(Hope)- Recent research Children, especially social media and video games, have found problems between excessive screen time and symptoms.
The study, published in Springer Link in February, suggests that immediate satisfaction can contribute to the cycle of obsessive behavior related to enthusiasts.
This study, which analyzed the data of more than 9,200 participants at 10-11 years old for 2 years, Youth Brain Cognitive Development Research.
The researchers found that the typical daily screen time of the first year was more positive and positive with higher symptoms until the third grade.
Immediate satisfaction and reward path
JASON NAGATA, a senior researcher of this study, uses screen use, especially video games and social media, provides immediate satisfaction and feedback by stimulating the brain’s compensation paths. “This platform uses an enhanced strategy that increases dopamine emissions, leading to compulsive use and increasing sensitivity to rewards. This is a pattern similar to an individual who experiences manic episodes.”
Defined by the National Institute of Health, “enthusiasts” include at least one week of periods indicated by rapid changes in conversations, rapid languages, race accidents, and sleep needs. These symptoms can greatly interfere with daily functions.
Recommendations for parents and clinic
Experts suggest that parents take precautions to reduce the risk of potential mental health by encouraging healthy screen use habits. NAGATA recommends developing individualized media plans, limiting screen time before going to bed, and discussing the use of the screen regularly with teenagers.
that American Pediatrics Academy He also advises his parents to make a family media plan. This may include the actual screen use guidelines settled for each assumption. The updated screen time guidelines for the Academy include the development of media exposure of children and the development of screens time management strategies for children and teenagers.
Signs of warning
Parents also need to know a warning signal that indicates the use of a problem screen. It is not possible to control or reduce the screen time, as well as the not only reduction in the quality of life, relationships and daily functions of children. Youth who loses interest in other activities or concentrates on the screen can show the initial signs of compulsive behavior related to mental health problems.
More and more interests
This study is increasingly concerned about the impact of screen time on adolescents’ mental health today. Previous studies linked excessive screen time for young children to developmental problems, including language development delays and emotional issues. As mental health problems increase among teenagers, experts urge them to pay attention to managing screen time to prevent more complications.
