Gadget Use Research Articles

The impact of digital era: Intensity of excessive use of gadget causing eating difficulty on children

This study aims at testing whether the use of gadget excessively has a correlation to eating difficulty of children. This research used cross-sectional study design with Chi-square testing involving 215 mothers of children aged 6-12 years who were selected by using stratified random sampling in State Primary School 08 of Tegal Alur, West Jakarta, Indonesia. This study used Children's Eating Behaviour Questionnaire and gadget use intensity questionnaire. This study revealed that there was a significant relationship between intensity of using gadget and eating difficulty behavior on school-aged children (P-value=0.009). Children using gadget in a high intensity have an opportunity of 2.145 times bigger of causing eating difficulty than a low intensity (OR=2.145; 95% CI=1.239-18.357). These findings suggest that parents have to pay an active attention to their children's growth and development by applying a good eating pattern and limitation of using gadget.

Gadget use and visual acuity among school-age children in Tagbilaran city central elementary school: A correlational study

Objective: To determine the correlation between gadget use and visual acuity in school-age children. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional survey on 120 school-age children in Tagbilaran City Central Elementary School conducted from July 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. A questionnaire was used to ask information regarding access to gadget and duration of gadget use. A visual acuity examination using the Snellen eye chart was performed by an optometrician. The results of the visual acuity examination were noted alongside the duration of gadget use. Results: Majority of the pupils use a gadget for 1 to 1.5 hours in a day; but 11.7% use a gadget longer than 4 hours. Majority of the pupils have emmetropia, 7.5% have myopia, and none have hyperopia. Correlation studies show that there is no association between duration of gadget use and visual acuity of school-age children (p=0.589, |r|=0.050). Conclusion: There is no correlation between gadget use and visual acuity of school-age children. The duration of gadget use has no impact on the development of visual defects in school-age children.

KAJIAN WACANA DAMPAK PENGGUNAAN GADGET (GAWAI) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN SOSIAL EMOSIONAL PADA ANAK USIA DINI

This research is motivated by the use of gadgets in early childhood which has positive and negative impacts, one of which is in children's social emotional abilities. Most parents do not understand the impact of using gadgets on children, providing gadgets to children so as not to interfere with parents' activities, introducing technology from an early age and making friends in cyberspace which will affect the child's social emotional ability in fact, social emotional abilities in children really need to be developed from an early age so that children grow and develop as expected. Therefore, research is needed on the impact of gadget use on socio-emotional abilities in early childhood. This research includes literature research with a qualitative research approach. Sources of data taken are from library data in the form of books and research journals in accordance with the study to be studied. The results of the study explain that the use of gadgets in early childhood has an impact on children's social emotional abilities.

The Relationship Of Self Control To Students Gadget Use

This research was animed to examine the corralation between self-control and student gadget use. This research is a quantitative study involving students in SMAN 1 Sungayang with a total sample of 245 students. The instrument used to collect data in this study was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the rank spearman correlation technique with help of the statistic product and service solution (SPSS) 22.0 program. These reasult indicate the correlation coefficient in this study is -0.062 and signifficant level of 0,335. This means that there is no correlation between sefl-control and gadget use. So, concluded that the higher the self-control, the lower the use of gadgets, and conversely the lower the self-control, the higher the use of gadgets.

Assessment of electronic gadgets use and its' effects on daily life and health of primary school children

Background: Electronic devices are the latest exquisite invention of our modern life and it makes our life so easy and comfortable. Electronic gadgets are now used by the primary school children in a wider scale during the COVlD-19 pandemic. It is imperative to explore its effect of daily life and health of the school children. The objective of the study was to determine the technological interaction of the children and how it is affecting their daily routine, grades and physical health.
 Methods: This is a cross-sectional study among the students of grade four. A total 340 students were selected by random sampling method from four schools. Data were collected by face to face interview with a structured pretested questionnaire. The study was conducted at Dhanmondi Govt. Boys' High School, Kamrunnessa Govt. Girls School, Dhanmondi, Bangladesh International School and College (BISC), Mohakhali and SOS Hermann Gmeiner College, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Data were collected from May to October, 2019. Data analysis, findings and results were prepared in November and December, 2019.
 Results: Among 340 respondents of this study, maximum (78.2%) students watch TV daily, 55.9% of them play with the mobile every day and half (50%) of the students use the tablet daily. Majority (79.7%) respondents have internet at their home and 36.5% of them use the net alone. The causes of usage are- 37.9% students use for entertainment purpose, 26.5% use for education purpose and 34.4% use for both entertainment and education purpose.
 Conclusion: Children are the future generation of our country. So, it is a prime need to look into this problem and protect our children from the threat of electronic gadget use.
 JOPSOM 2020; 39(1): 78-87

Pengaruh Pembelajaran Berbasis Permainan Online Terhadap Kecerdasan Fisik Motorik Anak Usia Dini

Technology is developing very rapidly so that it can simplify human work, both science, information, games, buying and selling, and so on on the internet. Apart from having an impact on the fast and easy access to information, it also has an impact on health, social, intelligence, psychological, financial and other aspects. It is excessive if it is overused to make it addictive. Such as addiction to online games, TikTok, and youtube which results in dependence and underestimates health and time. This research uses literacy studies. The purpose of this study is to present findings of the impact of gadget use on children. The results show that technological advances have both positive and negative impacts. There are various kinds of game applications that are easily accessed by children, both game content and those that can stimulate children's development, such as creativity, memory, physical motor, cognitive and so on. So it is necessary to take preventive steps so that technological developments can also reduce the negative impact on children's development.

STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN ACCOMPANYING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO USE GADGETS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The school from home (SFH) policy during the COVID-19 pandemic has an impact on the routine activities of elementary students at home. Prior to COVID-19, the time spent by elementary school children using gadgets ranged from 1 to 2 hours per day, while during SFH elementary students could spend at least 4 hours per day. The increasing intensity and frequency of gadget use among elementary school students makes the role of parents important in accompanying children. Of course, the role of parents is needed so that children can use gadgets wisely to support educational goals, not just for entertainment purposes. The purpose of this study is to strengthen the role of parents in assisting elementary school children to use gadgets during the COVID-19 pandemic through outreach and mentoring activities. The subjects involved were 30 parents who have elementary school children in Porodeso Village, Sekaran District, Lamongan Regency. The method of implementation uses face-to-face techniques (with health protocols), door to door, and online (online using whatsapp group). Based on the results of interviews with parents after participating in the program, it shows that most parents have understood and implemented the gadget assistance material for children. The principles of gadget assistance for elementary school children include: exemplary, agreement, consistency, and serenity.

The Use of Technology in the Cognitive Development of Early Children

This study was conducted to analyze how the effect of gadget use in early childhood on children's cognitive development. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. the source of the data used is the result of observations of children and parents regarding the use of gadgets in children's cognitive development at Kindergarten Risanti I, West Jakarta. The research result show use of gadgets in children can improve cognitive development of children. through gadgets, children can learn independently about language or mathematics. children's learning through gadgets must be under the supervision of parents. children should not be allowed to use gadgets as they wish. The positive impact of using gadgets on children, consisting of: Improved cognitive skills, More fun for kids, and Educating young ones. The negative impact of using gadgets on children, consisting of: Learning problems, Anxiety, Lazy thinking, Decreased concentration, and hyperactivity.

Use of Gadgets With Preschool Developmental Disorders; Study Literature Review

Preschool children experience rapid physical, motor, intellectual, language and social development processes. Growth and development during the preschool period is a very influential basic stage and forms the basis for further development. One of the factors or stimuli that can affect children's development is the child's habit of playing gadgets. The aim is to find out more about the Screen Time of Gadget Usage with developmental disorders of pre-school children. Method: In this literature review, it was obtained from the Google Schoolar database, journals selected from the last 5 years 31 May 2015 to 31 July 2020 which consisted of 4 research results from 4 different journals. The keywords used are "Gadget Usage, preschool, and Development Disorders". Result: Screen time using gadgets affects developmental disorders of pre-school children. The conclusions of the 4 journals reviewed show that Gadget Use affects the developmental disorders of pre-school children.

THE EFFECT OF THE USE OF GADGETS ON THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF CLASS V STUDENTS OF SD ST. ANTONIUS WAKES THE MULIA MEDAN

From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the average score on the study results had an average of 66.90 with a category of 32.72% and gadget use had an average of 85.36 with a category of 34.54%. Furthermore, to test the hypothesis using the test "t" so that it obtained a rhitung value of -0.169 and t¬count of -1248 then consulted with ttabel at a significant level of 5% is 1,673. Therefore thitung obtained is smaller than ttabel which is -1248 < 1,673. then H0 was accepted and Ha was rejected. This proves that the use of gadgets has no effect on the learning outcomes of grade V students of St. Antonius Bangun Mulia Medan Learning Year 2019/2020.

THE EFFECT OF THE USE OF GADGETS ON THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF CLASS V STUDENTS OF SD ST. ANTONIUS WAKES THE MULIA MEDAN

From the results of the study, it can be concluded that the average score on the study results had an average of 66.90 with a category of 32.72% and gadget use had an average of 85.36 with a category of 34.54%. Furthermore, to test the hypothesis using the test "t" so that it obtained a rhitung value of -0.169 and t¬count of -1248 then consulted with ttabel at a significant level of 5% is 1,673. Therefore thitung obtained is smaller than ttabel which is -1248 < 1,673. then H0 was accepted and Ha was rejected. This proves that the use of gadgets has no effect on the learning outcomes of grade V students of St. Antonius Bangun Mulia Medan Learning Year 2019/2020.

The Effect of Gadget Use on Child Development: A Path Analysis Evidence from Melawi, West Kalimantan

Background: The use of gadgets in early childhood can affect the mental and physical deve­lop­ment of children. The Indonesian Pediatric Association (IDAI) estimates that 5-10% of children ex­perience developmental delays. Children's development is influenced by environmental factors, pa­rents, nutritional status, and the use of gadgets. This study aimed to analyze the effect of gadget use on child development in Melawi, West Kalimantan, using path analysis model. Subject and Method: This was a cross sectional study conducted in Melawi, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, from August to September 2019. A total 200 children aged 3 to 5 years old was selected by fixed ex­posure sampling. The dependent variable was child development. The independent variables were gadget usage, maternal age, maternal education, maternal em­ploy­ment, family income, number of children, and family type. The data were collected by ques­tion­naire. The data were analyzed by path analysis run on Stata 13. Result: Child development was directly and positively affected by maternal aged ≥20 years old (b= 1.52; 95% CI= -0.29 to 3.35; p= 0.101), high maternal education (b=2.53; 95% CI=1.23 to 3.84; p<0.001), family income ≥Rp 2,288,000 (b= 1.38; 95% CI= 0.01 to 2.77; p= 0.049), and core family type (b= 1.61; 95% CI= 0.43 to 2.80; p= 0.008). Child development was directly and nega­tively affected by gadget use (b= -2.74; 95% CI= -3.99 to -1.49; p<0.001), mother working outside the house (b= -1.98; 95% CI= -3.06 to -0.90; p<0.001), and number of children >2 (b= -2.48; 95% CI= -3.67 to -1.29; p<0.001). Child development was indirectly affected by maternal education and maternal employment. Conclusion: Child development is directly and positively affected by maternal aged ≥20 years old, high maternal education, high family income, and core family type. Child development is directly and nega­tively affected by gadget use, mother working outside the house, and number of children >2. Child development is indirectly affected by maternal education and maternal employment. Keywords: gadget use, child development, path analysis Correspondence: Livia Calorina. Postgraduate of Public Health Sciences, Sebelas Maret University, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36 A, Surakarta, Central Java 57126. Email: liviacalorina41@gmail.com. Mobile: 081346595497 Journal of Maternal and Child Health (2020), 5(1): 111-120 https://doi.org/10.26911/thejmch.2020.05.01.12

Interest Student Learning: Empirical Study of The Use of Gadget and Learning Environment

This study uses a quantitative approach which aims to determine the effect of gadget use and the environment on students' learning interest. The sampling technique used a proportional random sampling technique by lottery in order to obtain a sample of 47 students. Data collection using a questionnaire. The analysis used multiple regression techniques with the help of SPSS version 20 for windows. The results of the data analysis concluded that there was no influence on the use of gadgets and the environment of grade IX students at 9 Purworejo Junior High School for the 2019/2020 Academic Year. The research findings showed that the use of gadgets and the environment did not have a significant impact on interest in learning (p> 0.05). This is indicated by a small impact of 11.30% use of gadgets and 23.20% of the influence of the environment on interest in learning, thus this research recommends that schools provide education about the importance of interest in learning to achieve expected achievements and provide learning support facilities such as better facilities and infrastructure so that the environment learning becomes more comfortable in the era of technological development. In addition, the importance of cooperation between parents, teachers, and schools so that the use of gadgets is used by students for learning purposes.

An Educational Study on Gadget Addiction and Mental Health among Gen Z

The acceleration of modern technology in the techno gadget era has led to the transformation of modern media highlighted by Generation Z. The aim of this study is to explore how gadget addiction influences the level of depression, anxiety, stress and sleep quality among the samples from the Ministry of Health Training Institution Sungai Buloh, Malaysia. Using the stratified sampling method, a total of 316 college students from various field are surveyed on the Smartphone Problematic Use Questionnaire, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale and Pittsburg Sleeping Quality Index. The Pearson correlation analysis and linear regression are adopted to find the relationship among the variables. Results show that gadget addiction is a predictor of depression, anxiety, stress and sleep disturbances. The findings of descriptive analysis show that the level of addiction, depression, anxiety and stress among the trainers is high. Positive correlations are found between the gadget addiction and levels of depression, anxiety, stress and sleep quality. Levels of depression, anxiety, stress and sleep quality among trainers are significant, with 13%, 10.7%, 12.5% and 3.4% experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and sleeping disturbance respectively. Therefore, it is generally possible to know that the problem of gadget addiction can interfere with mental health of the users if the use of gadgets is not well controlled. The implications of this study are useful to academics and heavy gadget users and those who are hooked with their gadgets in their everyday life. Further studies in this area are needed to delve deeper into other issues related to each element of gadget addiction in order to reinforce the research framework which will in turn develop a standard guide for controlling gadget use in Malaysia.

Correlation Between the Level of Parents’ Knowledge and Management of Gadget Use in Pre-School Children in RW 03 Kedaung Village Ciputat

Correlation Between the Level of Parents’ Knowledge and Management of Gadget Use in Pre-School Children in RW 03 Kedaung Village Ciputat

PERAN ORANG TUA DALAM MENYIKAPI GADGET DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP PENYIMPANGAN PERILAKU SEKSUAL ANAK

The purpose of this study is to describe the role of parents in responding to gadgets and their implications for deviant sexual behavior in children. The method used by researchers in compiling this research is a descriptive qualitative method. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study are as follows: The frequency of gadget use needs to be limited. Children do not need to be given excessive gadgets, because the most important thing is that children can use them and know their optimal uses. The intensity of excessive use of gadgets can lead to sexual deviations in children. The role of parents in addressing the use of gadgets to their children is very important. This is done so that children do not abuse their parents' trust in them. The attitude that needs to be shown is accompanying children when playing gadgets and parents must be able to operate it. As for the impact that may arise if parents do not supervise the use of gadgets on their children, then their children will carry out deviant behavior. The form of the deviation is in the form of bad attitude and speech. Usually in the form of an erotic attitude and obscene speech.

Klasifikasi Menggunakan Metode Naïve Bayes: Tingkat Pengaruh Penggunaan Gadget terhadap Kematangan Kecerdasan Emosi Mahasiswa

Gadgets are generally used by individuals to help increase their knowledge, facilitate communication, and also accelerate the development of scientific information. The use of gadgets such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, or iPads has become a habit among students. The students use gadgets for their daily needs. The convenience offered by using gadgets makes students need to be wise in using gadgets. The students can easily search for the lecture materials, take online classes, communicate in a virtual classroom, and see the results of their studies. However, gadgets also have a negative side. Some of the negative effects of the use of gadgets, such as addiction to playing online games, reduced face-to-face interaction, cheating on exams. This article aims to build a classification application for the level of influence of gadget use on the maturity of students' emotional intelligence using the Naïve Bayes method. From this research, the classification application for the level of influence of gadget use on the maturity of student's emotional intelligence using the Naïve Bayes method has been created. The test results of this application show an accuracy of 82%.

Computer/Screen vision syndrome it’s management: an Ayurvedic approach Reference Novel Coronavirus-19

Presently a Day because of the Covid-19 pandemic circumstance. Numerous individuals are Working From the home. Understudy is additionally going to the online class from home. Due to Covid-19 pandemic circumstance, all physical activities of all individual stop. Because of work from home, online classes, online stage require advanced gadget use for a long time day by day coming about Multifactorial sickness of visual surface, i.e. Screen Vision Syndrome and a great many of individuals experience the ill effects of this infections. In the current way of life, each individual is getting influenced because of radiation might be because of VDT (Video show terminals), PC, T.V, Tablet and portable. Side effects are the most regularly happening medical conditions among VDT clients. The principle visual manifestations revealed by VDT clients incorporate 1) Redness of Eye, 2) Dry eyes, 3) Eye Strain, 4) Burning of Eye, 5) Headache, 6) Itching of Eye, 7) Neck, shoulder, or back agony, 8) Blurred Vision accordingly term the expression "Screen Vision Syndrome"(SVS) In present-day Science there is greasing up medication accessible has not explicit impact for long time impact on SVS .on this premise Ayurveda manages alteration in the way of life which is useful for the person to stay solid in this pandemic circumstance without the impact on there work. In this article, we have to take an audit of the various ayurvedic system and there a method of activity of that treatment. In this article as there is no name ailments CVS except for according to lakshan we can comprehend CVS from Ayuervedic writing. Likewise, avoidance strategy to forestall CVS. In present-day medication no cures aside of oil Eye Drop, advising for reasonable PC use, PC glasses. So the line of treatment is of Netragataroga Chikitsa-, Pindi, Shirodhara Aschotana, Seka, Prakshalana Bidalaka followed by Tarpana &Nasya with Vatapittahara Dravyas can likewise be given. Yogic eye practices loosen up eye muscles to lessen eye fatigue and build the endurance of eye muscles.

HUBUNGAN SMARTPHONE DENGAN KUALITAS TIDUR REMAJA DI SMA NEGERI 2 MAJENE

Gadgets are a technological tool that is currently developing rapidly. Technological developments require teenagers to use gadgets every day. The high use of gadgets at night will lead to insufficient healthy sleep needs in adolescents so that the quality and time of sleep is reduced. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between gadget use and adolescent sleep quality. This type of research is quantitative with a Cross Sectional Study approach with the Non Random Sampling method and the questionnaire used in the use of gadgets is the Smartphone Compulsion Test while the sleep quality questionnaire is the KKT. The sample used was 100 students. The results of the analysis that has been tested by Chi Square show that the hypothesis tested in the study is accepted with a significant value of 0.000, which means less than 0.05 (p> 0.05). It can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between the use of gadgets and the sleep quality of adolescents in SMA Negeri 2 Majene. It is hoped that teenagers can limit their use of gadgets and use gadgets properly without disturbing sleep quality. Keywords: Gadgets, Sleep Quality, Teenagers

Relationship of Gadget Use With Sleep Quality in Pandemy Covid-19 In School Age Children in State Elementary School Goa Jereweh District West Sumbawa

Around 1.5 billion children have been dismissed from school due to the outbreak of Covid-19,as a result of which many of them are spending more time using electronic devices during the lockdown.According to data from the American Children's Academy, 75% of 9-10 year olds experience sleep deprivation due to unsupervised use of technology.The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between gadget use and sleep quality in school age children.This study used a correlation design with a cross sectional approach.The data collection tool used a questionnaire. Data analysis used the Spearman-rho test.The results of this study found that there was no relationship between the use of gadgets and the quality of sleep during the Covid-19 pandemic with a P-Value of 0.653> 0.05 (insignificant). Recommend that parents can increase their activities and activities with children,such as involving children in home activities and exercising together to distract children from gadgets.