Como o mundo digital afeta o desenvolvimento infantil

Current generations were introduced to new technologies in their early years, making their use almost indispensable.Many electronic devices and games directly influence the cognitive, affective and social maturation of children, and can be beneficial when used in a targeted way or harmful when used intensely and without purpose.From this perspective, this study aims to gather information about how the technological environment impacts children's cognitive training, also addressing how screens influence their behavior, highlighting the harm of excessive use and identifying forms of intervention for this problem, where in In the initial investigation, semi-structural interviews were used with three professionals in the educational field: therapist, educational therapist and teacher, generating a rich database.We opted for a qualitative approach to the database, establishing research objectives theoretically based on bibliographical research.We used the principles of Content Analysis according to Bardin (1979), identifying the losses present in children who use technology on a daily basis.For the quantitative analysis, we sought to verify the incidence of children affected by the use of screens.Children need to be stimulated at all times in their development for it to occur effectively.However, there are cases in which screens replace other games, harming development, with delays and irreversible symptoms if not addressed appropriately.In schools, internet access should complement pedagogical activities, providing fundamental interactive moments to improve children's criticality and creativity

Political science · Computer Science · Education and Digital Technologies