Influence of Mobile Devices on Children's Social Isolation from Mothers' Perspective in Saudi Arabia

Young Children and the Age of Modern Technology (From Past to Present Time)

Please write the literature review and theoretical framework chapter on MA Childhood Studies. Title of Qualitative Research: Exploring the influence of mobile devices on children's social isolation ages 3 to 10 years- mothers' perspectives in Saudi Arabia Please take into account the use of reliable academic sources. Please find the requirements in the attachment.

Exploring the influence of mobile devices on children's social isolation ages 3 to 10 years- mothers’ perspectives in Saudi Arabia

-Are children impacted on positively or negative by time spent on digital devices?

-What are Saudi mothers’ rules in managing children's screen time usage?

-How do Saudi mothers cope with the common phenomenon of children's mobile devices usage?

-Do social, environment and lifestyle/culture impact on Saudi mothers’ beliefs and opinions on digital screen time?

Explain what this section contains and what will be discussed.

-Why the topic is important- is it an area of current interest?

-The scope of the review- the aspects of the topic that will be covered

-How the review is organised

-Has the topic been widely researched? Or not?

-Significant gaps in the research into your topic

-Is there debate and controversy about the topic or a consensus?

-State the scope of the review – i.e. what is included and what isn’t included.

For example, if you were reviewing the literature on obesity in children you might say something like: There are a large number of studies of obesity trends in the general population. However, since the focus of this research is on obesity in children, these will not be reviewed in detail and will only be referred to as appropriate

-The body of the text summarises and synthesises the literature. You should summarise and synthesise material in a way that allows you not only to report, but also to compare, contrast, critically review and comment on what has been said in the literature.  In each work, the similarities, differences, strengths and weaknesses need to be identified.

-Organisethe literature according to common themes.

-Start your evaluation from the general subject area and move on to specify it to your research question

-Provide insight into the relation between your chosen topic and the wider subject area.

-Move from a general, wider view of the literature being reviewed to the specific focus of your research

-Select a wide range of literature sources, and it is better to use the sources which are up to date and recent like not older than 5 to 7 years, and reliability of sources used(Don't use unreliable and non-academic sources, please)

Young Children and Use of Mobile Digital Devices

Writing about children's use of technology in general and mentioning developments from the past era to the present, and the reference to the use of technology in Saudi Arabia.

Writing about children's use of portable digital devices over the years and its impact on the child's social interaction.

-Discuss theories related to the research topic. Child Development Theories such as, Social learning theory/modeling (Bandura), Psychosocial theory (Erik Erikson) and Vygotsky’s social constructivist theory. (Please add any other theory related to the research topic).

- Write about the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the relationship of it to child social interaction. Include Article 3 (best interests of the child) The best interests of the child must be a top priority in all decisions and actions that affect children, Article 15 (freedom of association) Every child has the right to meet with other children and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights and Article 31 (leisure, play and culture) Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities. And discuss any other points that you find relevant to the topic.

-Writing about the extent to which children use portable digital devices and parents' beliefs about the positive and negative effects of its use on their children. Also, highlighting their knowledge and awareness about the long-term use of devices on the child's social interaction, which may lead to social isolation.

 -Write about the mother's role in caring for children in Saudi Arabia and her responsibility to set rules at home, including managing screen time.

- Citation of studies applied in Saudi Arabia. Clarify the factors that affect the duration of the consumption of mobile devices by children (discuss the following points and their relationship to the regulation of screen time by parents: home environment, lifestyle, educational level and marital status of parents, and some external factors such as, society and the school system). Also, explain whether or not children are positive consumers of mobile devices.

-Show professional grasp of the background theory

-Extract & synthesize the main points, issues, findings & research methods

-Evaluate & critically analysewhat is known about literature

-Critically highlight gaps and what is unknown

-Address a clearly articulated question, topic, area or inter-related areas/topics

-Find relevant literature on your topic & follow trails of references

-Identify themes/ideas/theories/approaches to the topic

-Introduce ideas by themes/theory/approach/chronologically or any other appropriate structure but do not just list different authors’ viewpoints

-Introduce and explain each theme & present evidence from readings (agreements/ disagreements),

-Critically relate to gaps & own proposed research

-Directed and clear sentences at start of paragraphs

-Clear signposts and links back to question and area of research

-Summarise at the end of each paragraph and or end of each sub-section

-Use your words carefully don’t be over cautious or too assertive = balanced writing

Conclusion (150 word)

-Summarise the important aspects of the existing body of literature.

-Evaluatethe current state of the literature reviewed.

-Identify significant flaws or gaps in existing knowledge.

-Outline areas for future study.

-Link your research to existing knowledge.