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Volume 13 Issue 11 (November) 2024

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Screen exposure and early language development: A cross sectional study
Dr. Nidhi, Dr. Shiv Dubey, Dr. Sadaf Ikram, Dr. Jitendra Piple, Dr. Jagdamba Dixit

Background: The significant increase in screen and digital media exposure among young children has raised concerns about its potential impact on language development.Objective: To explore the relationship between screen exposure and language development in children aged 0-3 years.Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted at a paediatric outpatient department. Parents of children aged 0-3 years were asked a questionnaire, and further children were evaluated using the Language Evaluation Scale Trivandrum (LEST).Results: The study found that 81.3% of cases showed no significant relationship between screen exposure and language delay, with these children demonstrating normal language development. Specifically, 12.6% had questionable development, 4.1% were suspected of having a delay, and 2.1% had a language delay. The results indicated that most children had typical language development, but some experienced delays according to the LEST. No significant relationship was found between screen time duration and language development. Additionally, the highest incidence of delay was observed in the 24-36 month age group.Conclusion: Most children showed no significant association between screen exposure and language delay. However, some variability in outcomes was observed. Therefore, parents should be mindful of potential risks and adhere to recommended guidelines for screen use to support healthy language development.

 
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