LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 21:11 November 2021
ISSN 1930-2940

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Impact of Screen Time with Children 2-5 Years -
A Pilot Study

Ferly Felix, Assistant Lecturer Speech and Hearing
Arun P Govind (MASLP) Corresponding Author
Dr. Satish Kumaraswamy, Ph.D. Speech and Hearing
Aswathi Anand (BASLP)
Dhilna Fathima (BASLP)
E K Fathima Sameeha (BASLP)
Fathima Fida (BASLP)

Abstract

Screen Dependency Disorder or SDD refers to screen-related ‘addictive’ behavior. Sigman (2017) suggested that various screen activities that induce structural and functional brain plasticity in adults

The aim of the study was to find the impact of Screen time on children who were exposed for more than 2-3 hours per day by analyzing the working memory in children of 2-5years who had continuous expose to media for 2-5 and more hours per day.

Keywords: Screen Dependency Disorder, sleep problems, weight loss, difficulties with communication, socialization and brain development.

Introduction

Screen dependency disorder is a modern age health challenge for both kids and adults. Research proclaims that the excessive use of mobile phones and exposure to blue light have impact on children’s brain which can lead to Screen Dependency Disorder (SDD). Children learn language through stimulation and environmental exposure during their critical period of development. American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a maximum of one hour screen time a day for children from 2 to 5 years and babies below 18 months should avoid it altogether. Researchers have shown that excessive use of screen leads to sleep problems, weight loss, difficulties with communication, socialization, and brain development.

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Arun P Govind (MASLP)
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