Cited by 525Child Development and Digital TechnologyPhysical Activity and HealthImpact of Technology on Adolescents

Clinical and psychological effects of excessive screen time on children

Domingues‐Montanari, Sophie·2017·Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Abstract

Over recent years, screen time has become a more complicated concept, with an ever‐expanding variety of electronic media devices available throughout the world. Television remains the predominant type of screen‐based activity among children. However, computer use, video games and ownership of devices, such as tablets and smart phones, are occurring from an increasingly young age. Screen time, in particular, television viewing, has been negatively associated with the development of physical and cognitive abilities, and positively associated with obesity, sleep problems, depression and anxiety. The physiological mechanisms that underlie the adverse health outcomes related to screen time and the relative contributions of different types of screen and media content to specific health outcomes are unclear. This review discusses the positive and negative effects of screen time on the physiological and psychological development of children. Furthermore, recommendations are offered to parents and clinicians.

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Authors
Domingues‐Montanari, S.
Affiliations
Longdom Publishing and Qustodio Technologies Barcelona Spain
Corresponding author
Domingues‐Montanari, Sophie
Venue
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2017-02-06
Volume
53
Issue
4
Pages
333-338
ISSN
  • 1034-4810 (ISSN-L)
  • 1440-1754
OpenAlex
W2586771496
Cited by
524
References
58
Citations by year
2026: 51 · 2025: 62 · 2024: 84 · 2023: 89 · 2022: 120 · 2021: 53 · 2020: 43 · 2019: 13 · 2018: 8 · 2017: 1
FWCI
6.72
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Child Development and Digital Technology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Impact of Technology on Adolescents
Keywords
screen time, children, television viewing, video games, mobile devices, obesity, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, cognitive development, physical development, parental recommendations
MeSH terms
Child Health, Child, Computers, Diet, Health Policy, Humans, Mental Health, Obesity, Sleep, Television

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