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Screen and Social Media Addiction in Children

Çocuklarda Ekran ve Sosyal Medya Bağımlılığı

Büşra Durmuş(ESKİŞEHİR OSMANGAZİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ, DAHİLİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, ÇOCUK PSİKİYATRİSİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0001-5538-6391
Damla Eyüboğlu(ESKİŞEHİR OSMANGAZİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ, DAHİLİ TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, ÇOCUK PSİKİYATRİSİ ANABİLİM DALI)0000-0001-6042-7768
Pages
65–78
Publication Date
2025-08-22
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Therefore, the conscious and balanced use of digital technologies is essential for safeguarding individual well-being and maintaining a healthy, productive lifestyle.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Digital technologies have become an integral part of daily life, leading to a significant increase in children's screen time and shaping both their entertainment and learning processes.
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Key Findings & Data:However, excessive screen use may have negative impacts on individuals' physical and psychological health.
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Conclusion & Impact:Therefore, the conscious and balanced use of digital technologies is essential for safeguarding individual well-being and maintaining a healthy, productive lifestyle.
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⚙️Variables:çocuk · ekran bağımlılığı · internet

Abstract

Digital technologies have become an integral part of daily life, leading to a significant increase in children's screen time and shaping both their entertainment and learning processes. However, excessive screen use may have negative impacts on individuals' physical and psychological health. Therefore, the conscious and balanced use of digital technologies is essential for safeguarding individual well-being and maintaining a healthy, productive lifestyle.

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Günümüzde dijital teknolojiler gündelik yaşamın ayrılmaz bir parçası haline gelmiş; bu durum çocuklarda da ekran karşısında geçirilen sürenin artmasına; eğlenme ve öğrenme süreçlerini şekillendirmeye başlamıştır. Artan ekran kullanımı bireylerin fiziksel ve psikolojik sağlıkları üzerinde olumsuz etkiler yaratabilmektedir. Dijital teknolojilerin bilinçli ve dengeli bir şekilde kullanılması, bireysel sağlığın korunması ve verimli bir yaşam sürdürülmesi için önem taşımaktadır.

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Durmuş, B., Eyüboğlu, D. (2025). Screen and Social Media Addiction in Children. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 47 Sayı: Beyin Farkındalığı 2025 Özel Sayısı Özel Sayı, 65–78. https://doi.org/10.20515/otd.1749275

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