Technology Exposure: Its Relationship to the Study Habits and Academic Performance of Students

The 21st century emphasizes the role of technology in different facets of life, especially in the educational system, as it serves as a platform for teachers and students in the delivery of effective teaching and learning process. In this perspective, descriptive-correlational research determines the level of technology exposure and its relationship to the study and academic performance in Social Studies subject of the one hundred seventy-four (174) students who were randomly chosen from a total population of six hundred eighty-eight (688) during the School Year 2018-2019 in the three selected public secondary schools in the district of Tapaz West, Schools Division of Capiz, Philippines. The data were gathered using a standardized survey questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics: mean, percentage, frequency count, and standard deviation. For the inferential statistics: t-test, analysis of variance, and Pearson r correlation at 0.05 level of significance through the aid of the SPSS software version 27. The study's significant findings revealed that exposure to technology significantly relates to students' study habits. At the same time, it does not significantly relate to their academic performance in Social Studies subjects. The findings suggest that school administrators, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders should ensure that students are properly guided to the right technology platforms to support learning and improve their study habits towards excellent academic achievement.

Exploring the Potential Effects of Technology Exposure on Temporary Impulsive Behaviors in Children

Objective: In this study, we examined the potential impact technology exposure has on children. We focused on its relation to temporary impulsive behaviors. Methods: We conducted a randomized, controlled experiment on kindergartners to examine whether exposure to media influenced their short-term impulsivity. Results: Our findings confirm impulsivity in the experimental group. All test score means were statistically differen- all time scores were smaller and means for all error scores were larger in the post-study. This implies children respond faster but with more errors, a typical symptom of impulsivity. Conclusion: Our results support the importance of minimizing excessive use of technologies for children to reduce educational risks. Exposure to technology has demonstrated increased tendencies among children, where there are demonstrated difficulties in slowing down and controlling the number of errors they make on complext parts of presented tasks. In contrast, children with no exposure to the technology were better able to slow down, and make fewer errors.

Internet Technology Exposure, Social Intercourse Patterns, and Student Characters

This study aims to determine the effect of internet technology on student characters, as well as the influence of social intercourse patterns on their characters. The study used a survey method of 77 students at a religious school in Cilacap, Indonesia. Data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, and observation techniques. The results showed; First, exposure to internet technology has a negative effect on student character. The higher internet technology exposure, the worse students character. This is indicated by the correlation coefficient of -0.507 and is significant at the significance level of 0.05. Second, the social intercourse pattern affects the character of students. The tighter of social intercourse pattern, the better the character of students, conversely the more free the students' social intercourse, the worse their character. This conclusion is obtained from the correlation coefficient of 0.737 and is significant at the significance level of 0.05. Third, exposure to internet technology and social intercourse patterns simultaneously have a significant effect on student character. This conclusion is obtained from the multiple correlation coefficient of 0.752, which is significant at the 0.05 level.

The Influences of Effectiveness, Competitive Advantages and Market Accessibility on SME Performance in Malaysia

The advent of online business has changed the pattern of doing business recently. This circumstance puts more pressure on SMEs to sustain their position in the fiercely competitive market. Unlike multinational companies, SMEs have several inevitable weaknesses in terms of planning strategy, technology exposure as well as resources that serve as a stumbling block to their better and competitive performance. Thus, online business appears to be a new medium to enhance the performance. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the influences of effectiveness, competitive advantage and market accessibility on SME performance in Malaysia. This study uses cross sectional study which focuses on SMEs that are engaged in online businesses. 200 questionnaires were distributed particularly to SMEs in food and beverages (F&B); apparel and textile (A&T); and health and cosmetic (H&C) industries in Malaysia. Results indicate that market accessibility is the only variable which has an influence on entrepreneurs in online businesses within SMEs performance (β=.48, p<.01). This study can shed light on SME performance to the government. For example policy makers can enhance programs and initiatives in the SMEs Master Plan for the year 2012-2020. This study also helps the SMEs avail themselves of the online business opportunity in enhancing their performance. Therefore, the implication of market accessibility in influencing SME performance is discussed in this study.

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, 6th Ed - Spanish

NEW 6th edition! This essential resource from the most respected organization on child health is the one guide pediatricians routinely recommend and parents can safely trust. New and updated content includes: New chapter on the effects of media and technology exposure in children Updated Developmental Disability chapter Updated content using the latest cutting-edge research on early brain development Updated breastfeeding and nutrition content and policies Obesity updates Safety standard updates: the latest AAP recommendations, from CPR instruction and immunizations to childproofing tips and product and toy safety Updated content dedicated to sleep and allergies (including food allergies) Special messages for parents and stepfamilies And much more!

A STUDY OF CHILDREN’S BEHAVIOUR IN RELATION TO FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGICAL EXPOSURE AT PRE PRIMARY STAGE

The present study to assesses the impact of family structure, family environment and technology exposure on the behaviour of children at pre primary stage. 400 students from four schools of Jalandhar city (India) were selected on the basis of their family structure, reputation and socio-economic status as the sample for the study. Family environment scale by Bhatia and Chadha (1993) was used to measure the family environment of the students. Technology exposure inventory was prepared by the investigator to measure the technology exposure of the students. Eyberg's Child Behaviour Inventory (1998) was employed to measure the behaviour of the children. A 2X2X2 factorial design was employed for data analysis. The findings of the study reveal that children living in joint families show better behaviour and have less behavioural problems than children living in nuclear families. Child behaviour is better in families with good family environment than in families with poor family environment. The behaviour of children is better in families with less than 2 hours of technological exposure than in family with more than 2 hours of technological exposure. Children belonging to joint family and poor family environments and who were more exposed to technology were found to have more problems than children belonging to good family environment with less exposure to technology in joint as well as nuclear families.