The Impact of TV on Family Dynamics

A survey of 50 respondents found that TV plays a significant role in their family dynamics, with 46% stating it enhances family values, 22% saying it helps strengthen relationships between family members, and 24% mentioning it enhances understanding among family members. The study concludes that TV has become an important part of people's lives, affects family dynamics, and that individuals are aware of the negative effects of excessive TV watching. Recommendations include parents setting guidelines for TV viewing, children reducing their screen time, and engaging in outdoor activities to promote healthy development.

Research project
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................3
(A) Research tittle aim and objective...........................................................................................3
(B) Rationale of the research ......................................................................................................3
(C) Literature review ...................................................................................................................3
(D) Research methodologies........................................................................................................4
(E) Time line................................................................................................................................5
Task 2 ..............................................................................................................................................7
(A) Qualitative method................................................................................................................7
(B) Quantitative method..............................................................................................................7
(C) Sample used...........................................................................................................................7
Task 3 ..............................................................................................................................................8
(A) Qualitative method ...............................................................................................................8
(B) Quantitative method .............................................................................................................9
(C) Recommendations ..............................................................................................................18
References......................................................................................................................................19
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TASK 1
(A) Research tittle aim and objective
Tittle:
What effect does TV have on family dynamics and the upbringing of children and
teenagers?
Aim:
“To assess the impact of TV on family dynamics and upbringing of children and
teenagers”
Objectives
 To assess the role played by TV in development of family dynamics and children
 To evaluate the impact of TV on family dynamics and upbringing of children
 To recommended the ways teenagers can better developed themselves through TV
(B) Rationale of the research
In present scenario, family dynamics and the upbringing of child and teenagers is greatly
affected by various kind of factors. Television has become very influential source of media in
life of any child. One of the main reason behind selecting this study is to assess the impact of TV
on family dynamics and development of Teenagers.
(C) Literature review
Role played by television in development of family dynamics and children
Family dynamics is defined as the the way or pattern in which people in a family interacts
with each other. The type of channels and program which people watches plays a very important
role in family dynamics. As per the view of Livingstone and Helsper, (2006). television helps
people in the family so enhance relationship with each other (Livingstone and Helsper, 2006.).
Some channels supports in enhancing family values which plays a very important role in family
dynamics. On the other side of this Watson and McMahon (2005) has explained that the
educational shows, health related shows and quiz shows are very helpful in development of a
child (Watson, and McMahon, 2005). These shows helps children to enhance their knowledge
and become more competent. However Livingstone and Bovill, (2013) argued that somewhere
or the other, television has created various obstacles in the development of a child (Livingstone
and Bovill, 2013). TV encourages children to sit at home and avoid outdoor games and activities
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which are essential for their overall growth and development. Further it also lower down the rate
of development by making the child isolated.
Impact of television
In modern era, the use of Television is increasing with a great speed and has various
kinds of impact on the life of people. As per the view of Caprio and et. al., (2008) TV can be
very beneficial for children and teenagers as it helps them to become aware of various concepts
which thy otherwise cannot become aware of (Caprio and et. al., 2008). Majority of the times
children and teenagers learn what they see and observed and thus, what they watching on TV has
a great impact on their lifestyle. Further channels such as discovery, national geography helps
them in getting aware about the innovations and other aspects of life (How TV affects you,
2015). According to Perrin, Bloom and Gortmaker (2007) TV has become a very valuable tool in
making the teenagers and children engage in very valuable work. Being a kid or teenager it is
very hard to avoid TV as it has become a trend among people (Perrin Bloom and Gortmaker,
2007). In some houses television remains on even if no one is watching it. Berns, (2012) has
explained that TV can be very entertaining and educational to teenagers and children as it can
open a entire new world for them (Berns, 2012). However Granich and et. al., (2010) argued that
the family member of children and teenagers need to take care of three major factors which are
what to watch, how much to watch and when to watch (Granich and et. al., 2010). Now a days
television is playing a very big role in the growing years of a child. There are various kind of
negative impact which television is having on the growth and development of child and
teenagers. Sometimes children gets so engaged in watching TV that they forget to do their home
work. Furthermore, too much of TV can also results in the development of poor sleeping habits
in child (Impact of TV, 2015). Excessive TV also creates various kind of health related problems
to a child and can also encourage negative behaviour from him.
(D) Research methodologies
It is the section of study which contains the tools and techniques that are being employed
by a researcher in order to carry out a particular research (Onwuegbuzie and Leech, 2005). This
section covers some of the major areas such as research approach, philosophy, design, data
collection and analysis.
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 Research approach- Research approach highlights the method which a scholar use in
order to carry out a particular study in appropriate manner (Burck, 2005). In the present
study, deductive approach will be used in order to gain more specific information
regarding effect does TV have on family dynamics and the upbringing of children and
teenagers. Research philosophy- The terms research philosophy depicts the values and belief of a
researcher at the time of carrying out a particular study. In this study, interpretivism
philosophy will be used in order to assess the impact of TV on family dynamics and
children. Research design- Research design is termed as the framework which a scholar use in
order to carry out a study and accomplish its aim and objectives. In the present
study,descriptive design will be chosen as the researcher will be describing different
elements of the study. One of the main reason behind selection descriptive design is that
it will help the scholar in developing a deep knowledge regrading the issue which is
associated with the study. Data collection- Data collection is defined as the process in which a researcher gather
information with regards to the topic of study. Further it also helps in accomplishment of
the research aim and objectives in best possible and desired manner. In the present study
both primary and secondary sources of data collection will be taken into consideration.
The primary data will be gathered from 50 people of UK and in order to collect
secondary data various books journal and online sources will be taken into consideration. Sampling- In the present research random sampling technique will be used which is a part
of probabilistic sampling method. The sample will be people of UK and the sample size
will be 50.
 Data analysis- It is defined as the process of interpreting the information collected from
various sources. Further both the techniques of data analysis which is qualitative and
quantitative will be taken into consideration in this study.
(E) Time line
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Activities
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Research
Proposal
Writing down
the Aims and
Objectives
Critical review
Collection of
information
Draft
Research
Methodology
Primary Data
collection
Secondary Data
collection
Findings
Analysis of
collected data
Completion of
residual work
Conclusion and
recommendation
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Revision
Final
Submission
TASK 2
(A) Qualitative method
In order to collect the information regrading the effect of TV on family dynamics and
upbringing of children, the qualitative method has been used. Further interview is selected in this
research. In the present research 5 people have been interviewed by asking their views regarding
effect of TV on the development of family dynamics and upbringing of children and teenagers.
(B) Quantitative method
The researcher has also used quantitative method for the collection of suitable
information with regards to the topic of study. Questionnaire method is been employed in this
study in which the scholar has collected data through a well structured questionnaire. The result
of this is that the study has been carried out in most effective manner and the best possible results
are obtained.
(C) Sample used
Sample is termed as a small part of which represents the entire population. In the present
research the sample is people of UK and the sample size is 50. furthermore, random sampling
which is a part of probabilistic sampling method has been adopted.
Validity and reliability
The researcher has well taken of the validity and reliability of the entire research.
Focusing on the validity, only authentic sources of data collection are taken into consideration. In
addition to this, a lot of time and efforts has been given by the scholar in order to make sure that
no baisness and misinterpretation of data occurs in the entire research. On the other hand, only
reliable sources have been taken into account for collecting information regrading the topic of
study. The data analysis is also done in credible manner which has enhanced the overall validity
and reliability of the study.
Limitations
The major limitation which has been faced by the researcher are mentioned below as:
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 Constraint for money and time- The researcher was having limited time and financial
resources at the time of carrying out this study. Further it affected the results of study to a
certain extent.
 Problems in primary data collection- At the time of collecting primary data, the sample
size was limited as in order to assess the information from large sample, a lot of financial
resources and time is required. At first the respondents do not agree to provide the data
and then it become very difficult for the scholar to make them agree.
 Assessing in literature review- the secondary information on the effects of TV on family
dynamics and the upbringing of children and teenagers was very limited.
Issues
 One of the major issue which has been faced by the researcher at the time of
implementation was regarding lack of knowledge in terms of selecting right tools and
techniques for research methodologies.
 Another issues faced was regarding the allocation of resources such as time and money as
it was not done in appropriate manner.
TASK 3
(A) Qualitative method
INTERVIEW
1. What is the role of TV in your life?
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2. Are you aware about the positive and negative aspects of TV?
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3. What is the significance of TV in the development of family dynamics and children?
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4. Do you think that TV have impact on family dynamics and upbringing of children and
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teenagers? If yes then how?
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From the qualitative method, it has been analysed that TV plays a very important role in
the life of people as it is one of the best source of entertainment. Further people are well aware
about the negative and positive aspects of television. In the development of family dynamics and
children, TV plays a significant role. In addition to this, it helps in upbringing of child and
teenagers as it educates them by opening an entire new world for them. On the other hand, it
contributes in family dynamics as people learn how to have a health relationship among family
members and enhances family values.
Conclusion
 It can be concluded that TV plays a very important role in life of people
 It can be also evaluated that TV helps in upbringing of child and teenagers
 It can be concluded that television enhances family dynamics.
(B) Quantitative method
QUESTIONNAIRE
Name__________________
Gender
 Male
 Female
Age
 Below 25
 25-35
 35-45
 Above 45
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1. For how many hours do you watch TV?
 Less than 5 hours
 5-8 hours
 More than 8 Hours
2. TV plays a very important role in your life ?
 Yes
 No
3. Your are influenced by what you see on Television?
 Strongly agree
 Agree
 Neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly disagree
4. Television has an impact on family dynamics?
 Yes
 No
5. Parents are required to determine what, when and how much to watch?
 Strongly agree
 Agree
 Neutral
 Disagree
 Strongly disagree
6. What type of channels do you watch on Television
 News
 Shows
 Sports
 Other than this
 Almost all
7. In what way TV supports in family dynamics
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 Enhances family values
 Helps in understanding each other
 Strengthen relationship between family members
 All of the above
Theme 1: Most of the people watch TV for less than 5 hours a day
For how many hours do
you watch TV?
Number of
respondents Percentage
Less than 5 hours 23 46.00%
5-8 hours 17 34.00%
More than 8 Hours 10 20.00%
From the data collected, it has been analysed that most of the people watch TV for less
than 5 hours day. Out of the total 50 respondents, 46% agree with this fact whereas 34% stated
that watch TV between 5-8 hours a day. On the other side of this 20% said that they watch TV
fro more than 8 hours a day. Therefore, it can be stated that people have restricted there time for
watching TV.
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Theme 2: TV plays a very important role in life of people
TV plays a very important role
in your life ? Number of respondents Percentage
Yes 45 90.00%
No 5 10.00%
From the information collected, it has been analysed that TV plays a very important role
in the life of people. Out of the total 50 respondents, 90% agree with the above stated fact and
said that with the help of TV they are able to become aware about various aspects of life and
what is happening all over the world. Only 10% of the people said that TV do not play important
role in their life.
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Theme 3: People gets strongly influence by what they see on TV
Your are influenced by what you see
on Television?
Number of
respondents Percentage
Strongly agree 12 24.00%
Agree 15 30.00%
Neutral 2 4.00%
Disagree 11 22.00%
Strongly disagree 10 20.00%
From the information collected, it has been analysed that people gets strongly influence
by what they see on TV. Out of the total 50 respondents, 24% strongly agree with this fact
whereas 30% agree with the same. 4% of the respondents were neutral and 22% of the total
respondents disagree with the same. The remaining 20% strongly disagree with the same.
Therefore, it can be interpreted that television has a strong influence on the life of people.
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TV plays a very important role in your life
Yes
No

Theme 4: Television has impact on family dynamics
Television has an impact on family
dynamics?
Number of
respondents Percentage
Yes 39 78.00%
No 11 22.00%
The findings of study highlights the fact that television has a great impact on family
dynamos. Out of the total 50 respondents, majority which is 78% agree with the above stated
fact. Further they stated that we learn the ways top interact with over family members with the
help of television. On the other hand, 22% of the total respondents disagree with the fact.
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Your are influenced by what you see on Television
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Theme 5: Parents need to determine what, when and how much to watch
Parents are required to determine what, when
and how much to watch? Number of respondents Percentage
Strongly agree 16 32.00%
Agree 18 36.00%
Neutral 1 2.00%
Disagree 7 14.00%
Strongly disagree 8 16.00%
From the information collected, it can be analysed that parents need to determine what,
when and how much to watch. Out of the total 50 respondents, 32% strongly agree with this fact
whereas 36% agree with the same. The respondents are well aware of the drawbacks of watching
excessive TV and said that parents need to restrict the time and channels which their children are
watching. 2% of the total respondents were neutral and 14% disagree with the above stated fact.
The remaining 16% were strongly disagree with the same.
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Theme 6: People watch different channels on TV
What type of channels do
you watch on Television Number of respondents Percentage
News 5 10.00%
Shows 7 14.00%
Sports 8 16.00%
Other than this 12 24.00%
Almost all 18 36.00%
From the information gathered, it has been found that people watch different types of
channels on TV and there choice is not restricted to one particular section. Out of the total 50
respondents, 36% agree with the above stated fact. 10% of them prefer watching news, 14%
watch shows and 16% prefer watching sports. 24% of the total respondents said that they prefer
other section over the available options.
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Parents are required to determine what, when and how much to
watch
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

Theme 7: TV supports in family dynamics through various ways
In what way TV supports in family
dynamics
Number of
respondents Percentage
Enhances family values 12 24.00%
Helps in understanding each other 4 8.00%
Strengthen relationship between
family members 11 22.00%
All of the above 23 46.00%
Out of the total 50 respondents, 46% stated that TV supports their family dynamics in
various ways. 24% of the respondents stated that TV enhances family values, 8% stated that it in
understanding each other and 22% said that TV helps in strengthening relationship between
family members.
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What type of channels do you watch on Television
News
Shows
Sports
Other than this
Almost all

Conclusion
 From the above analysis it can be concluded that TV has become very important part of
people life
 It can be also concluded that TV affects the family dynamics of individuals.
 It can be also concluded that people are well aware of the negative effects of watching
TV and thinks that parents need to determine what to watch, when and how much to
watch.
(C) Recommendations
 It can be recommended that parents are required to determine what, when and how much
to watch on TV.
 It is also recommended that children and teenagers should lower down their time spend in
watching TV.
 It can be recommended that children and teenagers should play more and more outdoor
games in order development and eliminates themselves from any kind of isolation.
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