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October 2007 PMID 17889070

Associations between media viewing and language development in children under age 2 years.

Frederick J Zimmerman, Dimitri A Christakis, Andrew N Meltzoff

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The discussions demonstrate genuine engagement with the research, citing notable studies such as Zimmerman et al. (2007) and Smith & Kirkorian (2018), and using tone and words like 'associations' and references to 'media and young children’s learning' to emphasize the research's significance. These elements reveal a moderate but meaningful impact on how the community perceives early media exposure and language development.

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  • The study surveyed 1008 parents of children aged 2 to 24 months to examine how media exposure, especially TV and DVDs/videos, relates to early language development, measured through the MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventory (CDI).
  • For infants aged 8-16 months, more daily viewing of baby DVDs/videos was linked to lower CDI scores, suggesting a potential negative impact on language development, while no such relationship was found in children aged 17-24 months.
  • Parental viewing habits and parent-child interactions did not show a significant effect on language scores, indicating that the content itself, particularly for infants, might be a key factor needing further investigation.
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Çocuk Eğitim Ve Medya
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Zimmerman, F. J., Christakis, D. A., ve Meltzoff, A. N. (2007). Associations between media viewing and language development in children under age 2 years. The Journal of Pediatrics, 151(4), 364-368.

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これはZimmerman, Christakis, and Meltzoff (2007) https://t.co/inbItblaea のことでその後議論が続いた研究。 https://t.co/Oq2Lpw1R28 https://t.co/ZgxbTGsoRE

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Smith & Kirkorian (2018). Media and young children’s learning. The Future of Children, 28(2), 39-61. Zimmerman, et al (2007). Associations between media viewing and language development in children under age 2 years. The Journal of Pediatrics, 151(4), 364-368.” #Mondaymorning https://t.co/BrCvSn1kXr

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RT @pchadden: Smith & Kirkorian (2018). Media and young children’s learning. The Future of Children, 28(2), 39-61. Zimmerman, et al (2007).…

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RT @machida_77: これはZimmerman, Christakis, and Meltzoff (2007) https://t.co/inbItblaea のことでその後議論が続いた研究。 https://t.co/Oq2Lpw1R28

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RT @pchadden: Smith & Kirkorian (2018). Media and young children’s learning. The Future of Children, 28(2), 39-61. Zimmerman, et al (2007).…

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RT @machida_77: これはZimmerman, Christakis, and Meltzoff (2007) https://t.co/inbItblaea のことでその後議論が続いた研究。 https://t.co/Oq2Lpw1R28

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我乱堂
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RT @machida_77: これはZimmerman, Christakis, and Meltzoff (2007) https://t.co/inbItblaea のことでその後議論が続いた研究。 https://t.co/Oq2Lpw1R28

Jan 26, 2025 · 2 shares · 5,432 followers View post →
町田@司書・システマ使い・火薬と鋼運営
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これはZimmerman, Christakis, and Meltzoff (2007) https://t.co/inbItblaea のことでその後議論が続いた研究。 https://t.co/Oq2Lpw1R28 https://t.co/ZgxbTGsoRE

Jan 26, 2025 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,085 followers View post →
Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky Writes for Kids
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RT @pchadden: Smith & Kirkorian (2018). Media and young children’s learning. The Future of Children, 28(2), 39-61. Zimmerman, et al (2007).…

Aug 14, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,581 followers View post →
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RT @pchadden: Smith & Kirkorian (2018). Media and young children’s learning. The Future of Children, 28(2), 39-61. Zimmerman, et al (2007).…

Aug 14, 2023 · 2 shares · 7,515 followers View post →
Clay Hadden needs an agent y'all.
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Smith & Kirkorian (2018). Media and young children’s learning. The Future of Children, 28(2), 39-61. Zimmerman, et al (2007). Associations between media viewing and language development in children under age 2 years. The Journal of Pediatrics, 151(4), 364-368.” #Mondaymorning https://t.co/BrCvSn1kXr

Aug 14, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 1,846 followers View post →
Çocuk Eğitim Ve Medya
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Zimmerman, F. J., Christakis, D. A., ve Meltzoff, A. N. (2007). Associations between media viewing and language development in children under age 2 years. The Journal of Pediatrics, 151(4), 364-368.

Jun 6, 2023 · 8 likes · 115 followers View post →