A influência da tecnologia no desenvolvimento infantil uma investigação sobre os efeitos do uso das telas digitais

Abstract

Around the world, there has been feedback and evaluation by professionals about the excessive use of electronic devices during the growth and development of children and the long-term effects. Children grow up familiar with technologies, using them to play, learn and communicate. The aim of the work was to reflect on the impact of prolonged exposure to the use of screens during child growth and development. The methodology used using data based on Portuguese and English literature from the Virtual Health Library (VHL), Scielo and PubMed. The results obtained were that the relationship between healthy development and the use of screens walks a fine line between the catabolic or anabolic effect. Affecting positively, such as learning new content and even developing skills, however, there is a negative side with excess electronics, such as obesity, overweight, metabolic syndrome, insomnia, among others.