The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Mental Health for Children

The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Mental Health for Children Student Name Institution Course Name Instructor Date The Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Mental Health for Children Introduction Children's heavy dependency on screen media has raised serious concerns about public health and may be harmful to their mental, linguistic, emotional, and social development. There are several cognitive effects of screen media, both positive and harmful. Although excessive screen time and using screens in conjunction with other forms of media have been related to decreased academic performance and mental functioning, screens can improve learning and academic performance. The study aims to identify the consequences of excessive screen time on children's mental health, emphasizing both the benefits of moderate screen use and the drawbacks of excessive use. Researchers also want to know what steps learners have taken to limit their screen time and build on this by offering further strategies to encourage people to engage in healthy screen time. The study will also establish the significance of the research on the effects of excessive screen time on communication. Purpose for the Research Project This study aims to determine the impact of excessive screen usage on children's mental health. The ages of the children surveyed range from nine to twenty. During these critical stages, their physical and mental health development is crucial, and excessive screen time can be detrimental to both. However, the effects of students' screen time on their physical and mental health are a significant cause for concern. With a focus on both the advantages of moderate screen use and the disadvantages of excessive use, the study attempts to determine the effects of excessive screen time on children's mental health. Identifying and highlighting the detrimental impacts of excessive screen time on a learner's well-being is the main objective of this study. The study's findings will establish the foundation for the knowledge of screen time by children, families, educational institutions, and future researchers. Background of the Study Technology has evolved into an integral aspect of people's lives today. Individuals can communicate with others, research using internet resources, and pass the time by engaging in online games due to their technological devices (Abdullah, 2023). Everybody in the present day can readily benefit from technology. However, excessive screen time has become a significant issue as technological advancement develops. Studies debate if it is advantageous to an individual. While using a screen for instructional purposes may be beneficial, passive screen time might harm a child's growing mental and physical well-being (Tang, 2020). The idea that children over the age of five should limit their recreational screen time to no more than two hours is a remarkable one that numerous research studies have supported. However, due to the public health restrictions put in place by the authorities to fight the epidemic, screen time grew even higher during COVID-19 (Abdullah, 2023). Their focus on screen devices impacts people's physical, emotional, and general well-being. The researchers want to make sure that everyone is aware of the harm that sc...