)

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has improved in terms of its preparedness for
technological change in the next few years.

The Philippines climbed to the 55th spot out of 82 economies tracked in the latest
Technological Readiness Ranking published by the Economist Intelligence Unit on Tuesday.

The Philippines bagged a score of 5.5 and shared the 55th place with Colombia, Jordan,
Kazakhstan, Serbia and Sri Lanka. In Southeast Asia, the Philippines is the 4th most tech-
ready economy.

The EIU’s latest ranking gauged how prepared governments, businesses and individuals are
for digital disruption from this year until 2022 based on three key categories: access to the
internet, digital economy infrastructure and openness to innovation. In the EIU’s previous
technological readiness rankings for 2013-2017, the Philippines scored 4.7 and tied for the
60th place with Morocco.

“As infrastructure development takes hold in the Philippines, it will ramp up the
archipelago’s technical readiness,” the EIU analyst Anwita Basu said in an interview.

“The situation as it currently stands is not as favorable as compared to other countries in the
region. However, we believe that the country will make steady progress in improving cyber
security, creating e-government portals and raising internet connectivity speed, over the
forthcoming years. These factors have led to a slight improvement in the country’s forward
looking rank,” Basu added.

Australia, Singapore and Sweden topped the EIU’s new technological readiness ranking.

At the bottom of the index were Libya and Angola, where corruption and weak institutions
have “stymied investment in infrastructure,” the EIU said.

Ian Nicolas Cigaral (philstar.com) – June 6, 2018 – 10:38am

Philippines climbs in technological readiness ranking - Securing The Future of Philippine

Industries (industry.gov.ph)