Utjecaj povišene izloženosti tehnologije na dječji razvoj u ranoj i predškolskoj dobi

master's thesis

• Title (english): The influence of increased techonology exposure on development during early childhood and preschool age
• Author: Hana Ljubić
• Mentor: Marijan Palmović (mentor)
• Committee member: Marijan Palmović (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Melita Kovačević (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Ana Matić Škorić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-26, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Speech Therapy

Abstract

Predškolska djeca sve su više uronjena u svijet digitalnih medija, što nosi dalekosežne implikacije za njihov neurološki i kognitivni razvoj. Pojam "digitalna demencija" nije više samo teorijski konstrukt, već sve prisutnija opasnost koja prijeti generacijama koje odrastaju uz ekrane. Proučavajući literaturu, jasno je da prekomjerno korištenje digitalnih uređaja ima ozbiljan utjecaj na dječju kogniciju i emocionalno stanje. Dok tehnologija može imati svoje prednosti, ne smiju se zanemariti potencijalne štete.
Velik broj istraživanja potvrđuje kako pretjerana izloženost pasivnom konzumiranju sadržaja kao rezultat može smanjiti dječje kognitivne sposobnosti poput kritičkog razmišljanja i fokusiranja, sposobnost multitaskinga i održavanja pozornosti te uzrokovati nedostatak ili lošu kvalitetu sna, depresiju i anksioznost.
U kontekstu jezičnog razvoja, povišena izloženost tehnologiji može usporiti ili čak narušiti jezične vještine. Djeca koja provode previše vremena pred ekranima često su manje izložena interaktivnoj komunikaciji s odraslima i vršnjacima, što je ključno za razvoj bogatog rječnika i gramatičkih struktura. Osim toga, pasivno konzumiranje sadržaja rijetko pruža priliku za vježbanje i primjenu jezičnih vještina u stvarnom vremenu.
Odrastanje s tehnologijom odražava se i na grubu i na finu motoriku, u aspektu povećanja sedentarnog ponašanja, lošije spretnosti ruku, somatosenzorne reorganizacije kod djece koja učestalo koriste tablete, te općenito lošijih rezultata na testovima grube i fine motorike.
Socio-emocionalni razvoj također je podložan utjecajima tehnologije. Manje vremena za interakciju s vršnjacima u stvarnom životu može utjecati i na razvoj socijalnih vještina i sposobnost empatije. Nadalje, istraživanja pokazuju da sadržaji koji se konzumiraju utječu na lošije emocionalno razumijevanje i tumačenje emocija te mogu uzrokovati agresivno ili antisocijalno, sramežljivo i povučeno ponašanje.
Iz dana u dan, svjedoci smo porasta neuroloških i psiholoških poteškoća kod djece, često povezanih s digitalnom preopterećenošću.

Abstract (english)

Since preschool children are increasingly immersed in the world of digital media, there are far-reaching implications for their neurological and cognitive development. The concept of "digital dementia" is no longer just a theoretical construct, but an ever-present danger that threatens the generations that grow up with screens. The contemporary literature suggests that the excessive use of digital devices has a serious impact on children's cognition and emotional state. While technology may have its benefits, potential harms should not be overlooked.
A large number of studies confirm that excessive exposure to passive consumption of content can reduce children's cognitive abilities such as critical thinking and focus, the ability to multitask and maintain attention, or cause lack of sleep, poor quality of sleep, depression and anxiety.
In the context of language development, increased exposure to technology can target or even impair language skills. Children who spend too much time in front of screens are often less exposed to interactive communication with adults and peers, which is crucial for the development of a rich vocabulary and grammatical structures. Additionally, passively consuming content rarely provides an opportunity to practice and apply language skills in real time.
Growing up with technology affects both gross and fine motor skills, in terms of increased sedentary behavior, poorer hand dexterity, somatosensory reorganization in children who participated in the use of tablets, and generally worse results on gross and fine motor skills tests.
Socio-emotional development is also subject to the influences of technology. Less time to interact with peers in real life can also affect the development of social skills and empathic abilities. Furthermore, research shows that the content that is consumed affects emotional understanding and interpretation of emotions and can cause aggressive or antisocial, shy and withdrawn behavior.
Day by day, we witness an increase in neurological and psychological difficulties in children, often associated with digital overload.

• Keywords: digitalna demencija; ovisnost o tehnologiji; kognitivni razvoj; jezični razvoj; motorički razvoj
• Keywords (english): digital dementia; technology addiction; cognitive development; language development; motor development
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:158:488516
• Study programme: Title: University graduate study of Speech and Language Pathology; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni magistar/magistra logopedije (sveučilišni magistar/magistra logopedije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-10-19 12:57:30