Study links increased screen time to slower child development
A Canadian study finds that more screen time is associated with weaker learning, speech, and emotional regulation in children.
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AIA new study has found a link between the amount of time children spend in front of screens and their development and growth.
The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Calgary in Canada, revealed weaker outcomes in learning, speech, and emotional regulation among children who spent more time on screens, according to CNN.
The study found that increased screen time was associated with poorer results in several areas of child development, including thinking skills, learning, speech, behavior, and the ability to manage emotions.