Environ Res July 2018 PMID 29499467

Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents: Literature review and case study.

Gadi Lissak

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Participants frequently reference physical effects like obesity and mental health issues such as dopamine reduction and ADHD-like behaviors, using strong language to highlight concern and personal relevance. The tone is analytical and proactive, with some advocating for lifestyle changes, reflecting a high level of engagement and recognition of the publication's importance.

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Most discussions acknowledge the negative effects highlighted in the publication, supporting its findings about physical and psychological risks of excessive screen time.

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Abstract in brief

  • Excessive and addictive screen time in children and adolescents is linked to negative physical, psychological, social, and neurological effects, with particular focus on mobile device use and factors like duration, content, and device number.
  • Physically, high screen time is associated with poor sleep, increased risk of cardiovascular issues, impaired vision, and reduced bone density, while psychologically, it relates to behavioral problems, depression, suicidal ideation, and issues like ADHD, especially when violent or fast-paced content is involved.
  • A case study indicates that reducing screen time can alleviate ADHD-like behaviors, suggesting that some behaviors attributed to ADHD may actually be caused by excessive screen use, highlighting the importance of screen time management for mental health resilience.

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د. عبدالمجيد الفاخري (دكتور شبكية)
@AlFakhriA · X

بعض الدراسات للي يحب يستزيد https://t.co/FmNDuwqUWd https://t.co/upZEioAR1n https://t.co/d0aVq4NIKk https://t.co/EznpeSl5ep https://t.co/7atKBs189Z https://t.co/JmymV79xQm

May 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 23,868 followers View post →
Michael McKenna
@IronSalsa · X

@tylerblack32 https://t.co/HCbXwRfBZg there are SO many studies indicating increased screen time is problematic. And you did come across as dismissive of books in your comparison

Jan 17, 2021 · 4 likes · 290 followers View post →
Jennifer Depew, RD
@deNutrients · X

@KCTaz @Anonylyzer13 @MariskaSchalek1 @KhMomnurse @KelvinW40709444 @RightsSpiritual @StLHandyMan @KrystianMarek11 @JamesMa96163439 @Therepublicisd1 @AnonimAktivista @sswake @MagtathMaggie @GeoffHeinricks @lily95075891 @GaryOxide @existentialrest @cswarketatora @JakksonT @Gerard39delaney @nobulart @Mordrake6 @SinningStill @Juha_the_Great @darthburty @WalkingOnTheNet @VitaApro @GJohnGarrett @TheOldManofthe3 @SarahDahlgren3 @__Isabella_Bell @kbmann64 @craig_summit @ealeorah @PassingMinute @NickHudsonCT @PlanZip @mista98berk @EllioT_MR___ @theIOpod @Rocinante2D @rogerwaters @gunsnroses @HealthLifeCare @LifeHealthcare_ Here you go, is a topic I've blooged about too, turns them into dopamine addicts, and ADHD changes are a risk with very early childhood screen time. https://t.co/TdrqEw2sri

Jan 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 28,485 followers View post →
Burkan Yılmaz
@BurkanYilmaz · X

@sergencelotti https://t.co/XxQWAdFb67

Jul 26, 2024 · 1 like · 19,711 followers View post →
Blonde Musings
@musings_blonde · X

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8f4
@032ilysm · X

@Johan__511 Yeah, I think you get a reduction in dopaminergic signalling and sensitivity, which probably leads to the classical lack of dopamine (e.g. higher prolactin, slightly lower T, etc) https://t.co/d3tHk81vnb

Jul 6, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,368 followers View post →

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Johan
@Johan__511 · X

RT @032ilysm: @Johan__511 Yeah, I think you get a reduction in dopaminergic signalling and sensitivity, which probably leads to the classic…

Jul 6, 2025 · 1 share · 261 followers View post →
8f4
@032ilysm · X

@Johan__511 Yeah, I think you get a reduction in dopaminergic signalling and sensitivity, which probably leads to the classical lack of dopamine (e.g. higher prolactin, slightly lower T, etc) https://t.co/d3tHk81vnb

Jul 6, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,368 followers View post →
Big John
@BigJohn22915793 · X

@dinglefart83404 @Sir_Jimbo_III @fun_it_was @Tr00peRR screen time is a drug https://t.co/JSPJ2es5XP

Jan 20, 2025 · 1 like · 26 followers View post →
Burkan Yılmaz
@BurkanYilmaz · X

@sergencelotti https://t.co/XxQWAdFb67

Jul 26, 2024 · 1 like · 19,711 followers View post →
Blonde Musings
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Feb 22, 2024 · 1 like · 7,676 followers View post →
Al-Shifa Hospital
@DarAlShifa0710 · X

Avoid the Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescence - go and have a nice walk and talk about your day https://t.co/iulmQlUyzU

Nov 10, 2023 · 1 like · 377 followers View post →
Ziemu
@ZiemuPL · X

Nie lubię mieć racji https://t.co/ajwBd6AOcR

Jun 10, 2023 · 73 followers View post →
RMSENCODE
@rmsencode · X

According to my perspective, if you are a dev and are working a lot, it may be a mistake. Behavior or thoughts can get abusive, research says. https://t.co/o2onIfqQDU #programminghelp

Apr 20, 2023 · 27 followers View post →
Lili Gogo
@LiLiGoGo19 · X

@MartinKulldorff @jp_selvakumar And: "Excessive screen time is associated with poor sleep and risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, obesity, low HDL cholesterol, poor stress regulation, and Insulin Resistance." https://t.co/o3McrXJxSp)%2C%20and%20Insulin%20Resistance.

Apr 3, 2023 · 1,360 followers View post →
Larissa
@laridiniz · X

@jocanetoo Tem um que chama "Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents: Literature review and case study", autor Gadi Lissak, que é bom também. Mas esse eu não tenho o doi, só o pdf. Se você jogar na internet acha o artigo aberto.

Jun 9, 2022 · 984 followers View post →
Brian Bradley
@brianxbradley · X

@pmarca https://t.co/oWtnwe8cmz

Apr 29, 2022 · 6,980 followers View post →
Brian Bradley
@brianxbradley · X

“Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents: Literature review and case study” https://t.co/oWtnwe8cmz

Feb 27, 2022 · 6,980 followers View post →
Kelvin Walker
@KelvinW40709444 · X

RT @deNutrients: @KCTaz @Anonylyzer13 @MariskaSchalek1 @KhMomnurse @KelvinW40709444 @RightsSpiritual @StLHandyMan @KrystianMarek11 @JamesMa…

Jan 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 1,038 followers View post →
KCTaz
@KCTaz · X

RT @deNutrients: @KCTaz @Anonylyzer13 @MariskaSchalek1 @KhMomnurse @KelvinW40709444 @RightsSpiritual @StLHandyMan @KrystianMarek11 @JamesMa…

Jan 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 4,230 followers View post →
Jennifer Depew, RD
@deNutrients · X

@KCTaz @Anonylyzer13 @MariskaSchalek1 @KhMomnurse @KelvinW40709444 @RightsSpiritual @StLHandyMan @KrystianMarek11 @JamesMa96163439 @Therepublicisd1 @AnonimAktivista @sswake @MagtathMaggie @GeoffHeinricks @lily95075891 @GaryOxide @existentialrest @cswarketatora @JakksonT @Gerard39delaney @nobulart @Mordrake6 @SinningStill @Juha_the_Great @darthburty @WalkingOnTheNet @VitaApro @GJohnGarrett @TheOldManofthe3 @SarahDahlgren3 @__Isabella_Bell @kbmann64 @craig_summit @ealeorah @PassingMinute @NickHudsonCT @PlanZip @mista98berk @EllioT_MR___ @theIOpod @Rocinante2D @rogerwaters @gunsnroses @HealthLifeCare @LifeHealthcare_ Here you go, is a topic I've blooged about too, turns them into dopamine addicts, and ADHD changes are a risk with very early childhood screen time. https://t.co/TdrqEw2sri

Jan 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 28,485 followers View post →
MamaG
@nowihavefour · X

@Worlds_Okayest1 So true! I struggle with this with my kids. Their devices are locked up in our safe right now.

Dec 15, 2021 · 880 followers View post →
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@fromwhereimsta1 · X

@wef Are you sure about that WEF As well as being psychologically damaging doesn’t it also have a physical impact e.g. Obesity -when my daughter was home learning she put on a lot of weight!! https://t.co/hTfFev6QyB

May 19, 2021 · 88 followers View post →
د. عبدالمجيد الفاخري (دكتور شبكية)
@AlFakhriA · X

بعض الدراسات للي يحب يستزيد https://t.co/FmNDuwqUWd https://t.co/upZEioAR1n https://t.co/d0aVq4NIKk https://t.co/EznpeSl5ep https://t.co/7atKBs189Z https://t.co/JmymV79xQm

May 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 23,868 followers View post →
Michael McKenna
@IronSalsa · X

@tylerblack32 https://t.co/HCbXwRfBZg there are SO many studies indicating increased screen time is problematic. And you did come across as dismissive of books in your comparison

Jan 17, 2021 · 4 likes · 290 followers View post →
Journal of Mental Health & Clinical Psychology
@jmentalhealth · X

Commentary on the article: 'Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents -- Literature review and case study' - Environmental Research 164 (2018) 149-157 Read More: https://t.co/T5PKwIGfPq #Cyberbullying #Loneliness #Dysfunctionality

Jan 17, 2019 · 1 like · 695 followers View post →