Nonverbal communication in early childhood: analysing interactions at Soka Gakkai Singapore kindergarten

Deleted Journal, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 9(1), С. 195 - 204

Опубликована: Март 26, 2025

The primary objective of this paper is to investigate the participation young students in interpersonal communication by employing transmission model theory and expectancy violation (EVT) as theoretical frameworks. Using qualitative methodology, author performed direct observations three classes at Soka Gakkai Singapore (SGS) Kindergarten record students' patterns across vocal, temporal, interactional, verbal stylistic dimensions. According results, regularly used moderate speed loudness voice communicating. kids also showed adaptive speaking techniques mirroring those native English Mandarin speakers engaged organised dialogues with few interruptions. maintained perfect proxemic spacing, which created pleasant surroundings even uninvited guests. result consistent EVT since it fits societal expectations for interactions. coherent, structured that was observed demonstrated paradigm. findings found 85% exchanges followed similar patterns, indicating a dominant style. This study provides empirical evidence effective early childhood settings, giving valuable insights educators looking improve children's skills build supportive learning environments.

Язык: Английский

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SANAL GERÇEKLİK, GERÇEK BAĞIMLILIK: TEKNOLOJİNİN TOPLUMSAL ETKİLERİ

Dokuz Eylül üniversitesi edebiyat fakültesi dergisi., Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12(1), С. 417 - 434

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2025

Modern toplumun dijital dönüşümü, bilgisayarların icadıyla başlayıp internetin yaygınlaşması, mobil teknolojilerin benimsenmesi ve yapay zeka ile büyük veri analitiğinin gelişmesiyle devam etmektedir. Bu süreç, bilgiye erişim, iletişim, ticaret günlük yaşamda köklü değişikliklere yol açmıştır. 1950’li 1960’lı yıllarda elektronik geliştirilmesiyle başlayan bu dönüşüm, sivil kullanımına açılmasını daha da hızlanmıştır. 2000’li telefonların yaygınlaşması dönüşümde önemli bir dönüm noktası olmuştur. Mobil teknolojiler, sürekli erişilebilir olmasını sağlamış kullanıcı deneyimini şekilde değiştirmiştir. 2004 yılında Facebook’un kurulması, sosyal medya platformlarının kullanılmaya başlanmasını tetiklemiş bireylerin etkileşim süreçlerini ortama taşınmasına Sosyal medya, iletişim kurma bilgi paylaşma biçimlerini de 2010’lardan itibaren analitiği zekanın kullanıma başlaması yeni dönem başlamıştır. işleme analiz kapasitelerini artırarak akıllı etkili sistemlerin geliştirilmesine olanak tanımıştır. Akıllı telefon, internet aşırı kullanımı davranışsal bağımlılık haline gelebilir. problemli kullanım, kullanıcıların etkileşimlerini zayıflatarak izolasyon, depresyon, uyku düzeninin bozulması, etkileşimlerin azalması yalnızlık duygularını artırabilmektedir. Bazı araştırmalar, telefon kullanımının karmaşıklığını göz önünde bulundurarak alternatif terminolojiler önermektedir. Sanal gerçeklik, potansiyel çözüm sunabilirken, sorunların ortaya çıkmasına açabilir. nedenle, toplumsal etkilerini anlamak bilinçli kullanmak, çağda sağlıklı yapının sürdürülebilmesi için kritik öneme sahiptir.

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The relationship between cyber wellness and psychological resilience in children: a cross-sectional study

Genel Tıp Dergisi, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 35(2), С. 352 - 361

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2025

Objective: The objective of this research is to investigate the correlation between cyber health and psychological resilience in children. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 420 middle school students. Data were collected using “Student Cyber Health Scale” “Child Youth Resilience Scale”. Results: A total 87.1% children surveyed accessed internet through their mobile phones, an average daily use time 2.75 ± 2.16 hours. Correlations observed Child Adolescent Scale score Student sub-dimensions three dimensions addiction awareness, online courtesy privacy awareness (r=0.385, p

Язык: Английский

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Evaluation of Screen Time in Children Under Five Years Old

Cureus, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2024

Introduction: Due to the rapid advancement of technology, there has been a noteworthy increase in diversity and abundance activities involving children. The most effective methods enhance facilitate children's media interactions are minimize, reduce, use with caution, establish healthy patterns. We aimed evaluate exposure children below five years age. Material methods: This is prospective, observational, cross-sectional study that was conducted between December 2017 September 2019 Eskişehir, Türkiye. To assess frequency electronic device usage among under age five, including televisions, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, as well its impact on their sleep patterns physical measurements, families' understanding terms "screen time" "back screen time," we developed questionnaire. Results: analyzed total 731 questionnaires: 334 (45.7%) were girls, 397 (54.3%) boys, mean 33.55±16.37 months. Upon examining technical equipment accessible our study, found 98.6% possessed television, 96.9% owned phone, 54% had laptop, 49.5% tablet, 34.1% gaming console. revealed following proportions devices rooms: 13% 11.9% 7.4% 7% phones. There substantial amount time they spend watching television playing computer games who have at least one sibling. statistically significant disparity viewing periods body mass index older than two old. Additionally, seen presence bedrooms subsequent duration throughout both nighttime daytime. Around 65.8% parents did not know concept time, while 88.4% back time. Discussion: Parental compliance current guidelines for insufficient, even though screens begins first months life. Our analysis highlighted necessity enforce unified logical policy all residing household. It crucial allocate sufficient during routine healthcare visit discuss these recommendations.

Язык: Английский

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Friend or Foe? A Mixed-Methods Study on the Impact of Digital Device Use on Chinese–Canadian Children’s Heritage Language Learning

Digital studies in language and literature, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 7, 2024

Abstract Digital devices have been increasingly integrated into language learning environments, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Existing literature, focusing predominantly on dominant languages like English, presents mixed findings effectiveness of digital resources for learning. Few studies address heritage languages, which often limited beyond home and may depend more tools support. This longitudinal, mixed-methods study investigated impact device use among Chinese–Canadian families. We examined relationship between Chinese receptive vocabulary 128 first graders, 137 second 66 third graders over three years. Additionally, we conducted parental interviews with 42 focal families years to explore evolving patterns resource at home. Our revealed a statistically significant positive development while no effects were observed in graders. The analyses uncovered increased use, diversity resources, attitudes, literacy from grades 1 2 but decreased enthusiasm grade due health addiction concerns, reinforcing quantitative results. Conducted during pandemic, this offers unique perspective how families’ changed before, during, after offer valuable insights educators better support learners resources.

Язык: Английский

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Examining the relationship between language development, executive function, and screen time: A systematic review

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(12), С. e0314540 - e0314540

Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2024

This systematic review study examines the relationship between language development, executive function, and screen time in early childhood. The childhood period is a crucial phase for development of brain, during which fundamental function skills undergo rapid evolution. synthesizes findings from 14 peer-reviewed studies that focused on together to provide comprehensive understanding their relationship. current were categorized under four themes: content adherence guidelines, parent-child interaction family context, passive active time, attention issues. suggest interactive educational may positively influence functions when aligned with recommended guidelines. In contrast, excessive such as watching television, has been associated negative impacts cognitive social skills, particularly affecting attention, memory, emotional regulation. prevalence problems found be higher individuals who engage high levels time. highlights necessity balanced consumption media. emphasizes pivotal role interaction, where high-quality engagement verbal scaffolding can mitigate adverse effects. Furthermore, socioeconomic cultural factors also play significant role. Higher status (SES) families are better able manage leverage support development. These have potential inform actions parents, educators, policymakers. Adherence guidelines impact skills. importance limiting ensuring balance use real-world interactions opportunities highlighted.

Язык: Английский

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The Effect of Screen Habits and Alternative Activities on Tactile Exploration Skills in 6- to 36-Month-Old Toddlers

Children, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(8), С. 1027 - 1027

Опубликована: Авг. 22, 2024

Background/Objectives: With the rising ubiquity of digital media and screens in everyday life, toddlers are increasingly exposed to different from an early age (i.e., television, computer, tablet, phone). However, few studies have examined effect these on toddlers’ perceptual development. Since tactile exploration skills necessary for environmental discovery overall development, current research investigates links between screen-use habits (with visual control) 6- 36-month-old toddlers. Methods: The study involved observing interactions 135 with various objects assessing complexity their visuo-tactile strategies through two original experimental tasks. Data concerning screen other relevant factors, such as socio-economic level, were collected using a parental questionnaire. Results: Toddlers greater exposure time demonstrated weaker employed less age-appropriate strategies. Socio-economic factors engagement alternative activities significantly influenced developmental outcomes. Conclusions: These findings emphasize importance reducing promoting interactive co-viewing mitigate negative effects exposure. Further longitudinal is needed determine long-term impacts psychological

Язык: Английский

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Understanding Digital Dementia and Cognitive Impact in the Current Era of the Internet: A Review

Cureus, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 23, 2024

Dementia encompasses symptoms resulting from brain damage that impairs cognitive functions, surpassing natural aging effects. This condition affects emotional regulation, behavior, and motivation while preserving consciousness. Dr. Manfred Spitzer coined the term 'digital dementia,' highlighting decline associated with excessive reliance on digital devices such as smartphones Google, potentially exacerbating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) memory loss. mirrors terms like amnesia' 'the Google Effect,' brain's tendency to offload peripheral information, leading panic forgetfulness. Spitzer's book,

Язык: Английский

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Toddler Screen Use Before Bed and Its Effect on Sleep and Attention

JAMA Pediatrics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024

Importance Toddler screen time has been associated with poorer sleep and differences in attention. Understanding the causal impact of on early development is highest importance. Objective To test (1) feasibility 7-week parent-administered intervention (PASTI) toddlers (aged 16-30 months) who have hour before bed (2) PASTI toddlers’ Design, Setting, Participants This assessor-blinded, UK-based randomized clinical trial was conducted between July 2022 2023. a single-site study that enrolled families toddler aged 16 30 months, living within 75 miles Babylab, 10 minutes or more 3 days week. Exclusion criteria were genetic neurological condition, premature birth (<37 weeks), (3) current participation another study. Interventions Families (1:1:1) to PASTI: caregivers removed used activities from bedtime box instead (eg, reading, puzzles); (BB only): matched before-bed activities, no mention time; (NI): continued as usual. Main Outcomes Measures Feasibility outcomes: rate, adherence, retention, family experiences, assessment acceptability. Efficacy use, actigraphy-measured sleep, eye-tracking attention measures. Results A total 427 screened, 164 eligible (38.4%), 105 (mean [SD] age, 23.7 [4.6] months; 60 male [57%]). The feasible, 99% participant (104 105) retention 94% (33 35) adhering PASTI. showed reductions parent-reported (vs NI: Cohen d = −0.96; 95% CI, −1.32 −0.60; vs BB only: −0.65; −1.03 −0.27). small medium improvements objectively measured efficiency 0.27; −0.11 0.66; 0.56; 0.17-0.96), night awakenings −0.28; −0.67 0.12; −0.31; −0.71 0.10), reduced daytime −0.30; −0.74 0.13) but difference compared only. There observable effect objective measures Compared only, effortful control (Cohen −0.40; −0.75 −0.05) inhibitory −0.48; −0.77 −0.19), due an increase BB-only scores. Conclusions Relevance this show that, supporting pediatric recommendations, removing feasible modest preliminary beneficial effects sleep. future full confirmatory needed PASTI’s adoption by parents pediatricians. Trial Registration ISRCTN.org Identifier: ISRCTN58249751

Язык: Английский

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Relationship Between Speech Delay and Smart Media in Children: A Systematic Review

Cureus, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 17, 2023

The increasing prevalence of smart media usage among children has raised concerns about its potential impact on various aspects child development. One such area worry is speech delay, as early language acquisition critical for cognitive, social, and educational purpose this systematic review was to investigate synthesize available research data in order determine the association between delay children. To perform review, a thorough literature search conducted using relevant keywords electronic databases, PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, Web Science, Embase. We included studies published during last 10 years investigating children's designs. findings showed that extended exposure negatively associated with expressive vocabulary skills children, addition decreased scores delays. Educational apps shared engagement parents correlated stronger skills. introduction devices at later stage development (24 months age older) positive development, whereas delay. However, six-month abstinence from led improvement affected These highlight need balance interactive screen time other forms interaction enhance

Язык: Английский

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