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Impact of screen time on early childhood’s eating behavior: A review Lumban Gaol, Riama Claudia Christine; Rahmiwati, Anita; Hasyim, Hamzah
Riset Informasi Kesehatan Vol 14 No 2 (2025): Riset Informasi Kesehatan
Publisher : Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Harapan Ibu Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30644/rik.v14i2.1024

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Background: The excessive of screen time use among early childhood has become a phenomenon. In Indonesia, early childhood that has used screen time is around 68.01% for watching television, 33.44% using cellphones, and 24.96% have accessed the internet. The use of screen time among early childhood should be reduced because it can affect children to have lower nutrition that can lead to malnutrition and other metabolic disease. Method: This research method uses literature review with a narrative approach. The reference article was conducted on databases in Google Schoolar and PubMed. Results: The impact of excessive screen time use on early childhood’s eating behavior can cause the unhealthy food consumption and picky eating. This behavior will affect children to have lower nutrition that can lead to malnutrition and other metabolic disease. Conclusion: The use of excessive screen time on early childhood can impact the child’s eating behavior.
The Effects of Screen Time on Early Childhood Development: A Systematic Literature Review Lumban Gaol, Riama Claudia Christine; Fajar, Nur Alam
JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN Vol 23 No 4 (2025): JURNAL INFO KESEHATAN
Publisher : Research and Community Service Unit, Poltekkes Kemenkes Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31965/infokes.Vol23.Iss4.2009

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The effects of screen time on young children warrant greater attention, particularly as screen use has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Excessive screen exposure in early childhood reduces opportunities for adequate stimulation and limits children’s engagement with their physical and social environments. When children do not receive sufficient developmental stimulation during this critical period, optimal brain development may be affected, potentially leading to delays or disorders across various developmental domains. This review aimed to further examine the negative impact of screen time on early childhood development. Guided by the PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus using the keywords “screen time” and “child development” for articles published between 2021 and 2025. A total of 15 studies met the eligibility criteria. The findings consistently show that excessive screen time negatively affects several aspects of early childhood development, including motor, speech-language, cognitive, and social-emotional domains. The review also underscores the critical role of parents in regulating children’s screen use to mitigate these risks. In conclusion, excessive screen media exposure diminishes developmental stimulation and increases the likelihood of developmental delays; therefore, active parental involvement in managing screen time is essential to promote healthy child development.