Impact of Future Digital Tech on Human Sleep Quality

Computing Research Project (L5)
Contents
Chapter 1 3
Title 3
Introduction 3
Research Aim 4
Research Objectives 4
Research Philosophy 5
Research Approach 5
Methodology 6
Research Strategy 7
Gantt Chart 8
Chapter 2 9
Literature review 9
Chapter 3 13
Rationale 13
My Questionnaire 14
Chapter 4 19
References 20
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Chapter 1
Title
What impact will future digital tech have on human sleep quality
Introduction
Computing research is exploring different projects that are associated with technology and
among them are projects that investigate the impact of technologies on human health,
particularly on sleep quality (Judge, 2019). The primary aim of the computing research
association is to govern the projects to strengthen the research. The advanced education in
the field of computing is related to this, as its mission is to execute the research on
computing in a wider way (Skuda, et. al., 2018). The professional development of computing
research also depends on testimonies to justify the computing research projects (Kumar, et.
al., 2019).
The use of digital technology has been associated with lack of attention, aggressive
behavior, physical inactivity and sleep problems. The overuse of digital technology cause
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people because they can use their time inefficiently. It is mainly concerned about the
cognitive as well as emotional effects on the human being.
In this report, few tasks will be conducted in order to reach the objectives of the assignment
– gaining knowledge on the relation between technology and sleep quality. The report will
describe the use of digital technology that will change the entire physical activity which is
being investigated through the research project. In another way, it will examine excessive
use of technology which results in sleeplessness. This is the one of the major problems
which directly impacts on the sleeplessness and is associated with human health. The sleep
of users can be studied through experiments or questionnaires.
Research Aim
To analyse the impact of digital technologies on the sleeplessness and the health problems
associated with it.
Research Objectives
● To investigate digital technologies and their relationship with sleeplessness and
associated health problems.
● To analyse the impact of systematic use of digital technologies on sleeplessness
and health problems
● To measure the effects which digital technology causes on human sleep quality.
● To determine the complexity of usage of digital technology.
● To collect data using questionnaire survey.
● To recommend strategies which overcome the physical and psychological health
problems.
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Research Significance
The importance of research is to investigate about the current impact of excessive and
uncontrollable use of digit tech on the sleeplessness and to identify the various problems
related on the physical and psychological health. The researcher will understand the concept
of digital technology and identify the extreme effects on the human body. The researcher will
evaluate the significance of the project while identifying impact on sleep quality, duration on
the growth and well-being (Tuck Sleep,2019).
Research Philosophy
It refers as belief, assumption related to the project study which highly impacts on the overall
structure, pattern of the project. There are different types of philosophy such as positivism,
interpretivism and pragmatism.
Interpretivism philosophy, mainly used to define behaviour, was chosen to interpret the
elements of the study in the research process.
An interpretivist approach is an approach to direct research that incorporates the scientist's
emotional investigation as a significant viewpoint. This kind of research depends on
understanding the point of view of research subjects.
While many research ventures start with a speculation and work to demonstrate or discredit
that unique hypothesis, an interpretivist approach lets the outcomes advance normally from
the examination. This distinction the hugeness the specialists place on significant human
activities and their verifiable setting.
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Research Approach
It is based on the procedure and plan that consists of various step of assumption to detailed
manner. There are two types of research approach such as deductive and inductive.
To focus on the pre-existing data, both approaches will be used in the research project. As
part of the inductive methods, a literature review will be conducted where the relevant
findings in previous studies will be used for the development of the survey and the
conclusions of this report. Deductive approach is a survey itself because researcher’s
gathered data is analysed in statistical manner.
The design selected for the present research is an exploratory design that will enable the
researcher to explore the problems associated with the research question and thereafter
reach the conclusion regarding the statement of problem.
For the completion of the research project the researcher has adopted for the qualitative
approach for undertaking the further analysis in a flawless manner. The adoption of the
qualitative approach for completion of the research project has enabled the researcher to
collect detailed information regarding the feelings, perceptions, opinions of the distinct
individuals associated with the research project (Quinlan, et al., 2019).
Methodology
For the attainment of adequate results for the research project and accomplishment of the
aims and objectives of the research project it is very much essential that the research
methods and techniques are selected in an adequate manner (Flick, 2019).
Research methodology is a type of systematic process that is mainly used to identify the
information or data. It mainly comprises with theoretical aspects for gathering and collecting
large amount of data by using research method.
Research Method
It can be defined as a process that is mainly used for gathering large amount of information
related to the case study. It can be classified into two different groups: Qualitative and
Quantitative research method.
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Qualitative research includes case studies, field studies, grounded theory, document studies,
naturalistic Inquiry, observational studies, inte1'view studies, and descriptive studies.
Qualitative research is a logical strategy for perception to accumulate non-numerical
information, while concentrating on importance making. ... Subjective research approaches
are utilized across numerous scholastic orders, concentrating especially on the human
components of the social and common sciences.
It is utilized to increase a comprehension of fundamental reasons, sentiments, and
inspirations. It gives bits of knowledge into the issue or assists with creating thoughts or
theories for potential quantitative research. Qualitative Research is additionally used to
reveal drifts in thought and feelings and deepen further and develop the issue.
Quantitative research, on the other hand, falls under the category of empirical studies,
according to some, or statistical studies, according to others. These designs include the
more traditional ways in which psychology and Behavioural science have carried out
investigations. Quantitative designs include experimental studies, quasi-experimental
studies, pre-test-post-test designs, and others.
Quantitative research is used to quantify practice, suppositions, points of view, and various
elements for a greater group of people.
In spite of the fact that there are numerous different techniques to gather quantitative
information, those referenced above likelihood examining, interviews, poll perception, and
record survey are the most well-known and generally utilized strategies either offline or for
online information assortment.
Quantitative strategies accentuate target estimations and the measurable, scientific, or
numerical examination of information gathered through surveys, polls, and reviews, or by
controlling previous information utilizing computational methods.
Qualitative research method will be used for this research project.
A questionnaire for identifying data or information will be created.
Research Strategy
Data collection
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It is based on the method or process of gathering from relevant source to identify the
accurate answer through research problem. It can be classified into two types: primary and
secondary.
It was chosen primary data collection method for collecting information about research
project by using questionnaires, survey.
Data analysis
It is based on the process for analysing data or information within research case study.
Qualitative research method was chosen.
Sampling
It can be defined as a principle that mainly used to select the members of population
included in the case study. The size of sample is 30 people. It was chosen simple random
technique.
Gantt Chart
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Chapter 2
Literature review
Theme: 1 To analyse the impact of systematic use of digital technologies on sleeplessness
and health problems.
"Sleep is the foundation of all physical and mental health essentially’’ (Johnson, 2019). This
is the opinion of South Australian sleep researcher Dr Sarah Blunden and it is also at the
centre of this research.
As the article notes, the need for sleep in adults is between 7 and 8 hours, while in the
younger generation it is on average 10 hours (Johnson, 2019). Teenagers should therefore
have more sleep on average than adults.
Over the last decade, more and more parents have been having issues with overactive and
excited young children. Quite several distinguished professionals are of the opinion that this
may be due to the impact of digital technology, perhaps the irradiation from the screens of
these devices. This is shared by Dr Chris Seton. According to his theory, "The screens not
only take away sleep because they take up time, but they make kids more wakeful, and the
more wakeful they are, the more activity they do, so it's a vicious cycle" (Johnson, 2019).
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