Challenges in Marital Relationships
In many instances, technology has played a detrimental role in couples’ relationships. With individuals spending extensive amounts of time on their smartphones, this can foster a sense of disconnection and neglect between partners. Consequently, this lack of engagement often leads to disputes and various issues, resulting in dissatisfaction within the relationship.
Living Together Yet Apart
Numerous families may appear to coexist under one roof, but in reality, they often lead entirely separate lives. Children can be observed disengaged from their parents during study time or meal sharing, attending school and completing homework without any parental supervision or support. In certain cases, this detachment has been linked to behavioral issues such as hyperactivity and attention difficulties, stemming from inadequate parental involvement and attention.
Impact on Children
Technology also has significant effects on children, which can be summarized as follows:
Difficulty in Identifying Emotions and a Tendency Toward Isolation
The widespread use of technology and smart devices has adversely affected family and social relationships. Research indicates that children who reduce their screen time show improved abilities in identifying emotions related to images presented to them, compared to their peers who continue high levels of device usage. This suggests that excessive and irrational use of modern technological devices hinders children’s capacity to build social relationships within their family and community, resulting in a greater inclination toward isolation and loneliness away from others.
Causing Sleep Problems in Children
Increased use of technological devices, such as computers and smartphones, particularly during nighttime, can disrupt the natural production of melatonin, a hormone essential for sleep. This disruption often leads to sleep difficulties for children. It is advisable to limit technological exposure before bedtime, allowing children a period of relaxation away from screens to ensure healthy and restful sleep.