The relationship between early exposure to screens and child motor development

• Autor(a) principal: Ferreira, Éliton Aparecido
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Vieira e Silva, Maíra, Melo Carmanini, Nathália, Abreu Inacio Pinheiro , Karen, Ferreira Mendonça, Mariana, Barbosa Facchini Garcia, Letícia, Maria Cetto Meira, Eduarda, Almeida Silva, Celijane, Petronetto Loureiro, Leandro, de Carvalho Matos, Alexandra, Fábio de Carvalho Campos, Emerson, da Silva Gonçalves, Rodolfo
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/1851
• topic: Criança; Destreza motora; Smartphone; Child; Motor Skills; Smartphone

Child motor development involves the progressive acquisition of motor skills throughout childhood. Early exposure to screens, such as smartphones and tablets, during the brain plasticity phase, can impact neuropsychological and behavioral functions. This study investigates the relationship between exposure to screens in childhood and delays in children's motor development. Using an integrative literature review, four studies were selected that address this relationship. The results reveal an association between excessive screen time and delays in motor development in children. Although factors such as parental health history also influence motor development, exposure to screens emerges as a crucial element. Exposed children may miss opportunities for motor practice and social interaction, impacting not only motor development, but also areas such as mental health and obesity. Parental and health professional supervision of motor development in childhood is vital to detect disorders early. In conclusion, evidence indicates the need to limit screen use to promote healthy child motor development.