HW9: Chapter 3

Chapter 3

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS

AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary

This paper attempted to explain the effects of photography technology on youth culture.

The research method used in the study is the descriptive method in which the information used to solve the problem were gathered from articles and results of the survey conducted. The research findings are the following:

1. Photography technology is the form of technology which creates access to the youth into world exploration, outside interaction, and vast knowledge about different things.

2. Photography is just a hobby for most of the teenagers that's why it does not interrupt their studies, but instead, it became a bridge to additional learning.

3. Taking photographs create satisfaction and happiness to the users, and sharing them online improves their social life.

4. Young adolescents consider the affordability, accessibility, ease of use, and high-definition of the gadgets or equipment they are going to use in taking and editing photographs.

5. In spite the growing number of photo editing software which allow users to manipulate the images taken, youth still carry a wild and wide imagination in them proving their broad understanding about the things in reality.

Conclusion

Based on the findings of this study, the following conclusions are drawn:

1. Photography technology does not greatly harm the youth culture, yet bring good results to them.

2. Not all forms of technology damage the person's way of living; instead, it can contribute to the development of one's education, social life, freedom of choice and expression, and mental skills.

Recommendation

After drawing the conclusion of the study, the researcher hereby make the following suggestions/recommendations:

1. Future researchers may further explain and expound the effects of photography technology in other aspect for the benefit and deeper comprehension of the parents, or identify the disadvantages of using photography technology in general.

2. Since this study gave emphasis to the youth culture, it is also advisable to conduct studies related to them, and this research study could be a good start and helpful for additional references.

3. There are other forms of technology in which one could identify its good or bad effects on our society, a certain group of people, or anyone's culture or belief.

References

A. Electronic Media

“The Effects of Modern Technology on Kids.” Retrieved December 5, 2012 from http://www.ehow.com/info_8040213_effects-modern-technology-kids.html

“Research confirms social media's impact on adolescent development.” Retrieved December 5, 2012 from http://www.courierpress.com/news/2011/aug/15/research-confirms-social-medias-impact-on/

“Advantages and Disadvantages of Film and Digital.” Retrieved December 5, 2012 from http://photography.about.com/od/filmvsdigital/a/FilmVsDigital.htm

“Types Of Photography.” Retrieved November 11, 2012 from http://www.smilegrabber.com/

“Digital Photography Technology.” Retrieved December 5, 2012 from http://www.digital-photography-technology.com/

“The Impact of Photography on Society.” Retrieved October 26, 2012 from http://www.ehow.com/list_6982192_impact-photography-society.html

“Types of Photography.” Retrieved October 26, 2012 from http://www.photography.com/articles/types-of-photography/types-of-photography/

“The Evolution Of The Camera.” Retrieved October 19, 2012 from http://roseindia.net/articles/camera-evolution.shtml