Research Fellow @digitalchildau @uow| PhD @deakinresearch| Screen mediaš±, child development and youth mental health| Certified over-thinker| š±š°
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18 Oct 2022
We need to talk more about the design of kidsā apps, and thatās exactly what @Sharon_Horwood and I did on @ConversationEDU today. Here are the 3 main types of persuasive features we came across in our recent study of early childhood apps and relevant tips
theconversation.com/3-ways-aā¦
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8 Nov 2024
Governments are pushing teen social media bans ā but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science theconversation.com/governmeā¦ via @ConversationEDU
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7 Nov 2024
I can think of a few, like cutting off critical support and information resources and limiting opportunities for social connection and identity exploration - especially for vulnerable youth.
Still waiting to for any plans that might educate and empower youth and families online.
6 Nov 2024
A minimum age for social media of 16 years will make a difference.
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The conversation on a social media ban continued last week.
The Australian government has committed toĀ a ban with an added option of exemptions for platforms that demonstrate ālow risk of harm to childrenā. Find out more here:
digitalchild.org.au/an-updatā¦
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12 Oct 2024
The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest the importance of screen use contexts (type, content, co-use, background or caregiver use) for child cognitive and psychosocial outcomes, beyond total or overall screen time. @digitalchildau
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Reflections from Dr Karley Beckman and Dr Tiffani Apps after day one of the #SocialMediaSummitNSWSA and discussions on a social media ban for young people and children
digitalchild.org.au/young-peā¦
@karleybeckman @tiffani_apps @UOW #socialmediaban #children #digitalchildren
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We're hearing a lot about a social media ban for children and teens. But is exclusion really the answer?
Here are some resources to help you navigate the conversation from our experts
digitalchild.org.au/resourceā¦
#SocialMediaSummitNSWSA #socialmediaban #children #digitalchildren
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2 Oct 2024
šøPersuasive design continues to sap the attention and control the decision-making of children!
šØChris Zomer & @SumuduM3's important article calls for #SafetybyDesign, and references our game-changing and newly redesigned 'Disrupted Childhood' report:
5rightsfoundation.com/resourā¦
25 Sep 2024
How games and apps keep you and your kids addicted ā and what we can do about it | Chris Zomer and Sumudu Mallawaarachchi for the Conversation theguardian.com/commentisfreā¦
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When it comes to screen time, parents and carers must navigate an emotionally charged landscape of conflicting advice and information.
Join our expert panel - Dr Billy Garvey, Derek McCormack and Fiona Holder - in Melbourne (or online!) on Oct 22
digitalchild.org.au/events/dā¦
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Ever found yourself unable to resist checking out a phone notification?
If so, youāre far from alone. Here's some common design tricks that are used to keep you engaged...
New from Chris Zomer and @SumuduM3
digitalchild.org.au/the-desiā¦
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25 Sep 2024
š¢š±Our latest article on persuasive design common on children's apps, social media, games and platforms
From streaks to loot boxes, apps for kids are full of 'persuasive design' intended to keep users watching, playing and paying ā whether it's good for them or not. @uow theconversation.com/the-desiā¦
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10 Sep 2024
New pub! This was an absurdly ambitious piece of work that nearly drowned me BUT itās ended up saying some important things about research on digital tech use by families with very young children. š§µtandfonline.com/doi/full/10.ā¦
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Reflections from our #DigitalChild researchers today after a #socialmediaban was announced by @AlboMP
@tamaleaver says: "Age-based bans simply defer todayās challenges until tomorrow, solving nothing."
@CurtinMedia
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2 Sep 2024
Most viewed in the last 7 days from @JAMAPediatrics:
What are the associations of screen use contexts in early childhood with cognitive and psychosocial outcomes?
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For more information, access:
š±A quick breakdown of our researchers' advice on children's screen use digitalchild.org.au/four-wayā¦
š°The journal article jamanetwork.com/journals/jamā¦
#screentime #screenuse #earlyyears
A paper has reviewed the evidence on how screen use in children under six can impact behaviour and cognitive outcomes. The researchers say while #screentime is important, itās not the only factor.
@SumuduM3 @dylancliff_uow @UOWEarlyStart @normanswan
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A paper has reviewed the evidence on how screen use in children under six can impact behaviour and cognitive outcomes. The researchers say while #screentime is important, itās not the only factor.
@SumuduM3 @dylancliff_uow @UOWEarlyStart @normanswan
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Many parents worry about screen use and their children. Research shows it helps if you watch with your kids and talk about the program @UOW theconversation.com/we-revieā¦
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Congratulations to our 2024 Centre Award recipients!
ā±ļøAmanda CiprianiĀ - People's Choice award for their 3MT presentation
š@SumuduM3 Ā andĀ @kimmaslin -Ā Emerging Scholar Awards
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6 Aug 2024
The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest the importance of screen use contexts (type, content, co-use, background or caregiver use) for child cognitive and psychosocial outcomes, beyond total or overall screen time. ja.ma/3WC2tmN @digitalchildau
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Four ways to help your child use screens well
šA quick breakdown of our research-based advice on children's screen use: digitalchild.org.au/four-wayā¦
š°Access the journal article: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamā¦
#earlyyears #screentime #digitaltech #digitalchild
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