Abstract
This study examines the impact of electronic device usage on young children’s cognitive and social-emotional development, with a focus on foundational skills such as literacy, numeracy, memory, attention, and problem-solving. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to parents and analyzed using correlation analysis to assess relationships between device usage, educational content quality, and cognitive outcomes. The results reveal that high-quality digital content significantly enhances key cognitive skills, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while fostering engagement and resilience in learning tasks. Additionally, digital literacy was found to be positively associated with critical thinking and safe technology use, supporting children’s readiness for a digitally-driven world. Social-emotional skills, including empathy, cooperation, and self-expression, also benefited from interactive digital tools, highlighting technology’s role in holistic child development. These findings advocate for the thoughtful integration of electronic devices in early education, emphasizing balanced digital practices that nurture both cognitive and socio-emotional growth, thereby promoting comprehensive development in young learners.
https://doi.org/10.30063/wjher.4.4
Keywords
Early childhood education, Cognitive development, Digital literacy, electronic devices
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Journal: World Journal on Education and Humanities Research
Volume (Issue): 4(4)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.30063/wjher.4.4
Pages: 104-118Published: 10-30-2024Copyright: Copyright (c) 2024 Jeramie Bibera, Helen Revalde, Kaitlin Marie Opingo, Randy Mangubat, Veronica Calasang, Roberto Suson
Open access: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
How to CiteBibera, J., Revalde, H., Opingo, K.M., Mangubat, R. Calasang, V., Suson, R. (2024). The Digital Age: Shaping Cognitive Skills in Kindergarteners. World Journal on Education and Humanities Research, 4(4), 104-118. https://doi.org/10.30063/wjher.4.4
How to CiteBibera, J., Revalde, H., Opingo, K.M., Mangubat, R. Calasang, V., Suson, R. (2024). The Digital Age: Shaping Cognitive Skills in Kindergarteners. World Journal on Education and Humanities Research, 4(4), 104-118. https://doi.org/10.30063/wjher.4.4
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