RESEARCH REPORT

ON

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON YOUTH

SUBMITTED TO:- SUBMITTED BY:-

SHIVANI GAGNEJA AMIT DHADWAL (1173142)

(Assistant Professor mgt.) BANDNA ( 1176099 )

RADHIKA (1173169)

RAMEEZ MUSHTAQ (1173172)

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STUDENTS DECLARATION

We declare that, we are student of MBA 2nd semester has undergone research work and have prepared the

Project Report entitled ”Impact of technology on Youth” . This is an original & purely authentic work and

this project has not been published or published or submitted by anyone till the date.

Date:-

Amit Dhadwal (…142)

Bandna (…099)

Radhika (…169)

Rameez Mushtaq (…172)

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GUIDE CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the student of MBA II semester has prepared research project on the topic

“Impact of technology on youth” under my supervision and guidance. During this course they

were found sincere and hard working. To the best of my knowledge the work has not been

presented anywhere else.

Date:- Miss Shivani Gagneja

(Research Guider)

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ACKNOWELEDGEMENT

We wish to acknowledge a great sense of attitude to all those who are concerned with the

presentation of this report. Some of them are so deeply concerned that this work would not have

been possible without their overwhelming support and cooperation. We would like to thanks

Miss Shivani who gave us an opportunity to work on this topic.

We express our thanks to mam for showing trust in us and assigning us such an important and

interesting project and also for sparing time from her busy schedule to discuss and clarify issues

related to this research project.

Further, we express a sense of gratitude to all the staff members for their affectionate support and

cooperation.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter No. Particulars Page No.1 Introduction to Research 6-13

2 Objectives of Research 14-15

3 Research methodology 16-18

4 Data Analysis and Interpretation 19-32

5 Findings 33-34

6 Limitations of Research 35-36

7 Suggestions 37-38

8 Conclusion 39-40

9 Bibliography 41-42

10 Annexure

Questionnaire

Data sheet

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INTRODUCTION

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MEANING OF TECHNOLOGY

Technology is the making, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines,

techniques, crafts, systems or methods of organization in order to solve a problem or perform a

specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, machinery, and procedures.

Technologies significantly affect human as well as other animal species' ability to control and

adapt to their natural environments.  The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas:

examples include construction technology, medical technology, and information technology.

The human species' use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple

tools. The prehistorically discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of

food and the invention of the wheel helped humans in travelling in and controlling their

environment. Recent technological developments, including the printing press, the telephone,

and the Internet, have lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to

interact freely on a global scale. However, not all technology has been used for peaceful

purposes; the development of weapons of ever-increasing destructive power has progressed

throughout history, from clubs to nuclear weapons.

Technology has affected society and its surroundings in a number of ways. In many societies,

technology has helped develop more advanced economies (including today's global economy)

and has allowed the rise of a leisure class. Many technological processes produce unwanted by-

products, known as pollution, and deplete natural resources, to the detriment of the Earth and

its environment. Various implementations of technology influence the values of a society and

new technology often raises new ethical questions. Examples include the rise of the notion of

efficiency in terms of human productivity, a term originally applied only to machines, and the

challenge of traditional norms.

DEFINITION OF TECHNOLOGY

Application of knowledge to the practical aims of human life or to changing and manipulating

the human environment. Technology includes the use of materials, tools, techniques, and sources

of power to make life easier or more pleasant and work more productive. Whereas science is

concerned with how and why things happen, technology focuses on making things happen.

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Technology began to influence human endeavor as soon as people began using tools. It

accelerated with the Industrial Revolution and the substitution of machines for animal and

human labor. Accelerated technological development has also had costs, in terms of air and

water pollution and other undesirable environmental effects

USES OF TECHNOLOGY

1. It used for modern technology.

2. It used for technology in modern ESL classroom.

3. It used for modern technology makes better life.

4. It used for life contrast.

5. It used for experience of man with advancement in technology.

6. It used for technological break thoughts.

7. It used for corporal punishment.

8. It used for collision avoidance.

9. It used for E-health care.

10. It used for challenges of internet to the traditional education of C.

11. It used for marketing strategy and E-Commerce.

12. It used for transgenetics.

13. It used for Media.

14. I t used for E-recruiting and the internet.

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15. It used for industrial revaluation.

16. It used for computers.

17 It used for transnational corporation.

18. It used for Genetic Engineering.

TYPES OF TECHNOLOGY

1. Alternative technology.

2. Appropriate technology.

3. Disruptive technology.

4. Domestic technology.

5. High technology.

6. Industrial technology.

7. Bio-technology.

8. Micro technology

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON HEALTH

This category focuses on the potential impacts of a technology on the health, safety and well

being of the community and workers. Impacts may be associated with injury, discomfort or

death. There are three main impact pathways that need to be considered in the assessment of

human health and safety; Communicable Diseases - Vector borne diseases (e.g. malaria),

sanitary hygiene diseases, and risk associated with handing of infectious wastes; Injury - Risk of

accidents from traffic, explosions, falls, heat stress, operation of machinery, handling of

physically hazardous wastes and resources (e.g. sharps), loss of hearing; and Exposure to

hazardous chemicals - Inhalation (e.g. air pollution), dermal contact, ingestion of contaminated

food and water (e.g. pesticide residue) of hazardous chemicals and of radioactive material.

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The primary focus for this category normally involves characterizing the effects of chemical

releases and other hazards associated with the technology. When assessing the effect of

chemicals three principal questions should be asked:

What is the toxicity or potential hazard associated with release?

How much of this chemical is likely to be released either through normal operational practices or

as a consequence of spills and other accidents?

How many people will likely be affected by the hazard?

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON EDUCATION

Technology has certainly changed the way we live. It has impacted the different facets of life and

redefined living. Undoubtedly, technology plays an important role in every sphere of life.

Several mundane manual tasks can be automated, thanks to technology. Also, many of the

complex and critical processes can be carried out with ease and efficiency with the help of

modern technology. Thanks to the manifold positive effects of technology, the fields of

education and industry have undergone a major change and sure, they have changed for the

better. 

Computers and the Internet technology have revolutionized the field of education. The

importance of technology in schools cannot be ignored. In fact, with the onset of computers in

education, it has become easier for the teachers to render knowledge and for the students to grasp

it. The computer technology is used to add a fun-element to education with interactivity.

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON EFFICIENCY

Types of technology-related effects on efficiency: utilization of care and provider time. Eleven

studies examined the effect of health information technology systems on utilization of care. Eight

showed decreased rates of health services utilization (54-61); computerized provider order-entry

systems that provided decision support at the point of care were the primary interventions

leading to decreased utilization. Types of decision support included automated calculation of

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pretest probability for diagnostic tests, display of previous test results, display of laboratory test

costs, and computerized reminders. Absolute decreases in utilization rates ranged from 8.5 to 24

percentage points. The primary services affected were laboratory and radiology testing. Most

studies did not judge the appropriateness of the decrease in service utilization but instead

reported the effect of health information technology on the level of utilization. Most studies did

not directly measure cost savings. Instead, researchers translated no monetized decreases in

services into monetized estimates through the average cost of the examined service at that

institution. One large study from Tierney and colleagues examined direct total costs per

admission as its main end point and found a 12.7% absolute decrease (from $6964 to $6077) in

costs associated with a 0.9-day decrease in length of stay(57).

The effect of health information technology on provider time was mixed. Two studies from the

Registries Institute examining inpatient order entry showed increases in physician time related to

computer use (57, 64). Another study on outpatient use of electronic health records from Partners

Health Care showed a clinically negligible increase in clinic visit time of 0.5 minute (67).

Studies suggested that time requirements decreased as physicians grew used to the systems, but

formal long-term evaluations were not available. Two studies showed slight decreases in

documentation-related nursing time (68, 69) that were due to the streamlining of workflow. One

study examined overall time to delivery of care and found an 11% decrease in time to deliver

treatment through the use of computerized order entry with alerts to physician pagers (66).

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ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY

1. Technology and Education:-

Access to technology improves education. The Internet creates opportunities for remote

communities to exchange knowledge with populous places.

2. Technology and Communication:-

Technology increases communication between cultures and within families. Email and instant

messaging has enhanced communication between cultures. It enables global communication and

exchange of views in a non threatening environment..

3. Financial savings:-

Perhaps the biggest advantage of the improvement of technology in business communication is

the financial savings it affords small businesses and global corporations alike. Tasks that once

took large sums of money may now be completed with a touch of a button for pennies.

4.Expediency:-

Business communication technology has also increased the speed in which business is

conducted. This is especially advantageous to companies that do business with customers and

clients in far-away locations. Instead of waiting days for documents to be received by a colleague

in foreign country, business may now exchange files in a matter of seconds over the Internet.

5. Specialized Employment:-

An ancillary advantage of the continued improvement of technology in business communication is the many jobs that never before existed that have been created. Skilled professionals are required to install, operate and maintain new information technology tools.

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DISADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY

1. Physical and Psychological Health issues:-

There are also health issues involved in technology. The phenomenon of shut ins in Japan is one

of the side effects of technology. These people are unable to socialize adequately and have

severe psychological problems due to their reliance and addiction to the Internet. Thus

technology can impinge upon people's psychological adjustment.

2. Misuse of technology:-Technology can be misused by scientists to create unfortunate

destructive forces. Many of the weapons used in war are based upon modern technology.

Chemical weapons cause illnesses amongst soldiers and civilians.

3. Security:-

To combat this consideration, wireless networks may choose to utilize some of the various

encryption technologies available. Some of the more commonly utilized encryption methods,

however, are known to have weaknesses that a dedicated adversary can compromise

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OBJECTIVES

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OBJECTIVES OF TECHNOLOGY

1. To understand how technology is helpful in their education and efficient working.

2. To understand the impact of technology on their education performance.

3. To know the impact of technology on their health.

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RESEARCH METHEDOLOGY

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research methodology is a way to systematically solve the research problem. The Research

Methodology includes the various methods and techniques for conducting a research. “Marketing

Research is a systematic design, collection, analysis and reporting of data and finding relevant

solution to a specific marketing situation or problem”. S. Slesinger and M. Stephenson in the

encyclopedia of social science defines research as “the manipulation of things, concepts or

symbols for the purpose of generalizing to extend, correct or verify knowledge, whether that

knowledge aids in construction of theory or in the practice of an art”.

RESEARCH DESIGN:- Exploratory & Descriptive

DATA COLLECTION

Data collection is a term used to describe a process of preparing and collecting data, for

example, as part of a process improvement or similar project. The purpose of data collection is to

obtain information to keep on record, to make decisions about important issues, to pass

information on to others. Primarily, data are collected to provide information regarding a specific

topic.

Data collection usually takes place early on in an improvement project, and is often formalized

through a data collection plan which often contains the following activity.

1. Pre collection activity — agree on goals, target data, definitions, methods

2. Collection — data collection

3. Present finding – usually involves some form of sorting analysis of and/ or presentation.

For our study we are using Primary as well as secondary data

TYPES OF DATA COLLECTION

1. PRIMARY DATA

Primary data is defined as the data collected for the first time. It is new on nature. The primary

data for this study was collected by questionnaire method .In questionnaire method, a structured

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and non-designed questionnaire was personally produced to the respondents with a request to

answer the question given therein and then return it to researcher.

2. SECONDARY DATA

This type of data has already been collected by someone else and has already passed through

statistical process. The sources of secondary data of related to impact of technology are:

# Websites of company

# Magazines

# Journals

# Newspapers

SAMPLE PLAN :- Sampling can be defined as the section of some part of an aggregate or

totality on the basis of which judgment or an inference about aggregate or totality is made. The

sampling plan helps in decision making in following area:-

SAMPLE SIZE :– Sample size refers to the total numbers of items about which the

information is desired. The sample size of study is 100 respondents.

SAMPLE UNIT:- Youth of Jalandhar

SAMPLING TECHNIQUE :- Non-probability/Convenient Sampling.

DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRATATION

For the data analysis and interpretation we are using percentages, weighted average, pie-charts, graphs.

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DATA ANALYSIS

&

INTERPRETATION

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DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Age of the Respondents

Age No. of Respondents %age of Respondents15years-20years 32 32%21years-25years 68 68%Total 100 100

32%

68%

no.of respondents

15yrs-20 yrs21yrs-25yrs

Interpretation:-

From the above graph it is clear that majority (68%) of the respondents are from the age group

21 years – 25 year. Only 32% respondents are from the age group of 15 years-20 years.

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Gender

Gender No. of respondents %age of respondentsMale 45 45%Female 55 55%Total 100 100%

45%

55%

no. of respondents

malefemale

Interpretation:-From the above graph it is clear that majority (55%) of the respondents is female and

45% are male.

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Qualification:-

Qualification No. of respondents %age of respondentsSenior secondary 18 18%Under graduation 29 29%Post graduation 53 53%Total 100 100%

18%

29%

53%

no. of respondents

ser. Sec.under graduationpost graduation

Interpretation:-

From the above graph it is clear that majority (53%) are from post graduation, 29% are from

under graduation and only 18% are from senior secondary.

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1.Use of technology for daily working.

Response No. of respondents %age of respondentsYes 97 97%No 03 03%Total 100 100%

97%

3%

no. of respondents

yes no

Interpretation:-

From the above graph we can interpret that majority (97%) of respondents make use of

technology. Only 3% respondents are not using technology.

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2.Different technology you use.

Response No. of respondents %age of respondentsMobiles 51 33%Computer/laptop/tablets 47 30%Interactive t v 22 15%Games/play station 01 1%All of above 33 21%Total 155 100

33%

31%

14%

1%

21%

No. of respondents

MobileComputer/laptop/tabletsInteractive TVGames/Play stationAll of above

Interpretation:-

From the above graph it is clear that most of the respondents (51%) are making use of mobile,

47% are making use of computer/laptop/tablets and 33% of respondents are making use of all

these technologies.

NOTE: It is a multiple choice question, so the response exceeds more than Sample size.

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3.Impact of technology on youth.

Response No. of respondents Summated score Very good 45 45*2=90Good 33 33*1=33Neither good nor bad 15 15*0=15Bad 01 01*(-1)= -01Very bad 03 03*(-2)= -06Total 97 123-07=116

Weighted average score = 116 =1.16 100

46%

34%

15%

1%3%

no. of respondent

very goodgoodneither good nor badbadvery bad

Interpretation:-

We have give “2” point to very good, “1” point to good, “0” point to neither good more

bad, “-1” to bad and ,”-2” to very bad and with the help of this we have interpreted that

majority of respondents says technology have good impact on youth.

{ 45*2+33*1+15*0+1*(-1)+3*(-2)} = 116 = 1.16

100 100

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4.Technology helps in increasing knowledge.

Response No. of respondents %age of respondentsYes 92 95%No 04 4%Can’t say 01 1%Total 97 100%

95%

4%1%

no.of respondents

yesnocan't say

Interpretation:-

From the above graph we can say that majority(92%) respondents says that technology

helps in increasing knowledge, 4% says that it does not helps in increasing knowledge &

1% says they are not aware of it.

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5.Technology helps in increasing efficiency.

Response No. of respondents %age of respondentsTime saving 51 39%Accurate/up-date information 46 36%Decrease work load 32 25%Total 129 100%

40%

36%

25%

No. of respodents

Time savingAccurate/up-date informationDecrease work load

Interpretation:-

From the above graph, we can interpret that majority(51%) respondent are saying that

technology helps in increasing, The working efficiency as it saves time, 46% says it increase

working efficiency as it provide accurate/update information and 32% says it increase efficiency

by reducing work load.

Note:- It is a multiple choice question, so the response exceeds more than Sample size..

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6.Online education is helpful to you.

Response No. of respondents %age of respondentsYes 85 88%No 02 2%Can’t says 10 10%Total 97 100%

88%

2% 10%

No. of respondent

YesNOCan't say

Interpretation:-

From the above graph we can input that majority(85%) respondent say that online education

helps them, 2% says it doesn’t helps them & 1% says they can’t say about it.

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7.Impact of technology on educational performance.

Response No. of respondents %age of respondentsPractical Knowledge 41 35%Complete information 44 37%Time saving 27 23%No impact 06 5%Total 118 100%

35%

37%

23%5%

No. of respondents

Practical KnowledgeComplete informationTime savingNo impact

Interpretation:-

From the above graph, we can interpret that majority (44%) respondents says that

technology increase educational performance by providing complete information, 41%

says it increase educational performance by saving their time and 6% says it has no

impact on their educational performance.

Note:- It is a multiple choice question, so the response exceeds more than sample size.

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8.Problems you are suffering due to use of technology.

Response No. of respondents %age of respondentsHeart problem 07 05%Eyes problem 59 44%Headache 32 24%Over weighting 16 12%None 20 15%Total 134 100%

5%

44%

24%

12%

15%

No. of respondents

Heart problemEyes problemHeadacheOver weightingNone

Interpretation:-

From the above graph, we can say that majority(59%) respondents are suffering from

eyes problem,32% respondents are suffering from Headache 20% says they have no

health problem with the use of technology,16% says they are suffering from the problem

of over-weighting and 7% respondent says they are suffering from heart problem.

Note:- It is a multiple choice question, so the response exceeds more than sample size.

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9. Technology makes youth work shirkers.

Response No. of respondents %age of respondentsYes 58 60%No 39 40%Total 97 100%

60%

40%

No. of respondent

YesNo

Interpretation:-

From the above graph we can interpret that majority (58%) respondents have become

work shirkers & 39% says they have no impact.

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10. Negative impact of technology on youth

Response No. of respondents %age of respondentsHabitual of Shortcuts 30 21%Reduce mental ability 27 19%Health problem 33 23%Addiction 31 22%Keeps away from environment 21 15%Total 142 100%

21%

19%

23%

22%

15%

No. of respondents

Habitual of shortcutsReduce mental abilityHealth problemaddictionKeeps away from envir-onment

Interpretation:-

From the above graph we can interpret that majority(33%) respondents says that it has negative

impact on their health, 31% says it has negative impact on as it makes people addicted of it, 30%

says it has negative impact as it makes them habitual of shortcuts, 27% & 21% respectively says

it has negative impact as it reduced mental strength & keeps them away from environment.

Note:- It is a multiple choice question, so the response exceeds more than sample size.

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FINDINGS

FINDINGS

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Majority of respondents are from age group of 21yrs-25yrs & most of them are Females

followed by Males.

Most of the respondents having qualification of Post graduation followed by under

graduates & senior secondary.

Majority of respondents 97% are making use of technology and only 3% respondents are

not using technology.

Majority of respondents are making use of mobiles followed by the use of

computers/laptops/tablets.

Majority of respondents says technology have very good impact & is followed by the

result that it has good impact.

Majority of respondents that is 85% says online education helpful for them.

From the above analysis we can say that majority of respondents are suffering from eyes

problems followed with headache & overweighting.

Majority of respondents have become work shirkers.

Majority of respondents says that they have negative impact on their health followed by

addiction, habitual of shortcuts. Other negative impact of technology is that they are not

able to use their mental ability properly and they are getting away from the environment.

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LIMITATIONS

LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY

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Every study has some limitation. The survey is accomplished by the following limitations:-

Indifferent Attitude: few of the respondents reacted to the study indifferently and do not

provided the satisfactory answers.

Biased information: though every care has been taken to eliminate every sort of bias but

considering the human factors, the possibility of small bias having coming up can’t be

ruled out.

Due to busy schedule of the respondents, there was delay in collection of data.

Time and money constraint.

Research is limited to Jalandhar city only and cannot be journalized to whole of INDIA.

Sometimes people do not give appropriate information and fill the questionnaire just for

the sake of fun.

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SUGGESTIONS

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SUGGESTIONS

Now a day, technology is used by everyone but it is having certain negative

impact on their health. The company’s should introduce such technologies so that

person’s health should not be affected by it.

Technologies no doubt is important but it has made youth work shirker. So they

should us it in best and appropriate way.

The technology used in educational institutes must be made limited so that youth

should use their mental ability to the best.

Technology is making youth away from the environment. So, different programs

that encourage the association of youth with environment should be initiated by

the educational institutions, government, non-government organizations.

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CONCLUSIO N

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CONCLUSION

This study was designed to examine the impact of technology on youth. The various dimensions

studied in this regard is the impact of technology on health, working efficiency and educational

performance.

From the study it is analyzed that it has both positive as well as negative impact on youth. As

technology provides practical, accurate and update information but at the same time it has certain

effects on human health like eye problem, headache, over weighting etc. So to eliminate all this

there should be proper utilization of technology. It should be used in such a way that it helps in

improving our mental abilities and must not totally depend on technology. As it is said that

TIME, TIDE and TECHNOLOGY waits for none.

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BIBLOGRAPHY

BIBLOGRAPHY

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology

http://www.answers.com/topic/technology

http://www.exampleessays.com/essay_search/Advantages_and_disadvantages_of_modern_technology

..html

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_types_of_technology

http://www.unep.or.jp/ietc/publications/integrative/enta/aeet/6.asp

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/impact-of-technology-on-education.html

http://www.annals.org/content/144/10/742.full

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_collection

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ANNEXTURE

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QUESTIONNAIRE

We are students of MBA-II at CTIMIT, Jalandhar are undergoing a project on “IMPACT OF

TECHNOLOGY ON YOUTH”. For which we need to get this questionnaires filled. Your

cooperation would be highly appreciated.

Personal Detail

Age: - a) 15years – 20 years _____ b) 21years – 25years _____

Gender:- a) Male ____ b) Female ____

Qualification:- a) Senior Secondary ____ b) Under Graduate ____ c) Post Graduate

____

1) Do you use technology for your daily working?

YES ____ NO ____

2) What technology are you using?

a) Mobile

b) Computer / Laptop / Tablets

c) Interactive TV

d) Games / Play station

e) All of above

3) According to you, what is the impact of technology on youth?

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a) Very Good

b) Good

c) Neither good nor bad

d) Bad

e) Very bad

4) Does technology helps to increase knowledge?

YES ____ NO ____ Can’t say ____

5) How technology helps to increasing your working efficiency?

a) Time saving

b) Accurate / Update Information

c) Decrease work load

6) Does online education technology is helpful to you?

Yes ____ NO ____ Can’t say ____

7) What is the impact of technology on educational performance?

a) Practical Knowledge

b) Complete Information

c) Time Saving

d) No Impact

8) What are the problems are suffering due to use of technology?

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a) Heart Problem

b) Eyes Problem

c) Headache

d) Over Weighting

e) None

9) Does technology makes youth work shirkers?

YES ____ NO ____

10) According to you, what is the negative impact of using technology?

a) Habitual to short cuts

b) Reduced mental ability

c) Health problem

d) Addiction

e) Keeps away from environment

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