March 2019 PMID 30688984

Association Between Screen Time and Children's Performance on a Developmental Screening Test.

Sheri Madigan, Dillon Browne, Nicole Racine, Camille Mori, Suzanne Tough

Mentions

355
Peak: 32 in Jan 2019
across 5 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

252,224
potential audience

Total likes

335

Video views

24,056

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Jan 2019 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone centeres on the importance of recognizing the negative effects of screen time, with comments referencing multiple studies and emphasizing the need for balance, such as using phrases like 'may harm toddlers' and urging 'less screen time' in families. The words, tone, and detailed references demonstrate deep engagement and consensus about the study's significance and real-world impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the study's findings that excessive screen time negatively affects children's development.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, referencing related studies, and emphasizing the importance of managing screen exposure.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many discussions analyze the methodology and implications, citing additional research and sharing personal opinions.

ImpactHigh impact

The conversations highlight concerns about policy and parenting practices, indicating a belief in the research's significant influence.

Abstract in brief

  • Excessive screen time in children is linked to delays in development, particularly at ages 24, 36, and 60 months, with higher screen time predicting lower developmental screening scores.
  • The study used a longitudinal approach with data from mothers and children in Calgary, showing that increased screen time at earlier ages was associated with poorer developmental outcomes later on, even after accounting for individual differences.
  • Recommendations from the study include creating family media plans and managing children's screen time to help mitigate potential developmental delays caused by excessive use.]

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David Gozal
@SleepKid · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/MGLqCzSyG1

Jan 28, 2019 · 18 likes · 10 shares · 1,291 followers View post →
Exercise Works!
@exerciseworks · X

NEWS: Screen time 'may harm toddlers' Study: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/hZzlSudmkb https://t.co/gsiT0bfWye #ActivePlay https://t.co/ZwebdrvFdA

Jan 28, 2019 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 61,729 followers View post →
青島周一
@syuichiao89 · X

過剰なメディアの視聴時間(テレビ、ゲーム、画面ベースのデバイス)が、子どもの発達能力に影響を与える可能性。 Association Between Screen Time and Children's Performance on a Developmental Screening Test https://t.co/xKmGdENnrZ https://t.co/0cngnvuXNN

Sep 20, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 8,600 followers View post →
Adam Leventhal
@AdamMLeventhal · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test up to Age 5. | ⁦@JAMAPediatrics⁩ https://t.co/0aLJaJw4Ul

Feb 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 1,591 followers View post →
Pablo Delgado
@Delgado_P_ · X

@nolo14 @chungaanonima @ALuisAritmendi Gracias, Manuel. Dejo por aquí varios estudios que encuentran asociación negativa entre frecuencia de uso de pantallas y el desarrollo cognitivo en niños: https://t.co/rQe7o2bWTH https://t.co/laezQsEBI0 https://t.co/g9cW7n9TYr https://t.co/IlmZz13Pd2 https://t.co/IlmZz13Pd2

Oct 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 544 followers View post →
Stéphane C. Mallet
@MalletStephane · X

@Tipuncho Houleux, on dirait Lyme... Sur CheckNews : "L'«autisme virtuel», lié aux écrans, existe-t-il ?" https://t.co/tiX5HRsjT6 (spoiler : non) Les écrans chez les tous petits, ça craint qd même (PubMed) : https://t.co/Vy2BhTwxNM Explications (radio-canada) : https://t.co/zK6yB1pu1e

Jul 6, 2023 · 3 likes · 117 followers View post →

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Pablo Delgado
@Delgado_P_ · X

(7/n) Sin embargo, también los hay con muestras muy grandes: - https://t.co/IlmZz13hnu (este y el siguiente con niños del mismo megaproyecto: pero muestra mayor y distintos análisis y medidas) - https://t.co/xUvP0pdYYr - https://t.co/rQe7o2bp49 - https://t.co/g9cW7n9m8T

Sep 3, 2025 · 2 likes · 544 followers View post →
Blonde Musings
@musings_blonde · X

https://t.co/Pab0BJxZDL

Feb 22, 2024 · 1 like · 7,558 followers View post →
Maia
@ScreenTimePsych · X

Sources: 1. Madigan, et. al (2019). Association Between... JAMA pediatrics, 173(3), 244–250. https://t.co/SIumRPCwEU…… 2. Rasmussen, E. , et al. (2016). Relation between... Journal of Children and Media, https://t.co/4Ehq5EzkLb…… https://t.co/3RpPBqhBEc

Dec 2, 2023 View post →
somekita@特発性血小板減少症@EBIちゃん号
@mazuisake · X

RT @syuichiao89: 過剰なメディアの視聴時間(テレビ、ゲーム、画面ベースのデバイス)が、子どもの発達能力に影響を与える可能性。 Association Between Screen Time and Children's Performance on a Deve…

Sep 20, 2023 · 2 shares · 818 followers View post →
不器用な研究者
@hakomae121 · X

RT @syuichiao89: 過剰なメディアの視聴時間(テレビ、ゲーム、画面ベースのデバイス)が、子どもの発達能力に影響を与える可能性。 Association Between Screen Time and Children's Performance on a Deve…

Sep 20, 2023 · 2 shares · 8 followers View post →
青島周一
@syuichiao89 · X

過剰なメディアの視聴時間(テレビ、ゲーム、画面ベースのデバイス)が、子どもの発達能力に影響を与える可能性。 Association Between Screen Time and Children's Performance on a Developmental Screening Test https://t.co/xKmGdENnrZ https://t.co/0cngnvuXNN

Sep 20, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 8,600 followers View post →
Stéphane C. Mallet
@MalletStephane · X

@Tipuncho Houleux, on dirait Lyme... Sur CheckNews : "L'«autisme virtuel», lié aux écrans, existe-t-il ?" https://t.co/tiX5HRsjT6 (spoiler : non) Les écrans chez les tous petits, ça craint qd même (PubMed) : https://t.co/Vy2BhTwxNM Explications (radio-canada) : https://t.co/zK6yB1pu1e

Jul 6, 2023 · 3 likes · 117 followers View post →
Pablo Delgado
@Delgado_P_ · X

@nolo14 @chungaanonima @ALuisAritmendi Gracias, Manuel. Dejo por aquí varios estudios que encuentran asociación negativa entre frecuencia de uso de pantallas y el desarrollo cognitivo en niños: https://t.co/rQe7o2bWTH https://t.co/laezQsEBI0 https://t.co/g9cW7n9TYr https://t.co/IlmZz13Pd2 https://t.co/IlmZz13Pd2

Oct 25, 2022 · 3 likes · 544 followers View post →
Joe Nutt
@joenutt_author · X

@ruskin147 @bbc5live ‘Gray matters: Too much screen time damages the brain,' 2014 Psychology Today article by VL Dunckley has lots of references to research on this. See also, ‘Association between screen time and children's performance on a developmental screening test’ Sheri Madigan et al JAMA 2019.

May 26, 2021 · 3,466 followers View post →
Balboa Peds
@BalboaPeds · X

Cross-lagged panel model- looks at how two variables interact at two or more times without manipulation. Association Between Screen Time and Children's Performance on a Developmental Screening Test - PubMed https://t.co/8R8PhoynCW

Apr 13, 2021 · 43 followers View post →
Joel Bischoff Ed.D
@BischoffJoel · X

@Casey Dr. of Education here. Everyone has already said what's true: some screen time here and there is fine, even if it's not particularly educational. Less than 2.5 hrs/day. There is a difference between Franny and Georgie though. Here a study: doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5056

Oct 21, 2020 · 98 followers View post →
Lab Pintar
@lab_pintar · X

Referensi : Madigan, et al. JAMA Pediatr. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5056

May 15, 2020 · 312 followers View post →
Julieta Luna Mercado
@julietaemprende · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children's Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. https://t.co/jwjaJdatGe

Apr 30, 2020 · 115 followers View post →
Dr. Salomón Danón
@drsdanon · X

Ya la AAP dio directivas respecto pantallas en niños 2016 ( https://t.co/wMWx7HpSBf…/American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Announ… ) Nuevo estudios (JAMA Pediatr. 2019;173(3):244-250. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5056 ) confirman peores resultados madurativos y motores en uso.

May 22, 2019 · 1 like · 792 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test https://t.co/ZlTYcF5z0w

Mar 4, 2019 · 1 like · 32,250 followers View post →
Ignasi de Bofarull
@ibofarull · X

Revista JAMA Pediatrics al que se refiere este tuit: Madigan S, Browne D, Racine N, Mori C, Tough S. Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. JAMA Pediatr. Published online January 28, 2019. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2018.5056 https://t.co/eLM2n1qPvw

Feb 25, 2019 · 180 followers View post →
omar batarra
@omarbatarra · X

RT @AdamMLeventhal: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test up to Age 5. | ⁦@JAMAPedia…

Feb 23, 2019 · 3 shares · 52 followers View post →
Dr.Omer Hamud
@dumahre · X

RT @AdamMLeventhal: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test up to Age 5. | ⁦@JAMAPedia…

Feb 22, 2019 · 3 shares · 173 followers View post →
JAMA Pediatrics
@JAMAPediatrics · X

RT @AdamMLeventhal: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test up to Age 5. | ⁦@JAMAPedia…

Feb 22, 2019 · 3 shares · 36,467 followers View post →
Adam Leventhal
@AdamMLeventhal · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test up to Age 5. | ⁦@JAMAPediatrics⁩ https://t.co/0aLJaJw4Ul

Feb 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 1,591 followers View post →
David Nowell, Ph.D.
@davidnowell · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. (TL;DR it's what you'd expect) https://t.co/kf23Lu5M3q

Feb 20, 2019 · 3,203 followers View post →
Dr. Abhishek Jain
@drabhishekjain · X

RT @DWWarriors: A new study just published on the "Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening…

Feb 15, 2019 · 1 share · 553 followers View post →
Digital Wellness Collective
@DWWarriors · X

A new study just published on the "Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test" This study generated multiple articles in various news sources this past week. https://t.co/pLYbFPVBGE

Feb 10, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 110 followers View post →
Steve Bissonnette
@stevebissonnett · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/lEhS7oGzco

Feb 5, 2019 · 2 likes · 6,672 followers View post →
Carolina García García, MD, PhD
@carogarciax2 · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/KWJoSEZZhc

Feb 5, 2019 · 1,077 followers View post →
BalancedHealth YYC
@BalancedHealth1 · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/tCueOZJBOO

Feb 5, 2019 · 212 followers View post →
Alison Miller
@AlisonMillerPhD · X

New study on kids and #screentime — Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network ⁦@UMCHGD⁩ ⁦@jennyradesky⁩ ⁦@sarah_domoff⁩ https://t.co/CrMgoMfp2K

Feb 4, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,256 followers View post →
BIOCIENCIA
@BIOCIENCIA2013 · X

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Feb 2, 2019 · 1,020 followers View post →
DAVID Rosen
@DAVIDROSEN023 · X

RT @SleepKid: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pedi…

Feb 1, 2019 · 10 shares · 19 followers View post →
Antonio E. Arias
@Tonymed2010 · X

RT @ALFREDOALME: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA P…

Jan 31, 2019 · 2 shares · 570 followers View post →
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@WaspFit · X

RT @HolmanHollie: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA…

Jan 30, 2019 · 1 share · 160 followers View post →
نهى/Noha
@nalaloola · X

RT @SleepKid: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pedi…

Jan 30, 2019 · 10 shares · 130 followers View post →
MOHAMMED.
@PharmDrug1 · X

(٢-أ) Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test #دراسة تهدف إلى دراسة تأثير “وقت التلفاز” على تطوّر #الأطفال مابين ٢٤-٣٦ شهر (سنتين الى ثلاث سنوات). #الاطفال #صيدلة #التطور

Jan 29, 2019 · 20 followers View post →
Rakesh Bhattacharjee
@pedsleep · X

RT @SleepKid: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pedi…

Jan 29, 2019 · 10 shares · 326 followers View post →
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@CiancAgus · X

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Jan 29, 2019 · 2 shares · 131 followers View post →
Drlyme
@Drlyme1 · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/FKi5VFeAJD

Jan 29, 2019 · 674 followers View post →
Alfredo Almerares
@AlfredAlmerares · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/YI6n3pXrRc

Jan 29, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 219 followers View post →
Monique Soares ➡
@monique_avalon · X

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Jan 29, 2019 · 1 like · 3,327 followers View post →
Pegliasco
@HPegliasco · X

RT @SleepKid: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pedi…

Jan 29, 2019 · 10 shares · 173 followers View post →
The Institute for Family Studies
@FamStudies · X

Of Note: New Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test https://t.co/DASlDcLlzs

Jan 29, 2019 · 11,351 followers View post →
Hollie Holman
@HolmanHollie · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/VPvq5ak09r

Jan 29, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 354 followers View post →
Soleski Kiril
@KirilSoleski · X

Interesting reading: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/HVti5hf5vN

Jan 29, 2019 · 134 followers View post →
Erin Hawkey she/her
@ErinHawkey · X

RT @SleepKid: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pedi…

Jan 28, 2019 · 10 shares · 1,283 followers View post →
James French
@grade1view · X

RT @SleepKid: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pedi…

Jan 28, 2019 · 10 shares · 1,428 followers View post →
Anup D. Salgia, DO, FACEP, FAMIA
@Anup_Salgia · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. More board games and human interaction; less screen time - JAMA Pediatrics https://t.co/waR99Q3jwM

Jan 28, 2019 · 92 followers View post →
Gary Lee
@SupremeCmdr · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test https://t.co/iXYEoEuyTw

Jan 28, 2019 · 113 followers View post →
dr riaz uddin
@UddinKPR · X

RT @exerciseworks: NEWS: Screen time 'may harm toddlers' Study: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmen…

Jan 28, 2019 · 5 shares · 446 followers View post →
Andrew Tagg
@andrewjtagg · X

RT @SleepKid: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pedi…

Jan 28, 2019 · 10 shares · 10,566 followers View post →
The abolition...of mind.
@JohnBrandtLHN · X

Before promoting technology in the classroom and in our students' homes, I would read this study and its conclusions. Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test https://t.co/FFNaWnHdET https://t.co/XvYMlORUNx

Jan 28, 2019 · 505 followers View post →
Nancy H. Stewart, DO, MS (she/her)
@nvhstewart · X

RT @SleepKid: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pedi…

Jan 28, 2019 · 10 shares · 2,284 followers View post →
Sapna Kudchadkar, MD, PhD
@SapnaKmd · X

RT @SleepKid: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pedi…

Jan 28, 2019 · 10 shares · 16,773 followers View post →
David Gozal
@SleepKid · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/MGLqCzSyG1

Jan 28, 2019 · 18 likes · 10 shares · 1,291 followers View post →
Andy Muirhead
@AndyWMuirhead · X

Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/IBLN6Ut1ph

Jan 28, 2019 · 313 followers View post →
Michelle Murray
@MichelleMckM · X

A study you may be interested in @maryCyPsy “Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test” via @dillon_browne https://t.co/PiCU3Rvuxf

Jan 28, 2019 · 1 like · 1,715 followers View post →
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@RiceUSMP · X

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Jan 28, 2019 · 1 share · 640 followers View post →
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Jan 28, 2019 · 1 share · 384 followers View post →
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Jan 28, 2019 · 40 followers View post →
Cristian Pérez-Tapia
@Crisanpeta · X

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Jan 28, 2019 · 5 shares · 734 followers View post →
Dr.Sajida Afridi
@DrSAfridi · X

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Jan 28, 2019 · 5 shares · 1,414 followers View post →
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@MaeztroML · X

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@exerciseworks · X

NEWS: Screen time 'may harm toddlers' Study: Association Between Screen Time and Children’s Performance on a Developmental Screening Test. | Child Development | JAMA Pediatrics | JAMA Network https://t.co/hZzlSudmkb https://t.co/gsiT0bfWye #ActivePlay https://t.co/ZwebdrvFdA

Jan 28, 2019 · 7 likes · 5 shares · 61,729 followers View post →