Commentary on the article: 'Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents -- Literature review and case study' - Environmental Research 164 (2018) 149-157

Gadi Lissak

doi:10.29245/2578-2959/2018/3.1134

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Commentary on the article: 'Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents -- Literature review and case study' - Environmental Research 164 (2018) 149-157

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IntroductionThis commentary aims to elaborate on the article ‘Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents -- Literature review and case study’
*Correspondence: Dr Gadi Lissak, Meuhedet Health Services, Jerusalem, Israel; Email: gadilk@gmail.com. This commentary aims to elaborate on the article ‘Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents -- Literature review and case study’
The commentary will expand on factors contributing to Internet addictive behavior and adverse effects of social media use, such as cyberbullying and suicidal behavior

Summary

Introduction

This commentary aims to elaborate on the article ‘Adverse physiological and psychological effects of screen time on children and adolescents -- Literature review and case study’. The commentary will expand on factors contributing to Internet addictive behavior and adverse effects of social media use, such as cyberbullying and suicidal behavior. Studies state that social media use is likely to be linked to a decrease in personal wellbeing and life satisfaction[7] (Lin et al, 2016) Another major online factor creating an interpersonal stressor is cyberbullying. The more cyberbully and the victim are addicted to screens; both individuals may display similar cognitive dysfunctionalities, such as poor impulse control, emotional processing, and dysfunctional decision-making Such dysfunctionalities are likely to lead to bullying, on one side, and increase the risk for occurrence of suicidal behavior on the part of the victim. A child may display distractions in class and apparent learning difficulties[10] (Dunckley, 2015)

Practical steps to change screen time habits

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