A new study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center showed concerning evidence that brain structure may be altered in kids with more screen use.
The digital age has made screens more accessible and portable than ever. Although the full implications of screen time exposure on young kids whose brains are still developing is not yet known, there is concern that screen use can affect cognitive and language development, lead to problems in school and make some mental health disorders worse.
A new study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center published in JAMA Pediatrics showed concerning evidence that brain structure may be altered in kids with more screen use. Researchers looked at brain MRIs in 47 preschoolers and found that screen time over the AAP's recommendations was associated with differences in brain structure in areas related to language and literacy development.
At this stage, children"require face-to-face interaction," said Anderson to reach developmental milestones including building language and social skills. During this time they also develop empathy, the ability to understand emotion, and"build stamina to navigate personal situations," he said. On the other hand, Anderson pointed out that"there can be positive effects" of screen time including"increasing social connection, particularly in kids in marginalized groups, where finding online communities where they can be accepted and supported can be immensely positive."
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