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What effect does daily use of YouTube have on the attention span of under-16s?

Essay Outline

Introduction

Background information: Rapid progress in internet technology and YouTube has greatly influenced modern society. The rapid innovations in the technology information are introduced through various YouTube and network websites, such as Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Users of YouTube can see or read a post online from friends without direct interaction with their friends. Communication between students and other individuals of the community is directly through YouTube. doctors have discovered the increased Attention Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among the teens with its leading cause being technology YouTube. According to Clifford Nass, people who are fond of multitasking show an enormous range of deficits.

Connecting information (the reason for writing): This study investigates aims to examine the effects of a daily dose of YouTube on attention span among the under 16s — prior investigation of literature related to the same revealed existence of such studies. Therefore, the study examines the effects of daily use of YouTube and the impacts it has on the long attention span.

Thesis Statement: The paper gives a detailed discussion on the effects of a daily dose of YouTube on attention span among the under 16s

Scope: The paper discusses the development of ADHD disorders and technological overload, decreased empathy, and suicide attempts as a result of low esteem and addiction by users.

Body 1

Development of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and technological overload

P

oint 1

Teens who check on their

YouTube and stream videos

are likely to develop ADHD

disorders like shorter attention

span and distractibility

Wihbey, 2013).

(

Supporting

E

vidence from

source

According to a study published

in the JAMA medical journal

E

xample/

E

valuation:

ADHD is the most diagnosed

disorder among teens in the

U.S. With 4.5m diagnosed

among children under 18

years.

P

oint 2

Teens struggle to focus as a

result of technological

overload

Supporting

E

vidence from

source

JAMA medical journal

E

xample/

E

valuation:

The study found that such

teens require mental

stimulation and arousal in

classrooms

Body 2

Decreased empathy and vulnerability to suicide attempts.

P

oint 1

Extended use of social

networks like Facebook among

teens increase narcissism

Supporting

E

vidence from

source

According to a study done by

Larry Rosen a professor of

psychology at California State

University

E

xample/

E

valuation:

The study found that 75% of

teens who use YouTube

extendedly have decreased

empathy hence loss of

concentration span.

P

oint 2

Many negative messages

posted on YouTube exposes

teens to the vulnerability of

Supporting

E

vidence from

source

According to a new review

published Wednesday in

journal PLOS ONE

E

xample/

E

valuation:

The study found that kids and

young adults with thoughts of

self-harm, suicidal, and

EFFECTS OF DAILY USE OF YOUTUBE ON THE ATTENTION SPAN 2

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Body 3

attempting suicide

depression spend more time on

YouTube.

Addiction-driven sensations

P oint 1

Increased information access has led to shortening of spans Supporting Evidence from source

According to a study conducted in 2013 by the American research group Example/Evaluation:

The study found that 4-year-old kids spans were significantly predicting their mathematics

P oint 2

Children addicted to YouTube are more likely to suffer from poor mental health

Conclusion:

Summary of key points Supporting Evidence from source

According to a study done by the U.K. Office for National statistics in 2015

and reading skills in later life. Children with higher attention spans could even finish their universities at 25.

E xample/Evaluation:

The study found out that these children experience delays in their emotions and social development hence affecting their concentration span.

A little exposure to YouTube daily could have adverse effects on one's attention span. From the key points highlighted, it can be noted that some results are very detrimental to one's health (Wihbey, 2013). ADHD, a disorder, as found in many kids, can be avoided if parents will be strict with their kids. Its also noted that a daily dose exposure makes kids and teens be addicted to YouTube.

Predictions/recommendations/suggestions

Parents need to educate their kids about the effects of YouTube by explains to them the harmful effects. Please encourage them to spend more time in actual communication other than YouTube communications. Parents should also suggest to their kids to make use of YouTube to enhance their learning. Advise them to use YouTube with moderation. Supervise your kid’s

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