Even before the use of social networks, children are exposed to screens through television and tablet games, and the negative consequences of prolonged exposure to screens are well known, particularly on children's attention spans, language development, creativity and autonomy .
Early exposure to screens thus harms the development of sustained attention, selective attention and divided attention. In addition, the child's receptive and expressive language capacity is hampered by sustained exposure to screens.
When it comes to young adults, the scientific literature on the effects of screens on their learning remains limited. However, studying the consequences of social media use is relevant, particularly to understand their influence on students' behavior and cognitive development. As the frontal lobe of the brain continues to develop until the mid-twenties, this period is critical for studying the impacts of screens and social media.
And you? How do you use social media? Do you think it affects your attention span, your search for information or your behavior? Learn more in this video offered by Laurence Morency-Guay, professor of psychology and founder of the Parent qui apprendre platform.
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