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University of Massachusetts Amherst

2017

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The Negative Impact Of Excessive Screen Time On Language Development In Children Under 6-Years-Old: An Integrative Review With Screen Time Reduction Toolkit And Presentation For Outpatient Pediatric And Family Health Providers, Cristina Kuta Jan 2017

The Negative Impact Of Excessive Screen Time On Language Development In Children Under 6-Years-Old: An Integrative Review With Screen Time Reduction Toolkit And Presentation For Outpatient Pediatric And Family Health Providers, Cristina Kuta

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Background. Increased amounts of recreational screen time, defined as time watching television and DVDs, playing videogames, and using computers, tablets, and cellular phones without academic purpose, and the lack of effective media use assessment and patient education being done by primary care providers is associated with increased risk of language developmental delays for young children under 6-years-old.

Purpose. The purpose of this integrative review is to develop a toolkit that provides education for providers and families on the adverse effects of excessive screen time on language development in children younger than 6-years-old and evidence-based screen time reduction strategies that can …