Early Television Exposure and Subsequent Attentional Problems in Children

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Authors

Dimitri Christakis · University of Washington

Frederick J. Zimmerman · University of Washington

David L. DiGiuseppe · University of Washington

Carolyn A. McCarty · University of Washington

Abstract

Early television exposure is associated with attentional problems at age 7. Efforts to limit television viewing in early childhood may be warranted, and additional research is needed.

Topics & Keywords

Child Development and Digital Technology Early Childhood Education and Development Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 113, Issue 4, pp. 708-713

DOI: 10.1542/peds.113.4.708

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