THE EVIL OF THE CENTURY: IMPACT OF SCREEN TIME ON THE NEUROPSYCOMOTOR DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593302320042

• Palavras-chave: Screen time, development lag; children, adolescents

• Keywords: Screen time, development lag; children, adolescents

• Abstract:

  The excessive use of electronic devices and screen time in children and adolescents has become a growing public health concern, as it can lead to several negative impacts on the development of these individuals. Studies have shown that excessive screen time is associated with a greater risk of obesity, sleep problems, decreased physical activity, delays in neuropsychomotor development, delay in speech and language acquisition, concentration and learning difficulties, and even even behavior and self-esteem problems. Randomized clinical trials have been an important tool to assess the effects of screen time on children and adolescents, showing that the more time children or adolescents spend in front of electronic devices, the greater the risk of these problems manifesting themselves. Spending more than two hours a day in front of electronic device screens is associated with a higher risk of high blood pressure and lower cognitive performance in children and adolescents, which can negatively affect skills such as memory, attention and reasoning. In addition, excessive use of electronic devices can also affect the creativity and problem-solving ability of these individuals. Thus, it is important that parents, educators and health professionals are aware of the risks associated with screen time in children and adolescents and promote a healthy balance between the use of electronic devices and other activities important for child development, such as playing outdoors. free reading and social interaction. Spending more than two hours a day in front of electronic device screens is associated with a higher risk of high blood pressure and lower cognitive performance in children and adolescents, which can negatively affect skills such as memory, attention and reasoning. In addition, excessive use of electronic devices can also affect the creativity and problem-solving ability of these individuals. Thus, it is important that parents, educators and health professionals are aware of the risks associated with screen time in children and adolescents and promote a healthy balance between the use of electronic devices and other activities important for child development, such as playing outdoors. free reading and social interaction. Spending more than two hours a day in front of electronic device screens is associated with a higher risk of high blood pressure and lower cognitive performance in children and adolescents, which can negatively affect skills such as memory, attention and reasoning. In addition, excessive use of electronic devices can also affect the creativity and problem-solving ability of these individuals. Thus, it is important that parents, educators and health professionals are aware of the risks associated with screen time in children and adolescents and promote a healthy balance between the use of electronic devices and other activities important for child development, such as playing outdoors. free reading and social interaction. excessive use of electronic devices can also affect these individuals' creativity and problem-solving ability. Thus, it is important that parents, educators and health professionals are aware of the risks associated with screen time in children and adolescents and promote a healthy balance between the use of electronic devices and other activities important for child development, such as playing outdoors. free reading and social interaction. excessive use of electronic devices can also affect these individuals' creativity and problem-solving ability. Thus, it is important that parents, educators and health professionals are aware of the risks associated with screen time in children and adolescents and promote a healthy balance between the use of electronic devices and other activities important for child development, such as playing outdoors. free reading and social interaction.