Psychology & Psychiatry
In-game purchases harm children, says new report
Children and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.
Nov 28, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Use of digital devices may affect children's language development
According to a study recently completed at the University of Helsinki, the amount of screen time is linked to language development in children. It was found that the more time preschool-aged children spend alone in front ...
Nov 9, 2022
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Health
Q and A: Children and video games
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son began virtual learning when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down our local school system. He is 14 and enjoys school online, so we have continued this. Unfortunately, my son's only extracurricular activities ...
Dec 29, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
Social media can provide connections for children and adults on the autism spectrum
Through her work as a clinical psychologist 15 years ago, Micah Mazurek first became interested in understanding the role of technology in the lives of teens and adults on the autism spectrum.
Apr 13, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Preschoolers' extensive electronic media use linked to emotional/behavioural issues
Preschoolers' extensive use of electronic media, including game consoles, mobile phones, and tablets, is linked to a heightened risk of emotional and behavioral problems by the age of 5, finds research published in the online ...
Mar 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young children can learn math skills from intelligent virtual characters: study
U.S. children lag behind their international peers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills, which has led to calls for an integrated math curriculum for 3- to 6-year-olds. A new study examined whether ...
Nov 20, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Escapism: A powerful predictor of internet gaming disorder among video gamers
A new study in Comprehensive Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, is the first to compare professional electronic sport (esport) players with recreational video game players and explores the similarities and differences between ...
Oct 22, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Are kids hardwired for revenge?
Peter Blake, a Boston University associate professor of psychological and brain sciences and director of BU's Social Development and Learning Lab, set out to better understand how and when positive direct reciprocity—paying ...
Sep 11, 2019
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Pediatrics
3 parenting essentials to safeguard kids' well-being
(HealthDay)—As a parent, you want to do everything right to nurture your child. Besides serving healthy food and encouraging daily exercise, three other lifestyle habits can have a huge impact on your child's mental and ...
Apr 24, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Playing video games generally not harmful to boys' social development: study
The popularity of interactive video games has sparked concern among parents, educators, and policymakers about how the games affect children and adolescents. Most research on the effect of gaming on youth has focused on problematic ...
Apr 23, 2019
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