Relationship between young children's habitual computer use and influencing variables on socio‐emotional development

The Effects of Preschoolers’ Media Usage Habits on Their Daily Life and Sustainability

“…A study which was conducted at Korea with children found that high level of computer use causes low socio-emotional development score. In this study, children who spent more time with TV got low score from socio-emotional test (Seo et al, 2011). In addition, the other study mentioned that electronic media use and physical activity during early childhood period might be related to psychosocial health (Teychenne, Ball, & Salmon, 2012).…”

Computer habits and behaviours among young children in Singapore

“…While computers provide children with a wide range of educational, entertainment and communication tools, they can also pose potential dangers and risks (Duhaney & Duhaney, 2008). As it has become impossible to keep them out of reach of children, there is a need to enhance the positive effects and eliminate or reduce the negative effects of computers on young children as well as take action early instead of only when the problems arise in their later years (Salguero & Moran, 2003;Hyun et al, 2011;Seo et al, 2011). As such, the issue is now not about whether children should use computers or not, but is about how (early) children should be introduced to computers and how adults should monitor and supervise children's computer use.…”

“…In fact, computers isolate children socially, emotionally and physically and in the process promote distance, which is the opposite of what all children especially those at-risk need most -reallife close relationships with caring adults. For example, it was found that children with a lower score on the socio-emotional development scale had a higher score on the Internet addiction scale (Hyun, Hui, Seung, & Mi, 2011;Seo, Chun, Jwa, & Choi, 2011). Hence, it is important that adults inculcate good computer habits and behaviours among children as early as possible.…”

“…The observation data seem to support this finding that most children used laptops and tablets which are mobile. Parents may wish to note that children's frequent and prolonged use of computers could have a negative impact on children's physical and social development, health and eyesight (Boniai-Warford, 2010;Cardon et al, 2011;Choi & Kong, 2011;Epstein et al, 2008;Paciorek, 2002) as well as lead to computer addiction later on (Hyun et al, 2011;Seo et al, 2011).…”

“…For example, when asked, some of the children said that they were 'angry', 'grumpy' or 'sad' when they were asked to stop using the computer. It is possible that this may lead to 'computer addiction', which is a problem among older children and youth (Hyun et al, 2011;Salguero & Moran, 2003;Seo et al, 2011). Some interesting quotes from children are as follows: Some interesting quotes from teachers and parents are as follows:…”