Association Between Exposure to Smartphones and Tablets and Motor Development in Early Childhood: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This systematic review investigated the association between smartphone/tablet exposure and motor development in children aged 0-6 years.

Methods

Observational studies in Portuguese, English or Spanish were included following the Participants, Exposure, Comparison, Outcomes and Study Design. A search conducted in November 2024 across seven databases identified 3228 records. After screening titles, abstracts and full texts, seven studies met the eligibility criteria, comprising sample sizes that ranged from 25 to 715 participants, for a combined total of 1339. Exposure was assessed via parental report, considering variables such as average daily time of use, frequency and age at first exposure, although definitions varied across studies. Methodological quality was a

SUBMITTER: Dutra RP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12619079 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature