Are the " studies" about us right?

[WinkyTheGreat]

AGE: 20+

Gender: Male

sexually active?
Y

If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice?
n

Are you over weight/obese?
A bit over weight

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue?
2

do you smoke/formerly?
y (not often)

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue?
1

do you drink?
y

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue?
1

do you feel in your own words, that the use of electronics through the course of a day have affected your life in a negative, or positive way?
A positive way. It is a way for me to relax at the end of the day and relieve some stress.

 

[sicDaniel]

AGE: 24

Gender: Male

sexually active? Yes

If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice? -> No

Are you over weight/obese? A little overweight, BMI ~27

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor) -> 2

do you smoke/formerly? -> No


do you drink? (y/n) Alcohol? Yes.

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor)
I don´t understand the question. I don´t drink alcohol because of video games, if that´s the issue.

do you feel in your own words, that the use of electronics through the course of a day have affected your life in a negative, or positive way?

Video gaming is one of my main hobbies and I have lots of fun, and school/university never suffered under my gaming habit. I don´t have many friends, but I like it that way and it´s not only because of video games. So, mostly positive.

 

[cocodog13]

AGE: 17

Gender: male

sexually active? yes

If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice? no

Are you over weight/obese? underweight

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor)

do you smoke/formerly? yes

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor)

4. (in a good way) since i started playing rpgs my cigaretes per day has decreased from roughly 10-15 to 3-7

do you drink? yes

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor)

1

do you feel in your own words, that the use of electronics through the course of a day have affected your life in a negative, or positive way?

positive. i.m saves me a small fortune in mobile credit.

 

[Naeo]

Age: 16 (am I C or the first D?)
Sexually active?: No.
TV/Media/Etc: N/A
I am not overweight/obese.
1-5: N/A
I do not smoke.
I do not drink.

I feel that overall technology/electronics/video games have a positive effect on my life. Sure, they deprive me of sunlight, but hand-eye coodination has actually improved notable since I started playing, and things like Xbox Live and Gmail have really helped me bond better with people I didn't know so well before and keep in contact with my friends easily. They provide a readily available source of information and entertainment for me. I still go outside and still prefer face-to-face talks, though.

 

[Nick2121]

AGE: 16-18

Gender: Male

sexually active? Yes

If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice? No

Are you over weight/obese? No, Quite the opposite in fact.


do you smoke/formerly? No



do you drink? Yes

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor)
1: I only drink recreationally, when Im out, or at a party, and have never been too drunk. And media didnt make me want to drink (or vice versa)

do you feel in your own words, that the use of electronics through the course of a day have affected your life in a negative, or positive way?
A Positive way. Its an easy way to contact my friends, to organise events, to remind me of appointments, and to keep me occupied when Im bored or depressed.

 

[Flap Jack452]

AGE: C

Gender: M

sexually active? N (with my self though)

If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice? Of not having sex, no...

Are you over weight/obese? No

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? I r no fat...

do you smoke/formerly? N

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? I r no smokie....

do you drink? N

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? I r no drink...

do you feel in your own words, that the use of electronics through the course of a day have affected your life in a negative, or positive way?

I have a wealth of information at my finger tips, and I can play videogames with my friends no matter where I am. I would say positive.

 

[Matronadena]

so would you say that " today, in this era" the life attached to the digital age is " Destroying" the " more traditional" ways of socialization/habbits etc.. or is it more or less just an evolution, things are not so much different, as they have just taken a natural growth, and were just seeing the first generations born into this new format show the potentials in ways not really explored by previous generations?

 

[Guitarmasterx7]

children/teens/young adults who spend more than 6 hours a day of electronic interaction ( t.v-games-internet-music-texting) are more likely to become obese, sexually active, smokers,and alcoholics, or other drugs.

Lolwut?

 

[McClaud]

I'm sorry if someone already asked this and I missed among the many responses, but:

What study was this? I cannot find any official APA study that directly corellates the use of electronic media with what some people consider deviant behavior. The statement causation seems faulty. Such a broad statement made over what is clearly a case-by-case situation depending on the individual does not follow logical progression.

I'm thinking it's a study by someone less than qualified, and with an ulterior motive/agenda. Again, I'd like to see this study and their proofs/collected information.

Since my major is psychology/sociology, I'd say that while electronic media has some negative results, there are a lot of positives (depending on the individual).

 

[Musical-Wheelchair]

AGE: 16

Gender: Male

-Sexually active?
Nope. Don't plan to be, either.

-If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice?
n/a

-Are you over weight/obese?
Underweight, actually. I hardly get hungry.

-If yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor)
n/a

-Do you smoke/formerly?
Nope.

-If yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor)
n/a

-Do you drink?
Nope again.

-If yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor)
n/a

-Do you feel in your own words, that the use of electronics through the course of a day have affected your life in a negative, or positive way?
I would say positive. I was involved in a spinal cord injury about three years ago, and as a result I can't go a lot of places without someone driving me around (don't have a car). Electronics are a reliable source of communication and entertainment for me, and has linked me to a rather imaginative Rp'er who always has a lot of unique stories to tell. My grades are high and I like heavy debates (MEANINGFUL ones on philosophy, not on useless crap like HOW CLOUD COULD SO TOTALLY BEAT SEPHIE IN A FIGHT LIEK OMG LUNATIC FANBOOOOOY. -_-), so... yep.

 

[snake_charm]

AGE: C

Gender: female

sexually active? (Y/N) No

Are you over weight/obese? no

do you smoke/formerly? (y/n) no

do you drink? (y/n) no

do you feel in your own words, that the use of electronics through the course of a day have affected your life in a negative, or positive way? positive, since they keep me from being incredibly bored, plus make me happy

 

[Matronadena]

I'm sorry if someone already asked this and I missed among the many responses, but:

What study was this? I cannot find any official APA study that directly corellates the use of electronic media with what some people consider deviant behavior. The statement causation seems faulty. Such a broad statement made over what is clearly a case-by-case situation depending on the individual does not follow logical progression.

I'm thinking it's a study by someone less than qualified, and with an ulterior motive/agenda. Again, I'd like to see this study and their proofs/collected information.

Since my major is psychology/sociology, I'd say that while electronic media has some negative results, there are a lot of positives (depending on the individual).

the first I actually heard it myself came out of "media effects on children" as done by the National institutes of health clinical center at Yale, which initially gained its media hit" in this semi form" through " 60 second checkup"
(http://www.soundtargeting.com/60-February-09-2009.mp3) which ran feb 9th.

in that time there have been a few Associated press reports on this study, that to be honest seemed to run away with it and take it out of context.


Now I remind that this project is for an 8 year old whos trying to find anything to support what he considered to be a flawed study and even more flawed reporting...

As my education is in Social, and cultural anthropology, I to have alot of psychology under my belt, as well as " though smaller amounts" of medical training as it pertains to the body ( Im not an MD) but what I can draw from the ideas in my line of study ( being that I took it 11 years in uni) is more chalked up to a cultural/social para dime shift Which is quite common in history, however we are accelerating changes at a much faster rate.... in history every shift was blamed by older generations for causing a whole host of problems on the rise, mostly to pin the new fads as a scapegoat rather than admit poor judgment on their own behaves. so I see a few isolated cases that are being used to lump the whole.

this also reminds me of the ADD crazy of the 80's and schools forcing kids with " learning problems" to take medications. It was only later they found that most of these cases were because the child was bored and not feeling challenged, and the discovery that the speed at which childre were learning was increasing over past generations. and so many kids were medicated for false reasons...which is now why in the US schools can no longer pressure children into taking medication or being diagnosed for issues without a doctors approval, the parents, and often a psychologists.

but thats my take on it all personally.

 

[laserwulf]

any truth to this? not need to get detailed

AGE: D) 20+

Gender: M

sexually active? Y

If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice? N

Are you over weight/obese? N

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor) N/A

do you smoke/formerly? (y/n) Y

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor) 1

do you drink? (y/n) Y

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? ( 1 being none - 5 being a major factor) 1

do you feel in your own words, that the use of electronics through the course of a day have affected your life in a negative, or positive way?

Positive: as a college student with a netbook & campus wi-fi, I am a lot more efficient by not having to go to a computer lab or the library to do research or homework, and coordinating my social life (looking up movie times, making plans via Facebook, etc.). The only possible negative effect would be when I lose track of time while doing something online, but the same could happen from a good book or shooting hoops with my buddies.

 

[Matronadena]

awesome everyone

" my son say 4 pages so far and is also thrilled, and thanks everyone for helping out too"

 

[Daniel Cygnus]

AGE)16-18

Gender: M

sexually active: no

Are you over weight/obese?: slightly, 2.

do you smoke/formerly?: no

do you drink?; yes, occasionally, 1

do you feel in your own words, that the use of electronics through the course of a day have affected your life in a negative, or positive way?: Positive.

 

[Twilight_guy]

Age: 19
Gender: M
Sexually active: no
Are you over weight/obese: no
do you smoke/formerly: no
do you drink: no
Do you think, etc.: Probably negative way.

I think that generalization is a gross misstatement. If there is any sort of correlation its only because people who have a propensity to addictions can become addicted to electronics as well.

 

[Matronadena]

they do seem quick to umbrella things anymore to a general population when they want to make a point huh?!.

 

[McClaud]

I'm sorry if someone already asked this and I missed among the many responses, but:

What study was this? I cannot find any official APA study that directly corellates the use of electronic media with what some people consider deviant behavior. The statement causation seems faulty. Such a broad statement made over what is clearly a case-by-case situation depending on the individual does not follow logical progression.

I'm thinking it's a study by someone less than qualified, and with an ulterior motive/agenda. Again, I'd like to see this study and their proofs/collected information.

Since my major is psychology/sociology, I'd say that while electronic media has some negative results, there are a lot of positives (depending on the individual).

the first I actually heard it myself came out of "media effects on children" as done by the National institutes of health clinical center at Yale, which initially gained its media hit" in this semi form" through " 60 second checkup"
(http://www.soundtargeting.com/60-February-09-2009.mp3) which ran feb 9th.

in that time there have been a few Associated press reports on this study, that to be honest seemed to run away with it and take it out of context.


Now I remind that this project is for an 8 year old whos trying to find anything to support what he considered to be a flawed study and even more flawed reporting...

As my education is in Social, and cultural anthropology, I to have alot of psychology under my belt, as well as " though smaller amounts" of medical training as it pertains to the body ( Im not an MD) but what I can draw from the ideas in my line of study ( being that I took it 11 years in uni) is more chalked up to a cultural/social para dime shift Which is quite common in history, however we are accelerating changes at a much faster rate.... in history every shift was blamed by older generations for causing a whole host of problems on the rise, mostly to pin the new fads as a scapegoat rather than admit poor judgment on their own behaves. so I see a few isolated cases that are being used to lump the whole.

this also reminds me of the ADD crazy of the 80's and schools forcing kids with " learning problems" to take medications. It was only later they found that most of these cases were because the child was bored and not feeling challenged, and the discovery that the speed at which childre were learning was increasing over past generations. and so many kids were medicated for false reasons...which is now why in the US schools can no longer pressure children into taking medication or being diagnosed for issues without a doctors approval, the parents, and often a psychologists.

but thats my take on it all personally.

From what you said and what I listened to then read, that was totally blown out of context.

First, part of the Yale comparative study looked at studies that used children who already had problems to see if it just made them worse. In which case, any activity that didn't focus on helping them through their problems would have made it worse, not just interacting with electronic media.

Second, the Yale study merely pointed out that a lot of studies - whether they were done right or wrong - pointed out some trends that correlate with electronic media being over-used by young children under the ages of 11. Of course, anything taken to excess is bad for you. We know this. We understand this.

Why Yale seemed to be surprised by this makes me shake my head. Out of all those studies, most of them were conducted with an ulterior motive - to find something bad about electronic media. And then spread it to the general public in such a dubious manner that fools people into going outside the study with opinions. The APA has done extensive studies and found that using electronic media has both negative and positive outcomes. The negative ones relate back to kids going overboard with their activities, and - if you read between the lines - a lack of parenting.

 

[Matronadena]

more or

From what you said and what I listened to then read, that was totally blown out of context.

First, part of the Yale comparative study looked at studies that used children who already had problems to see if it just made them worse. In which case, any activity that didn't focus on helping them through their problems would have made it worse, not just interacting with electronic media.

Second, the Yale study merely pointed out that a lot of studies - whether they were done right or wrong - pointed out some trends that correlate with electronic media being over-used by young children under the ages of 11. Of course, anything taken to excess is bad for you. We know this. We understand this.

Why Yale seemed to be surprised by this makes me shake my head. Out of all those studies, most of them were conducted with an ulterior motive - to find something bad about electronic media. And then spread it to the general public in such a dubious manner that fools people into going outside the study with opinions. The APA has done extensive studies and found that using electronic media has both negative and positive outcomes. The negative ones relate back to kids going overboard with their activities, and - if you read between the lines - a lack of parenting.

no your right to a point.. This is basically " what started it" which I too can see at it's core what it was trying to get at....

Right now Im hunting down where it did get blown out of proportion to the point I mentioned.. one was a blurb on the wallstreet journal, and where my son first heard it was a short stent on the local news, both of which had a umbrella effect and mashed it all together and became what got my son fired up (I cant find it through the local channels site so Im requesting transcripts.

but again as I compared it tot he ADD craze of the late 80's, it's does suggest parents looking for a " quick fix" to making bad choices.

 

[McClaud]

I was agreeing with you that the little blurb you gave me was the study being taken out of context.

Not you. I agree with you that somewhere, this got blown out of proportion. That's the media for you, though.