SCREEN TIME VS FAMILY TIME: A CASE STUDY OF SOCIAL INTERACTION IN MULTAN CANTONMENT HOUSEHOLD

Muhammad Owaim Nadeem; Zulfiqar Zahid; Nadeem -ud-din

Authors

Muhammad Owaim Nadeem MPhil Scholar Sociology, NCBA&E Lahore, Multan Sub-Campus, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Zahid Zulfiqar Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
Dr Nadeem-ud-din Associate Professor Sociology, NCBA&E Lahore, Multan Sub-Campus, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Screen Time; Family Time; Social Interaction; Multan Cantonment; Household.

Abstract

This research examines the influence of smartphones on the parent-child relationship within the home and family environment. To fully evaluate how smart phones have changed parent-child relationships within the home and family environment, a literature review using an integrative, thorough analysis was performed on many different types of literature sources. The research’s conclusion is that usage of smart phones strongly impacts parent-child relationships in the home and family environment. Uncontrolled usage of smartphones is reducing parent-child quality time, but, if used appropriately, smart phones can serve as an excellent educational resource. Smart phones, and other forms of advanced technology made available by cellular companies, have greatly changed society through these devices over the last twenty years. Most of the task society must perform can now be completed on smartphones. Fast and effective communication on many different websites and through social media with smartphones provides society with immediate, real-time, global communication capabilities. The usage of smart phones has made it feasible for users to access information at an increased level of convenience, without having to rely on separate tools or software. The effective management of family smart phones has become very important in achieving this balance, thereby maintaining a high level of responsibility as parents need to take an active role in the educating of their children on how to responsibly use and ethically behave with respect to their use of smart phones. Families can achieve a balance that encourages the positive development of children and their well-being by following reasonable and responsible methods for using smart phones and making sustainable decisions about their use.

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