A Study on How TV Affects Family Dynamics and Child Development

This research project assesses the impact of television on family dynamics and the upbringing of children and teenagers. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, utilizing questionnaires and interviews for primary data collection, alongside secondary data from research papers, journals, books, and online resources. The research design is descriptive, using a deductive approach and interpretivism philosophy. Data analysis involves both qualitative and quantitative methods, with thematic analysis revealing key insights. The findings indicate that television plays a significant role in people's lives, influencing family dynamics and individual perspectives. Participants are generally aware of the potential negative effects of excessive TV consumption and emphasize the importance of parental guidance in determining viewing content and duration. The report concludes with recommendations for parents to actively manage their children's TV viewing habits and encourages children and teenagers to reduce their screen time in favor of outdoor activities to promote holistic development. Desklib provides access to this and other solved assignments for students.

RESEARCH PROJECT
TASK 4
What effect does TV have on family dynamics and the upbringing of
children and teenagers?

INTRODUCTION
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

RESEARCH QUESTIONS
 What is the role played by TV in development of family dynamics
and children?
 What is the impact of TV on family dynamics and upbringing of
children?
 What are the ways teenagers can better developed themselves
through TV?

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Data collection:
Primary data collection:
Questionnaire
Interview
Secondary data collection:
Researches
Journals
Books
Online websites

CONTD...
 Research design- Descriptive design
 Research approach- Deductive approach
 Data analysis- Qualitative and Quantitative
 Research philosophies- Interpretivism philosophy
 Sampling- Random sampling

DATA ANALYSIS
Thematic Analysis

THEME 1: MOST OF THE PEOPLE
WATCH TV FOR LESS THAN 5 HOURS A
DAY
Less than 5 hours 5-8 hours More than 8 Hours
0
5
10
15
20
25
For how many hours do you watch 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
Yes
No

THEME 3: PEOPLE GETS STRONGLY
INFLUENCE BY WHAT THEY SEE ON TV
Your are influenced by what you see on Television
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

THEME 4: TELEVISION HAS IMPACT ON
FAMILY DYNAMICS
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Television has an impact on family dynamics
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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
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree

THEME 6: PEOPLE WATCH DIFFERENT
CHANNELS ON TV
What type of channels do you watch on Television
News
Shows
Sports
Other than this
Almost all

THEME 7: TV SUPPORTS IN FAMILY
DYNAMICS THROUGH VARIOUS WAYS
Enhances family values
Helps in understanding each other
Strengthen relationship between family members
All of the above
0
5
10
15
20
25
In what way TV supports in family dynamics
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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.

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.