Heavy electronic media use in late childhood linked to lower academic performance
Electronic media use is also associated with better access to information, tech skills, and social connection. However, comparatively less is known about links with academic performance.
the researchers were able to pinpoint cumulative television and computer use, as well as short-term use, as associated with poorer academic performance.
heavier users of television and computers had significant declines in reading and numeracy two years later compared with light users."
Previous studies of children and adolescents have found links between use of electronic media -- such as television, computers, and videogames -- and obesity, poor sleep, and other physical health risks
A new study of 8- to 11-year olds reveals an association between heavy television use and poorer reading performance, as well as between heavy computer use and poorer numeracy -- the ability to work with numbers.