Children’s Television Viewing and Cognitive Outcomes

2005482 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Frederick J. Zimmerman · University of Washington

Abstract

There are modest adverse effects of television viewing before age 3 years on the subsequent cognitive development of children. These results suggest that greater adherence to the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines that children younger than 2 years not watch television is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Child Development and Digital Technology Early Childhood Education and Development Impact of Technology on Adolescents

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Volume 159, Issue 7, pp. 619-619

DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.159.7.619

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