Are the " studies" about us right?

[Matronadena]

I want to start this off by saying that this is more or less something to help my son with some work he's doing in school in response to a recent study. He heard this study and felt something about it seemed very, very wrong. Though only 8 he began putting together a " dare I say thesis" on the subject and asked me if I can help him collect argument's he may have overlooked, and his own survey ti see if this study holds any merit, or was it a " controlled" survey. So, If my fellow, lovely, and manly escapists don't mind, lets see if these " specialists" are right. Could you respond short answers to some questions, followed up with some of your own thoughts on the subject.

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.

any truth to this? not need to get detailed

AGE: A)Under 13 B) 13-15 C) 13-16 D) 16-18 E) 18-20 D) 20+

Gender:

sexually active? (Y/N)

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

Are you over weight/obese?

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? (y/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)

do you drink? (y/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)

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?

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again, I'm not asking for much, other than to help my son out, and see if we can get some clarity on a touchy issue

 

[Rascarin]

AGE: 18-20

Gender: Female

sexually active?: N

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?: I am as a twig

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? 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 drink? 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 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?: Certainly not in the ways mentioned.



I think those "Specialists" are buttheads. All my gamer friends are non-smokers, non-drinkers and not-obese as well. I really don't like to talk to them about their sex lives though.

 

[rossatdi]

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.

any truth to this? not need to get detailed

I think obesity is probably a fair one. I would actually suspect that gamers are considerably less likely to be smokers (who wants to take a smoke break whilst fragging/grinding?). Maybe a marginal lean toward regular drinking but not alcoholics, after all it's nigh on impossible to play games drunk (driving games for example). Drugs; probably on cannabis but probably simply for the age bracket.

AGE: D) 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?

(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)

(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 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 - I started drinking at roughly the same age most British people do (14!). I'm not an alcoholic, I know my tolerance levels and I don't binge (regularly). Gaming & drinking are almost completely separate things in my life except for the odd can of beer whilst playing a local multiplayer game, but only enjoyed in the same way one would whilst watching a film.

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?

(Y)

Probably a positive way. Purely from videogames my reactions are far sharper than most non-gamer's. My spatial awareness is very high, from years of navigating 3d environments to detect dangers and rewards.

The internet practically facilitates my job, as it did my studies, and I certainly know more than I would have without it.

Mobile/cell phones are wonderfully useful for organising things and have certainly helped me in tight situations.

I very much doubt I would be able to run 5km 3-4 times a week if it wasn't for portable audio.

 

[Ronwue]

AGE: D) 20+

Gender: MALE

sexually active? (Y/N) Y

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

Are you over weight/obese? No

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) 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 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)

none. I drink for my own pleasure with my friends.

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.

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On a side note, people today seem to want to blame electronics again. I don't really understand why... I mean... almost everyone nowadays (in decently developed countries) has at least a mobile phone.

 

[Inverse Skies]

Age 20+
Male
Yes
Nope. I enjoy them seperately.
No. I'm actually on the lower end of the BMI scale, towards being underweight.
No.
Yes.
1 - I only drink socially with friends. Otherwise I have no need for it.
Positive - they're a source of entertainment that relaxes me from study at uni. I enjoy having video games available to play as a distraction and I'm glad they're a part of my life.

 

[HannesPascal]

Age: 16-18
Gender: Male
sexually active: no
overweight: no
smoke: no
drink: 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?: I'm better on English than a lot of my classmates, so I must say positive.

 

[Darkmaster127]

To a worthy cause like this, hell yeah i can answer questions.

AGE: D) 16-18

Gender: Male

sexually active? N

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

Are you over weight/obese? No

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? No

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 drink? Yes, every now and then

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? 1, i have always had a bit to drink every now and then, and becoming a nerd didn;t change this.

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? Both, it provides entertainment and learning (Yes, i learn a lot from films, games and particulary tv), but i have also become less Social, though that may be partly due to my age and probable anyway.

 

[spyrewolf]

yes to all except obese, but the tummy is forming.

 

[cuddly_tomato]

AGE: 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

do you smoke/formerly? N

do you drink? N

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?

Negative - they are a severe and addictive distraction from important parts of my life. I have some difficulty controlling the addiction to play games/waste time on internet sometimes.

 

[Xaryn Mar]

AGE: D) 20+

Gender: Male

sexually active? N

Are you over weight/obese? 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) 2, Would likely have been so without computers. I would have read books instead. Not that I don't read now but I would have more time to read if I didn't have a computer. It must be noted that before I got a computer (when around 13) I read a lot and I have always disliked physical exercise since I am a bit asthmatic.

do you smoke/formerly? N/N

do you drink? 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

I use the internet in my studies and daily life to gather information and keeping in contact with friends and family.

 

[Whoolpurse]

AGE: A)Under 13 B) 13-15 C) 13-16 D) 16-18 E) 18-20 D) 20+
D
Gender:Female

sexually active? (Y/N)
Yes
If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice? ( y/n)
No
Are you over weight/obese?
No
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 smoke/formerly? (y/n)
yes, I smoke
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)
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)
3
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

 

[Gooble]

AGE: E) 18-20

Gender: Male

sexually active? N

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

Are you over weight/obese? No

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? 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)

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? Positive-makes communication with friends simpler, quicker and easier, helps me greatly in my job, and gives me stuff to do in the evening. I certainly haven't had any adverse effects from my use of electronics.

 

[LGC Pominator]

AGE: D) 16-18

Gender: Male

sexually active? (Y)

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

Are you over weight/obese? muscular but heavy


do you smoke/formerly?

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

do you drink?

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? 5 games - my anti 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?

positive- im am physically and mentally fit cos i work and work out in between halo searches

 

[Florion]

AGE: D) 16

Gender: Female

sexually active? N

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? not exceptionally. but let's say yes because I binge.

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue?
4 (pretty significant, since I go on the computer or play video games to distract myself from eating, so I'm not really getting a lot of exercise unless I'm playing DDR.)

do you smoke/formerly? N

do you drink? N

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 feel it's negative... I'm not a social type, and while internet allows me to connect with other people, it also means I'm not forced to develop social skills either. So I don't.

 

[Nimbus]

AGE: 17

Gender: Male

Sexually active?: No.

Are you over weight/obese?: I'm not fat, I'm unfit. (Points for whoever gets the quote)

Do you smoke/formerly?: Not even once.

Do you drink?: Not even once.

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?: My life is defined through my use of computers and other electronic media. A huge positive.

 

[Matronadena]

I'll add my own to be fair to everyone;

AGE: 28

Gender: Female

sexually active? Yes

If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice? No, I "experimented" younger, but there was no " digital age" and later held off until I was older, then later falls under adult life...

Are you over weight/obese: No Im in the target weight for my height and active

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? formerly

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...it was more influenced by mates in a local pub

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 I grew up in Scotland, as a influence...drinking has never crossed my natural tolerance at the heaviest, and never became a " need"

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?

to me It's been largely a positive. It has aided me in my chosen fields, allowing me to work with clients all over the world at a quicker pace, It's also helped me keep better communication with family back in the UK after I moved to the states, Gaming has had a role in providing not only myself, but family and friends with social time " as we play quite often together" and has been the root of several buisness ventures.
Watching my own children ( being 3, and 8) I have seen at times small changes in their immediate behavior, most directly due to fatigue, which is simply fixed by cutting them off and making the do something else... this behavior seems to fade gradually with age, and in my opinion, when atleast dealing with children... it is the PARENTS who can help set an impression, and example on " if something is overdoing it" in ways that children will better be able to judge themselves and make smarter choices later on.

 

[Iron Mal]

Age: 18
Gender: Male
Sexually active: I wish (no in other words)
Overwight: according to Wii fit: yes according to me and others: no
Smoke: no
Alchohol: no
Have electronic devices affected your life in a +/- way: I think that my use of PC/TV/games etc. has had little, if any, impact on who I am as a person. I am neither any better off or worse off as a result.

 

[Charli]

Age: 19

Gender?: Female

Sexually active?: Nope (cue gasps and 'she must be uglyzors!' ...no I just travel too much to care for relationships)

Are you overweight/obese?: Nope, unfit but my weight is dot on average for my age and height

Do you smoke/formerly?: Never

Do you drink?: I have a glass of cider now and then but hard liqour? No.

I use my electronics positively I feel, relaxation, study aid etc.


I sometimes feel my participation in studies is a little...off, because I may throw the curve being that I've been handed a few unique cards in life... but anyway, there you have it.

 

[Neesa]

AGE: 20+

Gender: Female

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? According to what's considered overweight for my height then, Y. I can happily see my feet, but I guess that's not good enough.

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

Smoke? (y/n) N
If yes: N/A

Alcohol? (y/n) N
If Yes: 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 it's 50/50, simply because I've met great people and love to talk to people, so I tend to stay up late and ruin sleep. But at the same time, I know how to get my ass out the house and go hang out with my boyfriend,friends and go to work.

 

[CLEVERSLEAZOID]

AGE: 20+

Gender: Male

sexually active? Yes

If yes do you think modern media ( tv,games,music etc) has played a major role in your choice? Not at all. I'm a male in his early 20's, it's a natural thing.

Are you over weight/obese? No, I'm also a twig like Rascarin!

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

do you smoke/formerly? Yes

if yes, one to five..how much have the above mentioned activities contributed to the issue? I don't think entertainment/modern media have had any influences on my choices on this subject, I waited til I turned 18 and I felt as though this was my own personal choice to start smoking as I was officially an adult in the eyes of the world, and it was a choice -I- made.

do you drink? Yes

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

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?

Sometimes I'll let video gaming get in the way of a few important things, today for example for example I've declined an offer to go hang out and enjoy the rare bit of sun we have in the UK today so I can play Resident Evil 5 some more, or if I'm hungry I'll postpone having a meal and snack for an hour or two just so I can get a bit further in a game.

On a closing note, I'd just like to quote one of my favourite graphic novels, Johnny the Homicidial Maniac [lol] and say:

"Any pile of stunted growth unaware that entertainment is just that and nothing more, deserves to doom themselves to some dank cell, somewhere for having been so stupid!! Movies, Books, T.V, Music - they're all just entertainment, not guide books for damning yourself!"

Not being rude or anything towards you, just felt like it was a good quote x)

Hope my answers help ^^