THE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC GADGETS ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN

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  • Nizomova G., Hojimatova M . Sh . x

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https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

cognitive development, schoolchildren, digital gadgets, attention, memory, executive functions, neuroplasticity , digital distraction.

Abstract

In today's digital world, school-age children are active users of electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, computers). This review analyzes current scientific evidence on the impact of digital technologies on key cognitive functions: attention, memory, executive functions, and language. The review demonstrates the ambivalence of these effects, highlighting both potential risks (digital distraction, decreased concentration, fragmented thinking) and potential benefits (development of visual-spatial skills, access to educational resources). Particular attention is given to factors that modulate these effects, such as content type, duration of use, and the child's age.

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Published

2025-11-27

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Vol. 4 No. 10 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

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THE IMPACT OF ELECTRONIC GADGETS ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. (2025). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 4(10), 2070-2073. https://doi.org/10.55640/

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