<![CDATA[This study is motivated by the rapid advancement of digital technology, which has led to prolonged gadget usage (screen time) among early childhood children—a trend suspected of impacting their social development. The study aims to determine the effect of screen time on the social interaction skills of young children. A literature review methodology was employed, utilizing keywords such as the impact of gadgets on early childhood and early childhood social interaction skills. Data analysis indicates that the duration of gadget usage has a significant negative impact on young children's social interaction skills. Higher screen time intensity correlates with reduced ability to initiate conversations, interpret body language, and manage emotions (such as sharing or yielding) during interactions with peers. This occurs because the one-way visual stimulation provided by screens displaces crucial time that children would otherwise spend interacting in the real-world social environment. The study concludes that gadget dependency hinders the development of adaptive behaviors in children. Therefore, it is recommended that parents strictly limit their children's screen time and encourage more collaborative physical activities with the family.]]>
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