Date of Award
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Psychology
Mentor
Stacie Smith
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to examine the positive and negative effects of technological screen use by children ages zero to eighteen. The literature reviewed for this research covered the following topics; screen time effects on children ages zero to five years, screen time effects on children ages six to twelve years, screen time effects on children ages thirteen to eighteen years, type of technology type, progression of technology, and purpose of technology. Most of the literature examined for this research involved the comparison of positive and negative effects of screen use over various time frames. No conclusions were drawn in determination whether screen time use is detrimental or beneficial to the child. Conclusions were drawn for recommendations for parents and caregivers of pediatrics in regard to screen time use.
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Citation Information
McCracken, Lindsay Michelle, "Screen Time Effects on Pediatrics" (2019). Undergraduate Honors Theses. 31.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/undergrad-honors/31