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Digital addiction and its relationship with cognitive function among children - A cross sectional study

Karthika Devi Mariappan1, Sasikala Palayan1, Zealous Mary C2

  • 1Department of Faculty of Nursing, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India.

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|August 18, 2025
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Increased digital addiction in children negatively impacts cognitive function. This study found a significant correlation between higher digital addiction scores and lower cognitive abilities in young individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Modern children show increased technology reliance.
  • Understanding the impact of digital habits on child development is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate digital addiction prevalence in children.
  • To assess the effect of digital addiction on cognitive function in children aged 9-17.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study with 419 participants (aged 9-17).
  • Data collected from a tertiary care hospital's pediatric ward and OPD.
  • Digital addiction measured using the Digital Addiction scale for children (DASC).
  • Cognitive function assessed using the PedsQL Cognitive function scale.

Main Results:

  • Mean DASC score: 61.41 ± 18.51.
  • Mean PedsQL score: 388.49 ± 138.17.
  • Significant negative correlation found between DASC and PedsQL scores (r = -0.57, p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Digital addiction has a detrimental effect on children's cognitive function.
  • Higher levels of digital addiction are associated with decreased cognitive performance in children.

Keywords:
Digital mediachildrencognitive functiondigital addictioninternet use

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