Behavioral symptoms, physical and hormonal changes in children associated with screen time

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.558562514035

• Palavras-chave: Child, Behavioral symptoms, Screen time.

• Keywords: Child, Behavioral symptoms, Screen time.

• Abstract:

  Objective: To analyze the behavioral, physical and hormonal changes in children associated with the use of screens. Methods: This is an integrative literature review. Articles were selected through the PubMed platform based on the guiding question formulated by the PEO strategy. The search used the following Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS/MeSH): "Child", "Behavioral symptoms", "Screen time", "Hormones", "Endocrine system", "Emotional regulation". After obtaining the data, the filters "Free ful text" and "2020 - 2025" were applied. Results: The results of this study show that the excessive use of screens by children causes behavioral changes, such as increased anxiety, hyperactivity and insufficient sleep; physical changes, such as sedentary lifestyles, childhood obesity, poor posture and risk to eye health; and hormonal changes, such as dysregulation of leptin levels. Conclusion: The integrative review highlights the various behavioral, physical and hormonal changes related to screen time in children. Therefore, appropriate professional guidance, together with parental intervention by limiting screen time, is an essential factor in improving children's physical and mental well-being.