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Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med June 2009 PMID 19487612

Audible television and decreased adult words, infant vocalizations, and conversational turns: a population-based study.

Dimitri A Christakis, Jill Gilkerson, Jeffrey A Richards, Frederick J Zimmerman, Michelle M Garrison, Dongxin Xu, Sharmistha Gray, Umit Yapanel

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The discussions reflect strong agreement with the research, citing examples like reduced parent-child interactions and language delays, with tone indicating concern and curiosity. Participants ask about long-term consequences and practical changes, demonstrating engagement and acknowledgment of potential influence.

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Abstract in brief

  • Audible television is linked to fewer parent and child interactions, including reduced adult words, child vocalizations, and conversational turns in children aged 2 to 48 months.
  • The study found that each hour of audible TV exposure correlates with significant decreases in child vocalizations, vocalization duration, and conversational turns, as well as fewer adult words spoken by both males and females.
  • These findings suggest that watching TV with sound may limit infants’ exposure to human speech, potentially contributing to delays in language development.
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Baptiste Detombe
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@lecthulhucosmik @Gavroche_media Christakis D.A. et al., « Audible television and decreased adult words, infant vocalizations, and conversational turns », Archives of Pediatrirc Adolescent Medicine, 2009, 163 Je vous en prie.

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Baptiste Detombe
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@lecthulhucosmik @Gavroche_media Christakis D.A. et al., « Audible television and decreased adult words, infant vocalizations, and conversational turns », Archives of Pediatrirc Adolescent Medicine, 2009, 163 Je vous en prie.

Sep 5, 2025 · 3 likes · 757 followers View post →
Pedro Conesa
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FIN. [1]. https://t.co/T6WzdxDllC

Aug 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 5,270 followers View post →
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