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Digital Device Usage and Childhood Cognitive Development: Exploring Effects on Cognitive Abilities.

Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez^1,2, Ana Isabel Beltrán-Velasco³, Silvia Herrero-Roldán⁴

¹Faculty of Sport Sciences, European University of Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain.

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Summary

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Digital device use impacts child cognitive development, offering benefits like multitasking but risks like attention deficits. Balanced integration and parental guidance are key for healthy growth.

Keywords:

attention childhood cognitive development digital device usage educational technology executive functions memory psychological resilience

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Area of Science:

Child Development
Cognitive Psychology
Media Psychology

Background:

Digital device ubiquity in childhood outpaces understanding of long-term cognitive effects.
A significant research gap exists regarding the impact of digital devices on children's cognitive development.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the complex relationship between digital device usage and cognitive development in childhood.
To critically assess cognitive domains affected by digital device use.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search across PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science.
Inclusion of 157 peer-reviewed studies published between 2001 and 2024.
Assessment of cognitive domains including attention, memory, executive functions, problem-solving, and social cognition.

Main Results:

Digital devices offer potential benefits (e.g., multitasking) but pose risks (e.g., cognitive overload, diminished attention, impaired social skills).
Excessive screen time is linked to psychological/behavioral outcomes like identity issues and maladaptive behaviors.
Strategies for mitigation include structured digital engagement and parental involvement.

Conclusions:

Balanced integration of digital tools is crucial for childhood learning environments.
Essential insights provided for child development, education, and policy stakeholders.
Recommendations promote optimal digital practices to enhance cognitive development and prevent harm.