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O papel das tecnologias digitais na vida dos jovens e na perspetiva dos pais
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As Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) têm transformado profundamente o quotidiano, especialmente no modo como os jovens se relacionam, comunicam, aprendem e ocupam os seus momentos de lazer. O uso crescente destas tecnologias levanta preocupações quanto aos seus efeitos no desenvolvimento social, emocional e cognitivo, particularmente entre os pais, que desempenham um papel crucial ao observar de forma crítica o impacto das tecnologias digitais na vida dos filhos. Este estudo parte de uma revisão da literatura que assenta na presença dos jovens em ambientes digitais, os riscos associados ao seu uso e o papel mediador dos pais na promoção de práticas de utilização mais seguras e controladas. Assim, o presente trabalho explora as perceções dos progenitores sobre o impacto do uso dos telemóveis e das tecnologias digitais no comportamento e desenvolvimento dos jovens, com foco nas dimensões intra-familiar, interpessoal, socioafetiva, motivacional e académica, bem como o papel das mesmas nos diferentes contextos e no crescimento equilibrado dos filhos. Para este efeito, o estudo assumiu um caráter descritivo e exploratório, epistemologicamente inscrito na fenomenologia descritiva, sustentando uma análise qualitativa. Foram realizadas entrevistas presenciais, semi-estruturadas, a 10 pessoas, com idades entre os 37 e os 52 anos, que se apresentaram como pais de pré-adolescentes e adolescentes entre os 12 e os 16 anos de idade, que utilizam telemóveis e outras tecnologias digitais no seu quotidiano, pertencentes ao concelho de Santa Maria da Feira.
De um modo geral, os principais resultados obtidos sugerem que: 1) as tecnologias digitais são vistas como indispensáveis no quotidiano dos jovens, desempenhando um papel central nas suas interações sociais e rotinas diárias; 2) estas oferecem melhorias na comunicação, fácil acesso à informação, apoio educativo, oportunidades de aprendizagem e atualização sobre eventos mundiais; 3) no entanto, também trazem desvantagens, como a utilização excessiva, dependência, falta de autoconsciência digital, isolamento social e exposição a conteúdos inapropriados; 4) no contexto familiar, os pais observam uma diminuição na convivência e na comunicação, além do afastamento e do prejuízo no tempo de qualidade entre os membros; 5) quanto à socialização, apesar de mudanças no comportamento emocional dos filhos (ansiedade e irritabilidade), os pais acreditam que as TIC não prejudicam as interações sociais, mas complementam as interações presenciais; 6) a maioria dos pais considera que as tecnologias não afetam negativamente a autoestima ou o autoconceito dos filhos; 7) o impacto das TIC na motivação dos jovens é percebido como positivo, uma vez que a maioria consegue equilibrar bem o uso das TIC com outras atividades; 8) as tecnologias são consideradas indispensáveis para o estudo, sem interferir significativamente no desempenho académico; 9) os jovens com uma forte rede de apoio familiar e recursos emocionais estáveis enfrentam menos problemas relacionados com o uso das tecnologias; 10) a supervisão parental varia entre ativa e distante, com muitos pais que relatam dificuldade ou desinteresse em monitorizar a utilização das TIC; e 11) a maioria dos pais não estabelece regras claras sobre o uso das tecnologias, embora reconheça a necessidade de o fazer.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have profoundly transformed everyday life, especially in the way young people relate, communicate, learn and spend their leisure time. The increasing use of these technologies raises concerns about their effects on social, emotional and cognitive development, particularly among parents, who play a crucial role in critically observing the impact of digital technologies on their children's lives. This study is part of a literature review that is based on the presence of young people in digital environments, the risks associated with their use and the mediating role of parents in promoting safer and more controlled usage practices. Thus, the present work explores parents' perceptions about the impact of the use of cell phones and digital technologies on the behavior and development of young people, focusing on the intra-family, interpersonal, socio-affective, motivational and academic dimensions, as well as their role in different contexts and the balanced growth of children. To this end, the study assumed a descriptive and exploratory character, epistemologically inscribed in descriptive phenomenology, supporting a qualitative analysis. Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were carried out with 10 people aged between 37 and 52 years old, who presented themselves as parents of pre-teens and teenagers between 12 and 16 years old who use cell phones and other digital technologies in their daily life, belonging to the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira. In general, the main results obtained suggest that: 1) digital technologies are seen as indispensable in the daily lives of young people, playing a central role in their social interactions and daily routines; 2) offer improvements in communication, easy access to information, educational support, learning opportunities and updates on world events; 3) however, they also bring disadvantages, such as excessive use, dependence, lack of digital self-awareness, social isolation and exposure to inappropriate content; 4) in the family context, parents observe a decrease in coexistence and communication, in addition to distance and loss of quality time between members; 5) regarding socialization, despite changes in their children's emotional behavior (anxiety and irritability), parents believe that ICT does not harm social interactions, but complements face-to-face interactions; 6) most parents consider that technologies do not negatively affect their children's self-esteem or self-concept; 7) the impact of ICT on young people's motivation is perceived as positive, since the majority are able to balance the use of ICT with other activities well; 8) technologies are considered essential for studying, without significantly interfering with academic performance; 9) young people with a strong family support network and stable emotional resources face fewer problems related to technology use; 10) parental supervision varies between active and distant, with many parents reporting difficulties or lack of interest in monitoring ICT use; and 11) most parents do not establish clear rules about the use of technology, although they recognize the need to do so.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have profoundly transformed everyday life, especially in the way young people relate, communicate, learn and spend their leisure time. The increasing use of these technologies raises concerns about their effects on social, emotional and cognitive development, particularly among parents, who play a crucial role in critically observing the impact of digital technologies on their children's lives. This study is part of a literature review that is based on the presence of young people in digital environments, the risks associated with their use and the mediating role of parents in promoting safer and more controlled usage practices. Thus, the present work explores parents' perceptions about the impact of the use of cell phones and digital technologies on the behavior and development of young people, focusing on the intra-family, interpersonal, socio-affective, motivational and academic dimensions, as well as their role in different contexts and the balanced growth of children. To this end, the study assumed a descriptive and exploratory character, epistemologically inscribed in descriptive phenomenology, supporting a qualitative analysis. Face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were carried out with 10 people aged between 37 and 52 years old, who presented themselves as parents of pre-teens and teenagers between 12 and 16 years old who use cell phones and other digital technologies in their daily life, belonging to the municipality of Santa Maria da Feira. In general, the main results obtained suggest that: 1) digital technologies are seen as indispensable in the daily lives of young people, playing a central role in their social interactions and daily routines; 2) offer improvements in communication, easy access to information, educational support, learning opportunities and updates on world events; 3) however, they also bring disadvantages, such as excessive use, dependence, lack of digital self-awareness, social isolation and exposure to inappropriate content; 4) in the family context, parents observe a decrease in coexistence and communication, in addition to distance and loss of quality time between members; 5) regarding socialization, despite changes in their children's emotional behavior (anxiety and irritability), parents believe that ICT does not harm social interactions, but complements face-to-face interactions; 6) most parents consider that technologies do not negatively affect their children's self-esteem or self-concept; 7) the impact of ICT on young people's motivation is perceived as positive, since the majority are able to balance the use of ICT with other activities well; 8) technologies are considered essential for studying, without significantly interfering with academic performance; 9) young people with a strong family support network and stable emotional resources face fewer problems related to technology use; 10) parental supervision varies between active and distant, with many parents reporting difficulties or lack of interest in monitoring ICT use; and 11) most parents do not establish clear rules about the use of technology, although they recognize the need to do so.
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Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação Adolescentes Comportamento Impacto psicológico e intra-familiar Práticas e perceções parentais Information and Communication Technologies Teenagers Behavior Psychological and intra-family impact Parental practices and perceptions