TV addiction in Adolescents

Master's Thesis from the year 2013 in the subject Sociology - Children and Youth, grade: M.Sc(Hons), , course: Human Development and Family Studies, language: English, abstract: Personality is the total quality of an individual due to bodily pattern, mental integration and chemistry of internal functions including almost all types of introvert and extrovert traits. However, the traits of any individual's personality development own to heredity, but electronic form of surroundings may also be considered equally important. Television is a widespread electronic media influencing adolescents' lives. The impact of television on adolescents depends on many factors such as how they watch TV, personality factors and whether alone or with their parents and whether the parents talk with them about what they see on TV. The present study was designed to investigate the addiction level of TV in adolescents. Furthermore, it was also explore the relationship between addiction level, personality styles and television watching styles using the standardized scale. Subjects were adolescent boys and girls studying in different schools and colleges in Faisalabad. The collected data were analyzed by applying appropriate statistical techniques to interpret the results.

Hajira Zahid (author) I completed my M.phil degree in Human Development and Family Studies in 2013 from University of Agriculture Faisalabad I completed my B.ed, M.ed degree as professional degree from G.C University Faisalabad. Done internship in SOS village Faisalabad and Special Education Centre Faisalabad