New research suggest what many have long suspected — this digital lifestyle we’re leading may also be a more deadly one.
Analyzing 173 studies conducted since 1980, researchers discovered that three quarters of them found that increased media viewing (mostly TV) was associated with more negative …
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This is some very interesting research and i think this type of research should be made more accessible to the public.
Parents should be made aware of the effects of not limiting their children’s tv or internet usage. Not all parents may be aware that they teach their children habits from a very early age. If they only knew what the research showed, it may motivate them to take the correct steps.
All this research is great, but it just needs to be passed onto the public.
I have found that there is a belief amongst young, tech savvy parents that their children’s internet use is in no way harmful to their children’s well-being. I am quite interested in hearing more about specific research around how many hours online can impact children’s social skills, obesity, and other variables discussed above.
Social networking and educational sites are informative and teach social skills, which can be an asset, compared to other forms of media. I wonder if more current research findings looking at modern internet use would match up with this research you’ve shared.
Thanks.
Stephen Trichter
Licensed Psychologist, San Francisco, CA