Examining the relationship between language development, executive function, and screen time: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review study examines the relationship between language development, executive function, and screen time in early childhood. The early childhood period is a crucial phase for the development of the brain, during which fundamental language and executive function skills undergo rapid evolution. This review synthesizes findings from 14 peer-reviewed studies that focused on language development, executive function, and screen time together to provide a comprehensive understanding of their relationship. The findings of current study were categorized under four themes: screen content and adherence to guidelines, parent-child interaction and the family context, passive and active screen time, and attention issues. The findings suggest that interactive and educational screen conten

SUBMITTER: Bal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11670964 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature