Question
Do you agree or disagree that technological innovation in movies have negative impacts in children’s development?
Answer
Technological innovation in movies and other digital media can have negative impacts on children’s development, particularly when it comes to psychological, cognitive, and social aspects.
Negative Impacts on Development
Psychological and Behavioural Effects: Exposure to violent media, including animated movies, can lead to aggressive behaviour in children and negatively affect their psychological development (Xinran, 2024). Additionally, excessive use of digital devices can result in emotional issues, such as apathy and increased emotional reactivity (Marwan, Farida and Komunikasi, 2023; Ruggieri, Mollo and Marra, 2024).
Language Development: Increased screen time, especially at an early age, is associated with negative effects on language development. Factors such as the duration of exposure, content, and lack of parental co-viewing contribute to these negative outcomes (Karani, Sher and Mophosho, 2022; Bhutani et al., 2023).
Cognitive and Socioemotional Development: Screen-based media can negatively impact cognitive and socioemotional development, particularly in young children. The content and context of media consumption, along with parental mediation, play crucial roles in moderating these effects (Swider-Cios, Vermeij and Sitskoorn, 2023; Joy, 2023).
Social Relationships: Over-reliance on digital devices can lead to social isolation and a decrease in face-to-face interactions, which are essential for developing social skills (Ruggieri, Mollo and Marra, 2024; Dhanain, 2023).
While technological innovations in movies and digital media offer some educational and creative benefits, their negative impacts on children’s psychological, cognitive, and social development are significant. These effects are often exacerbated by excessive screen time and lack of parental guidance. It is crucial for parents and educators to monitor and mediate children’s media consumption to mitigate these negative impacts.
References
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Karani, N., Sher, J., & Mophosho, M., 2022. The influence of screen time on children’s language development: A scoping review. The South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 69. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajcd.v69i1.825
Swider-Cios, E., Vermeij, A., & Sitskoorn, M., 2023. Young children and screen-based media: The impact on cognitive and socioemotional development and the importance of parental mediation. Cognitive Development. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogdev.2023.101319
Marwan, M., Farida, N., & Komunikasi, F., 2023. THE IMPACT OF NEW MEDIA ON CHILDREN 6-12 YEARS IN INDONESIA. Jurnal Sosial Humaniora dan Pendidikan. https://doi.org/10.56127/jushpen.v2i3.1145
Ruggieri, R., Mollo, M., & Marra, G., 2024. Smartphone and Tablet as Digital Babysitter. Social Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci13080412
Bhutani, P., Gupta, M., Bajaj, G., Deka, R., Satapathy, S., & Ray, S., 2023. Is the screen time duration affecting children’s language development? – A scoping review. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101457
Joy, R., 2023. IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON SOCIAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN. INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH. https://doi.org/10.36106/ijar/2913763
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The Guardian (2015) Tablets and smartphones may affect social and emotional development, scientists speculate. Available from: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/feb/01/toddler-brains-research-smartphones-damage-social-development
