The impact of digital devices on the mental and physical health of primary school children: systematic review
The use of digital technology has permeated the lives of elementary school children, affecting aspects of their mental and physical health. While these technologies offer various benefits, there are concerns about their negative impacts such as anxiety, sleep disturbances and decreased physical act...
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The use of digital technology has permeated the lives of elementary school children, affecting aspects of their mental and physical health. While these technologies offer various benefits, there are concerns about their negative impacts such as anxiety, sleep disturbances and decreased physical activity. This study aims to evaluate the impact of digital devices on primary school children's mental and physical health through a systematic review. Using the PRISMA method, literature from PubMed, and Scopus was selected based on quality, relevance, and completeness of data. Of the initial 150 publications, 7 articles were relevant after being pre-analyzed. The results showed that physical activity is important for the health of children who actively use digital devices. Some active apps and video games increase physical activity and emotional well-being, but excessive use may pose a risk for anxiety, depression and obesity. Digital device use affects the mental and physical health of primary school children. The conclusion of this study is that parents and educators should supervise the use of digital devices to reduce negative impacts and optimally utilize technology to support children's development.
Keywords: Digital technology; Mental health; Physical health; Elementary school children
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| spelling | doaj-art-d274ad6668954e6b8b188fc32f6eae3a2025-08-20T01:57:31ZengFEADEFRetos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación1579-17261988-20412024-11-016010.47197/retos.v60.109008The impact of digital devices on the mental and physical health of primary school children: systematic reviewMegi Adrianto Yoluut0Gilang Ramadan1Giofandi Samin2Universitas Muhammadiyah GorontaloUniversitas Muhammadiyah GorontaloUniversitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo The use of digital technology has permeated the lives of elementary school children, affecting aspects of their mental and physical health. While these technologies offer various benefits, there are concerns about their negative impacts such as anxiety, sleep disturbances and decreased physical activity. This study aims to evaluate the impact of digital devices on primary school children's mental and physical health through a systematic review. Using the PRISMA method, literature from PubMed, and Scopus was selected based on quality, relevance, and completeness of data. Of the initial 150 publications, 7 articles were relevant after being pre-analyzed. The results showed that physical activity is important for the health of children who actively use digital devices. Some active apps and video games increase physical activity and emotional well-being, but excessive use may pose a risk for anxiety, depression and obesity. Digital device use affects the mental and physical health of primary school children. The conclusion of this study is that parents and educators should supervise the use of digital devices to reduce negative impacts and optimally utilize technology to support children's development. Keywords: Digital technology; Mental health; Physical health; Elementary school children https://recyt.fecyt.es/index.php/retos/article/view/109008Digital technologyMental healthPhysical healthElementary school children |
| spellingShingle | Megi Adrianto Yoluut Gilang Ramadan Giofandi Samin The impact of digital devices on the mental and physical health of primary school children: systematic review Retos: Nuevas Tendencias en Educación Física, Deportes y Recreación Digital technology Mental health Physical health Elementary school children |
| title | The impact of digital devices on the mental and physical health of primary school children: systematic review |
| title_full | The impact of digital devices on the mental and physical health of primary school children: systematic review |
| title_fullStr | The impact of digital devices on the mental and physical health of primary school children: systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of digital devices on the mental and physical health of primary school children: systematic review |
| title_short | The impact of digital devices on the mental and physical health of primary school children: systematic review |
| title_sort | impact of digital devices on the mental and physical health of primary school children systematic review |
| topic | Digital technology Mental health Physical health Elementary school children |
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