April 2024 PMID 38659021

The immediate impacts of TV programs on preschoolers' executive functions and attention: a systematic review.

Sara Arian Namazi, Saeid Sadeghi

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49
Peak: 17 in Oct 2025
across 6 sources since Aug 2024

Extended reach

1,118,403
potential audience

Total likes

41,539

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1,103,765

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Aug 2024 – Dec 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The group exhibits both critical and concerned reactions to the publication, with examples such as mentions of the neurological damage caused by fast-changing cartoons like Cocomelon and worries about children’s screen time involving Roblox and mobile devices. The tone shifts from alarmed to advice-giving, reflecting active engagement and concern about media's impact on early childhood development.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions are skeptical or critical about the negative effects of certain TV programs, supporting the article's findings that media can harm preschoolers' cognitive functions.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, with many discussions focusing on concerns about children's exposure to harmful content like fast-paced cartoons and games.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is a noticeable level of engagement, as commenters share personal worries, cite videos, and recommend parental strategies, indicating they are actively processing the research's implications.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts highlight serious concerns about developmental harm, others are more anecdotal, suggesting a recognition that media influences children but with varying perceived severity.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review analyzed experimental studies to understand how pacing and fantasy elements in TV programs influence preschoolers' attention and executive functions, involving 15 papers with 1855 children aged 2-7 years.
  • The findings show that pacing may affect bottom-up attention processes, but results are conflicting, while top-down attention seems to be less impacted by TV pacing; additionally, fantasy content negatively influences inhibitory control within executive functions.
  • Overall, the study highlights the complexity of TV's effects on young children's cognitive skills and underscores the need for further research to clarify underlying mechanisms, considering various factors like content type, individual child characteristics, and research methods.

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Leb Bigowsky
@Leb_Bigowsky · X

Arian Namazi, S., & Sadeghi, S. (2011). The immediate impacts of TV programs on preschoolers’ executive functions and attention: a systematic review. BMC Psychology, 12(226), 1-18. https://t.co/jpVJXfatlD

Feb 2, 2025 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 448 followers View post →
CataSiena2
@CataPonele · X

Qué porquería esto de Cocomelon para los bebitos https://t.co/ZjUt3n4YbA

Oct 19, 2025 · 5 likes · 4,244 followers View post →
Cream Kingdom ¡COMMS OPEN!
@CreamNu7 · X

https://t.co/Igz4YLKF0X

Oct 30, 2025 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,220 followers View post →
Jose Mavarez
@jomavarez · X

@Annabellariveea Te recomiendo este video sobre el daño neurológico que estan causando caricaturas con colores y cambios rápidos de escenas https://t.co/vY6iRZrKAM

Nov 8, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 145 followers View post →
Ella jurídico girl in red ⚢
@favsm00n · X

@ClockwiseBunny @Gamarano0 @MoskitoGustavo @Hanna_ux @cindyneyy https://t.co/CooGmg99we https://t.co/ViqiTf37zD https://t.co/1mbgTjfDjf https://t.co/cofvkxbxAW https://t.co/nKaYd4i0AO

Sep 27, 2025 · 2 likes · 554 followers View post →
Edu
@Edu53641446 · X

Todos los humanos somos potencialmente carne para la picadora del sistema. Los que no se percatan de cosas como las q aquí se exponen, no lo son potencialmente, lo son fehaciente y tácitamente. Los q nos pastorean lo saben. Tomad consciencia, aunque duela. https://t.co/C1zFG8evPE

Oct 22, 2025 · 2,332 followers View post →

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ricardo rafael rincon rosado
@rincon_rosado · X

@3HuntLe0 Mira esto "es alucinante" https://t.co/kSZPY6qR8R

Nov 14, 2025 · 16 followers View post →
Kasher_Mithzy
@Mithzy_greeny70 · X

@3HuntLe0 https://t.co/ovJq4n2oos

Nov 10, 2025 · 3 followers View post →
Jesus guzman
@Jesusgu71483175 · X

RT @jomavarez: @Annabellariveea Te recomiendo este video sobre el daño neurológico que estan causando caricaturas con colores y cambios ráp…

Nov 8, 2025 · 1 share · 58 followers View post →
Jose Mavarez
@jomavarez · X

@Annabellariveea Te recomiendo este video sobre el daño neurológico que estan causando caricaturas con colores y cambios rápidos de escenas https://t.co/vY6iRZrKAM

Nov 8, 2025 · 5 likes · 1 share · 145 followers View post →
Kasher_Mithzy
@Mithzy_greeny70 · X

@3HuntLe0 https://t.co/SxKRpK6fLa

Nov 6, 2025 · 3 followers View post →
Kasher_Mithzy
@Mithzy_greeny70 · X

@3HuntLe0 https://t.co/cgmAZRf5JR

Nov 5, 2025 · 3 followers View post →
EfraAlexanH10
@H10Efra · X

https://t.co/zy0QKEp5ZC

Oct 31, 2025 · 383 followers View post →
momazos gold ship
@kaiserkais41536 · X

RT @CreamNu7: https://t.co/Igz4YLKF0X

Oct 30, 2025 · 2 shares · 382 followers View post →
Kasher_Mithzy
@Mithzy_greeny70 · X

@3HuntLe0 https://t.co/mj1x6joPXr

Oct 30, 2025 · 3 followers View post →
Juan David Henriquez
@chileandoomer · X

RT @CreamNu7: https://t.co/Igz4YLKF0X

Oct 30, 2025 · 2 shares · 274 followers View post →
Cream Kingdom ¡COMMS OPEN!
@CreamNu7 · X

https://t.co/Igz4YLKF0X

Oct 30, 2025 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 1,220 followers View post →
Kasher_Mithzy
@Mithzy_greeny70 · X

@3HuntLe0 https://t.co/mKGarRsmzo

Oct 28, 2025 · 3 followers View post →
FelizardFantasy
@FelizardFantasy · X

Cielos. Esta porquería es mucho peor de lo que pensé. Me preocuoa porque tengo sobrinos chicos y se la pasan con Roblox y Brainrot; celular todo el día. Deberían jugar más seguido al tenga u otros juegos ¿que series preescolares recomiendan? https://t.co/HPT09pynd5

Oct 24, 2025 · 56 followers View post →
LauraXX
@LauraXX___ · X

por cada dia que pasa descubro mas razones para no tener hijos porque sé que van a venir a sufrir cada vez mas y mas. https://t.co/IOx1QqtgJf

Oct 24, 2025 · 702 followers View post →
thepomberman
@thepomberoman · X

@drrobertnunez https://t.co/sorUvgedrx Justamente ví este video de como otros vídeos para niños dañan a las criaturas.

Oct 23, 2025 · 25 followers View post →
Edu
@Edu53641446 · X

Todos los humanos somos potencialmente carne para la picadora del sistema. Los que no se percatan de cosas como las q aquí se exponen, no lo son potencialmente, lo son fehaciente y tácitamente. Los q nos pastorean lo saben. Tomad consciencia, aunque duela. https://t.co/C1zFG8evPE

Oct 22, 2025 · 2,332 followers View post →
Irene: DESAFUERO a ALITO MORENO
@EspirIrene · X

COCOMELON y OTROS CAUSAN DAÑOS NEUROLÓGICOS https://t.co/TCZQDAUypk vía @YouTube

Oct 21, 2025 · 61 followers View post →
EaMp
@EdissonArleyMor · X

COCOMELON y OTROS CAUSAN DAÑOS NEUROLÓGICOS https://t.co/rjw4gGESFq a través de @YouTube

Oct 20, 2025 · 711 followers View post →
Zero-El Guerrero de la Luz
@dracorianus94.bsky.social · Bluesky

youtu.be/A6aASpeVKdI?... Brutal

Oct 20, 2025 View post →
Maria Lozano Suarez
@MariaLozanoSua2 · X

https://t.co/zZccUbP4HH

Oct 20, 2025 · 24 followers View post →
CataSiena2
@CataPonele · X

Qué porquería esto de Cocomelon para los bebitos https://t.co/ZjUt3n4YbA

Oct 19, 2025 · 5 likes · 4,244 followers View post →
Ella jurídico girl in red ⚢
@favsm00n · X

@ClockwiseBunny @Gamarano0 @MoskitoGustavo @Hanna_ux @cindyneyy https://t.co/CooGmg99we https://t.co/ViqiTf37zD https://t.co/1mbgTjfDjf https://t.co/cofvkxbxAW https://t.co/nKaYd4i0AO

Sep 27, 2025 · 2 likes · 554 followers View post →
Black Widow
@TheBlackWideau · X

Impacts of TV programming on children https://t.co/8agZopLclX

Mar 23, 2025 · 673 followers View post →
Carme Zaragoza
@CarmeZaragoza · X

RT @Leb_Bigowsky: Arian Namazi, S., & Sadeghi, S. (2011). The immediate impacts of TV programs on preschoolers’ executive functions and att…

Feb 3, 2025 · 3 shares · 592 followers View post →
Anna Macià i Font
@macia_i · X

RT @Leb_Bigowsky: Arian Namazi, S., & Sadeghi, S. (2011). The immediate impacts of TV programs on preschoolers’ executive functions and att…

Feb 2, 2025 · 3 shares · 1,442 followers View post →
Mapa!
@Mama_Pajaro · X

RT @Leb_Bigowsky: Arian Namazi, S., & Sadeghi, S. (2011). The immediate impacts of TV programs on preschoolers’ executive functions and att…

Feb 2, 2025 · 3 shares · 62 followers View post →
Leb Bigowsky
@Leb_Bigowsky · X

Arian Namazi, S., & Sadeghi, S. (2011). The immediate impacts of TV programs on preschoolers’ executive functions and attention: a systematic review. BMC Psychology, 12(226), 1-18. https://t.co/jpVJXfatlD

Feb 2, 2025 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 448 followers View post →
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