Destructive Effects of Distraction on Younger Generation
R. Mayildurai1, S. Logesh Kumar2, A. Priyanka3, A.S. Mythili4
1R. Mayildurai, Department of Science and Humanities, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), India.
2S.Logesh Kumar, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), India.
3A.Priyanka, Department of Management Studies, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), India.
4A.S. Mythili, Department of Science and Humanities, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 15 August 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 27 August 2019 | Manuscript Published on 06 September 2019 | PP: 76-78 | Volume-8 Issue- 6S, August 2019 | Retrieval Number: F10150886S19/19©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijeat.F1015.0886S19
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Abstract: Distraction is the process of deviating one’s concentration from the desired task. It can be from both external as well as internal factors such as laziness, lack of attention, nervousness, addiction towards electronic gadgets, more passionate on social media etc. Various psychological studies illustrate that switching between responsibilities occurs among the mankind. Sometimes distraction is valuable for human to forgot or escape from their agony. But at the same time it creates destructive effect on younger generations. This study focuses on the various internal and external factors which distracts the younger generation especially students studying in the undergraduate courses. Once they deviate due to lack of attention, they involve themselves in hostile activities, develop unnatural behaviours which affects their carrier and sometimes makes it impossible for them to reach their ambitions. A quantitative method was used in gathering and analysing the data by distributing questionnaires to the students. The results obtained were analysed for different factors that cause stress among students.
Keywords: Distraction, Destructive Effect, Carrier.
Scope of the Article: Next Generation Internet & Web Architectures