A Reflection on Teachers' Perspectives and Attitudes toward the Effects of Modern Digital Technologies on the Behavioral and Emotional Dimensions of High School Students

Karimi Baghmalek, Ayatollah

doi:10.22034/jitle.2025.506718.1021

A Reflection on Teachers' Perspectives and Attitudes toward the Effects of Modern Digital Technologies on the Behavioral and Emotional Dimensions of High School Students

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Ayatollah Karimi Baghmalek

Assistant professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University

10.22034/jitle.2025.506718.1021

Abstract

Digital tools and advanced technology have become an inseparable part of the lives of adolescents and young people. Their effects on the quality of education and learning have always been considered to be important. The aim of this study was to examine teachers' views on the impact of digital technologies on students' behavioral and emotional dimensions. The present study was conducted with a qualitative approach following a basic qualitative method, through face-to-face interviews with eight secondary school teachers in Isfahan. Interview data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Data analysis led to the emergence of six sub-themes and three main themes, namely, technology education, lack of access to facilities, and behavioral changes in students. Overall, the findings showed that teachers have a favorable view of the use of technology in education. In their opinion, the use of these technologies has the potential to increase social interactions and improve students' self-esteem. At the same time, they warned about the disadvantages of excessive use of technology, such as depression, isolation, and psychological distress. Teachers also pointed out the importance of equal access to digital facilities, home-school interaction in managing this process, and paying attention to students' individual differences.

Keywords

digital technology

teachers’ perspective

behavior

emotions

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