Effects of Media and Technology on Children’s Narrative Skills

Abstract

Abstract: Narratives are special in several ways-they tend to be expressed, or controlled by a single speaker. They are usually spoken in external terms and have a special organisation. Narratives are a type of discourse in which people describe a series of events from an actual or fictional world in the past (Labov & Waletzky 1967). In conversation they are common in the form of stories, jokes and anecdotes. Effective communication and narrative abilities are now crucial for people in every aspect of life in the modern, rapidly changing world. The ability to create engaging and convincing narratives that attract people, convey ideas, and motivate action is one of the skills that holds a distinct position. The power of a narrative is acknowledged as a strong tool for engrossing and connecting with others, whether it be in literature, marketing, teaching, or even scientific inquiry. In this study 15 children were chosen, between the ages of 5-10 years. The current study's objective is to examine how media and technology affect children's narrative abilities between the age range of 5 -10 years with an emphasis on the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology. The results revealed that children in both the groups in the age range of 5-10 years didn’t exhibit any significant difference in their narrative skills.