Effects of Computer From Ages 10-17in the Poblacion of Donsol: A Survey

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Technology defined as an application of knowledge to the practical aims of human life or to changing and manipulating the human environment. Many studies have concluded that children's physical, personal and social development will suffer due to excessive exposure to technology. The purpose of this study is to provide data and information about the bad effects of computer among 10-17 years old in the Poblacion of Donsol. The Researchers chose this topic because they observed that youths nowadays are spending their spare times in using gadgets such computers that causes them to be addicted and affects their physical and mental health. This also aims to examine youths' (from Ages 10-17 years old) understanding and knowledge in using computer and its effects.

METHODS

Thestudy dealt on effects of computer from Ages 10-17 in the Poblacion of Donsol. The descriptive survey method using survey questionnaire was used. This study utilized 50 computer users as respondents. Data gathered were triangulated, analyzed and interpreted.

RESULTS

The study population included fifty computer user including thirty-nine male (78%) and eleven female (22%). The mean age of participants was 15 years old. Based on the finding presented in table 5, forty-four (88%) out fifty students was aware to the bad effects of computer. Based on the table 6, wherein nineteen respondents answered "Eye Strain" , with a percentage of 38% and the effect ranked 1st. sixteen respondents answered "Having a bad performance and low grades in school" , with a percentage of 32% and the effect ranked 2nd. Fifteen respondents answered "Not in a right time to eat”, with a percentage of 30%, and the effect ranked 3rd. And based on table 7, a proposed action plan in order to lessen the bad effects of computer, the suggested solution is to have a Seminar about the right manner in using computer, with a percentage of 42% out of 100%. In view of the findings and conclusion, this recommendation was presented for consideration of Municipality of Donsol should sponsor series of seminars on the right manner in using computer.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, Municipality of Donsol should sponsor seminars providing education on the right manner in using computer. The teenager that uses computer must able to aware to the bad effects of computer. And they must focus on their study and limit themselves in using computer.