The destructive effect of smartphones on the psyche of the child is confirmed
American scientists have confirmed the danger of smartphones for the child's psyche. The results of recent studies have shown that the threat to children using smartphones just one hour a day is real and very high.
If earlier statements about the dangers of smartphones were of a general, not very specific nature, now a series of experiments has allowed degree of negative impact.
Just one hour a day with a smartphone in hand is fraught for the child with the onset of a depressive state, a decrease in cognitive abilities and curiosity, as well as a loss of control over their feelings and emotions. Moreover, such consequences occur in about 79% of cases already within six months.
Children lose their communication skills, almost cease to communicate with their peers in reality, replacing the communication with correspondence in social networks and instant messengers.
As for small children (up to 10 years), the effect is even more devastating - in 65% of cases they have mental changes - anxiety and panic states, sleep disorders and perception of reality.
But in students, negative manifestations were found only when prolonged use of the smartphone, from 6-7 hours a day. But the degree of violations in adolescents aged 16 and older is more severe, sometimes without medication and the help of a psychologist or psychotherapist.
Based on the results of the study, the scientists asked the parents limit child contact with smartphones and tablets. Moreover, the younger the child, the less he needs time for the development of undesirable consequences.
