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Dina Di Giacomo1, Jessica Ranieri1, Pilar Lacasa2
1Department of Life, Health and Sciences, University of L'AquilaL'Aquila, Italy.
Frontiers in Psychology
|August 22, 2017
Summary
Technology use enhances cognitive abilities in children. High digital users showed better performance in memory and reasoning tasks, indicating a positive impact of digital exposure on early cognitive development.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Technology significantly impacts quality of life and digital skill development across age groups.
- Digital skills are increasingly recognized as enhancers of human cognitive functions.
- Emerging research explores technology's influence on information processing in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the influence of technology on cognitive development in early childhood.
- To evaluate the impact of digital exposure on children's cognitive performance.
Main Methods:
- Investigated 191 school-aged children divided into high and low digital user groups.
- Assessed verbal and visuoperceptual cognitive performance using 8 standardized psychological tests.
- Utilized an ad hoc self-report questionnaire to gather data.
Main Results:
- Digital exposure positively influences cognitive development in children.
- High digital users demonstrated superior performance in naming, semantic memory, visual memory, and logical reasoning tasks.
- Findings align with existing literature on technology's cognitive effects.
Conclusions:
- Technology use significantly impacts cognitive abilities in early childhood.
- Increased digital exposure in early age fosters enhanced cognitive processing and skills.
- This contributes to a digitally skilled generation with improved learning capabilities.
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