February 2022 PMID 35144436

The influence of screen time on children's language development: A scoping review.

Nazeera F Karani, Jenna Sher, Munyane Mophosho

Mentions

25
Peak: 2 in Mar 2024
across 4 sources since Feb 2022

Extended reach

15,640
potential audience

Total likes

142

Video views

4,652

Mentions per month

Feb 2022 – Jul 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone indicates a concern about young children using phones, with examples such as observing children at restaurants and cafes, which demonstrates a personal and societal interest. The mention of sharing research links and hashtags reflects a casual but purposeful engagement aimed at raising awareness about the review's findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

The discussions generally acknowledge the findings of the review, especially regarding the risks associated with increased screen time and its impact on children’s language development.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest by sharing their opinions and referencing the review, though the tone is somewhat casual and lacks deep critical engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect a personal connection and some level of engagement by mentioning observable behaviors in everyday settings like restaurants and walks, but lack detailed analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest awareness of the potential issues caused by screen time, which could influence parental choices, indicating a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The review examines how increased screen time affects children's language development, using a systematic approach that analyzes existing research.
  • Key factors such as the timing of screen exposure, parental involvement, and the types of content watched influence whether screen time has positive or negative effects on language skills.
  • Overall, the review suggests that more screen time and starting at an early age tend to harm language development, with negative effects generally outweighing the positives.]

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Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
@PHCFM_Journal · X

RETWEET: Read "The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review" Download https://t.co/fP4lPoPTja @SAJCD_Journal @_AOSIS #medicalresearch #CommunicationDisorders

Jul 11, 2022 · 1 like · 301 followers View post →
Dz@ddy Energetic.
@kmainaj · X

"The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review" — Read it on @ResearchGate: https://t.co/R6ZsOLxpDF

Nov 15, 2024 · 10,501 followers View post →
Laurie Leventhal-Belfer
@DrLaurieLB · X

The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review - PMC trend . The risks of giving young children a phone to entertain them rather than talking with them. I see it at restaurants, walks, and cafes from infants to teens. https://t.co/ZY52cj1OCd

Mar 6, 2024 · 130 followers View post →
South African Journal of Communication Disorders
@SAJCD_Journal · X

The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review https://t.co/Cd0iJrRPKi #CommunicationDisorders #hcsm #OA

Feb 10, 2022 · 58 followers View post →

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Dz@ddy Energetic.
@kmainaj · X

"The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review" — Read it on @ResearchGate: https://t.co/R6ZsOLxpDF

Nov 15, 2024 · 10,501 followers View post →
Laurie Leventhal-Belfer
@DrLaurieLB · X

The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review - PMC trend . The risks of giving young children a phone to entertain them rather than talking with them. I see it at restaurants, walks, and cafes from infants to teens. https://t.co/ZY52cj1OCd

Mar 6, 2024 · 130 followers View post →
Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
@PHCFM_Journal · X

RETWEET: Read "The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review" Download https://t.co/fP4lPoPTja @SAJCD_Journal @_AOSIS #medicalresearch #CommunicationDisorders

Jul 11, 2022 · 1 like · 301 followers View post →
South African Journal of Communication Disorders
@SAJCD_Journal · X

The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review https://t.co/Cd0iJrRPKi #CommunicationDisorders #hcsm #OA

Feb 10, 2022 · 58 followers View post →