Digital Exposure in Early Childhood: Health Risks and Protective Strategies During Remote Learning.

ABSTRACT: The rapid integration of digital technology in early childhood education has raised concerns about managing preschool screen time (ST) and its potential harm to children's health and development. These concerns intensify during crises like pandemics or conflicts, when remote learning becomes necessary. Identifying risk and protective factors related to digital exposure is essential for child well-being. To investigate health risks and protective strategies linked to ST among preschool children during remote learning. A literature review was conducted from 2010 to 2025 using scientometric databases. Studies on health effects of digital exposure in early childhood were included. The review was illustrated with findings from our study of 1312 parents of preschoolers aged 4 to 6, which explore

SUBMITTER: Yelizarova O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12619897 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature