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Research Article

Impact of digital technology on family life and leisure activities: An approach from families with adolescents

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Received 05 Apr 2023, Accepted 14 Nov 2023, Published online: 04 Aug 2024
 

Abstract

This study investigates parents’ perceptions of the impact of digital technology on family life and leisure activities for adolescents (11–17 years old). Through three focus groups, 19 parents aged 33 to 56 participated. The discourse analysis, conducted using NVivo software and grounded theory, revealed how families access and use digital technology and its impact on parental supervision and family leisure activities. Parents noted the importance of digital skills to protect adolescents from online risks and to engage in virtual activities together. The study highlights the need for parents to improve their digital competencies to effectively manage and participate in their children’s digital lives. Future research should explore the digital skill levels of parents to identify barriers to effective digital inclusion and develop strategies to address these gaps. This will enable families to better navigate the digital landscape and ensure a balanced and safe integration of technology into their daily lives.

Cette étude examine les perceptions des parents sur l’impact de la technologie numérique sur la vie familiale et les activités de loisirs des adolescents (11–17 ans). Trois groupes de discussion ont été menés avec 19 parents âgés de 33 à 56 ans. L’analyse, réalisée avec le logiciel NVivo et la théorie ancrée, révèle comment les familles accèdent et utilisent la technologie numérique et son impact sur la supervision parentale et les activités de loisirs en famille. Les parents soulignent l’importance des compétences numériques pour protéger les adolescents des risques en ligne et participer à des activités virtuelles ensemble. L’étude souligne la nécessité pour les parents d’améliorer leurs compétences numériques pour mieux gérer et participer à la vie numérique de leurs enfants. Les recherches futures devraient explorer les niveaux de compétences numériques des parents pour identifier les obstacles à une inclusion numérique efficace et développer des stratégies pour combler ces lacunes.

Acknowledgements

We are grateful for the involvement of all the participants in the study and for the space provided by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Additional information

Funding

This work was supported by the Ministry of Economy, Knowledge and Employment of the Canary Islands Government and co-financed by the European Social Fund [TESIS2020010062].

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