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- Emerging scientific evidence indicates that frequent digital technology use has a significant impact—both negative and positive—on brain function and behavior.
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This overview will outline the current results of neuroscience research on the possible effects of digital media use on the human brain, cognition, and behavior. This is of importance due to the significant amount of time that individuals spend using digital media.
Apr 1, 2022 · In a synopsis of 10 articles we present ample evidence that the use of digital technology may influence human brains and behavior in both negative and positive ways. For instance, brain imaging techniques show concrete morphological alterations in early childhood and during adolescence that are associated with intensive digital media use.
Jul 17, 2018 · Technology is not just changing the way people interact with the world, it’s also changing the way scientists study human behavior and the brain. New technologies are allowing psychological scientists to take their research out of the lab and “into the wild,” where theories can be tested in real world settings.
- Alexandra Michel
- 2018
Apr 1, 2022 · Emerging scientific evidence indicates that frequent digital technology use has a significant impact—both negative and positive—on brain function and behavior. Potential harmful effects of extensive screen time and technology use include heightened attention-deficit symptoms, impaired emotional and social intelligence, technology addiction ...
Jun 19, 2019 · The growing human brain is constantly building neural connections while pruning away less-used ones, and digital media use plays an active role in that process, according to Rich. Much of what happens on screen provides “impoverished” stimulation of the developing brain compared to reality, he says.
Jul 1, 2021 · The prevailing narrative that digital technology worsens cognitive abilities hinges on two assumptions: the impact is (1) about long-term abilities and (2) cognitive in nature.
Jan 14, 2019 · Nature Human Behaviour - Adolescents regularly use digital technology, but its impact on their psychological well-being is unclear. Here, the authors examine three large datasets and find...
