Impact of the Evolution of Smart Phones in Education Technology?

Abstract

In this chapter, the researchers investigate the different effects of smartphones on the youth of the United Arab Emirates through an integrated questionnaire among 12 doctors that were randomly sampled and selected about the smartphone use of the youth in the country. Through a qualitative research design by using structured questionnaires, the researcher found out that smartphone usage affects the youth in UAE both in a positive and negative way. Despite the developments posited in the adoption of smart phones including data-driven solutions and education, the smart phones have been related to negative impacts on mental health and physical connection through the youth in the society. Moreover, smartphone usage may lead to negative health issues among the youth including obesity. Additionally, parents present a fear of extreme exposure and cultural deterioration in the presence of these phones. Also, it was concluded that parents should play a role in limiting the number of hours that youth should use their smartphones to a maximum of 3 hours a day.