THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DEVICES ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
The present study examines the impact of digital devices on language development in early childhood, using a systematic review of 15 key studies conducted between 2009 and 2023. The aim is to analyze the effects of screen time on language, cognitive and socio-emotional development in children unde...
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| description | The present study examines the impact of digital devices on language development in early childhood,
using a systematic review of 15 key studies conducted between 2009 and 2023. The aim is to analyze the effects of screen
time on language, cognitive and socio-emotional development in children under the age of five. The systematic search strategy
involved the use of scientific databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus, with clearly defined selection criteria
focusing on studies that investigate the influence of screen time on language development in young children. The results
indicate that excessive screen time, particularly in children who are under two years old, is associated with delays in expressive
and receptive language skills. The studies reveal that an early and prolonged exposure to digital devices leads to structural
changes in the brain, particularly in areas responsible for cognitive control and language processing. This results in long-term
consequences, including difficulties in learning and socialization. On the other hand, the role of parents is crucial in mitigating
these negative effects. The studies emphasize that active parental involvement in children's media activities, as well as control
over screen time, can significantly reduce the risk of language deficits. The influence of digital media on socio-emotional
development is also significant, with excessive screen time leading to problems with emotional regulation and social
interactions. These findings underscore the need to limit screen time and promote social interaction and active communication
for healthy child development. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eec8ed70783a453d90261a2bf63545532025-08-20T02:42:15ZbulSouth-West University "Neofit Rilski" Publishing HouseЕзиков свят1312-04842603-40262025-07-012323446https://doi.org/10.37708/ezs.swu.bg.v23i2.3THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DEVICES ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEWNevena MALINCHEVA0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3988-4853Katerina SHTEREVA1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8982-3625Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", BulgariaSofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", BulgariaThe present study examines the impact of digital devices on language development in early childhood, using a systematic review of 15 key studies conducted between 2009 and 2023. The aim is to analyze the effects of screen time on language, cognitive and socio-emotional development in children under the age of five. The systematic search strategy involved the use of scientific databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus, with clearly defined selection criteria focusing on studies that investigate the influence of screen time on language development in young children. The results indicate that excessive screen time, particularly in children who are under two years old, is associated with delays in expressive and receptive language skills. The studies reveal that an early and prolonged exposure to digital devices leads to structural changes in the brain, particularly in areas responsible for cognitive control and language processing. This results in long-term consequences, including difficulties in learning and socialization. On the other hand, the role of parents is crucial in mitigating these negative effects. The studies emphasize that active parental involvement in children's media activities, as well as control over screen time, can significantly reduce the risk of language deficits. The influence of digital media on socio-emotional development is also significant, with excessive screen time leading to problems with emotional regulation and social interactions. These findings underscore the need to limit screen time and promote social interaction and active communication for healthy child development.https://ezikovsvyat.swu.bg/images/stories/issue_23_2_red/3.Malincheva_Shtereva_34-46.pdflanguage developmentearly childhooddigital devicesscreen timecognitive developmentbrain structureparental involvement |
| spellingShingle | Nevena MALINCHEVA Katerina SHTEREVA THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DEVICES ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Езиков свят language development early childhood digital devices screen time cognitive development brain structure parental involvement |
| title | THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DEVICES ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW |
| title_full | THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DEVICES ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW |
| title_fullStr | THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DEVICES ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW |
| title_full_unstemmed | THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DEVICES ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW |
| title_short | THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL DEVICES ON LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW |
| title_sort | impact of digital devices on language development in early childhood a systematic review |
| topic | language development early childhood digital devices screen time cognitive development brain structure parental involvement |
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