POVEZANOST VREMENA PROVEDENOG PRED ZASLONOM DIGITALNIH UREĐAJA I IZVRŠNIH FUNKCIJA - PREGLED LITERATURE
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCREEN TIME ON DIGITAL DEVICES AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING - LITERATURE REVIEW

Summary/Abstract: It is becoming increasingly evident that there is a growing body of research examining the interaction between children and technology. Possible consequences of extensive screen time on children's cognitive, emotional, and other functions are currently being investigated. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the existing literature that problematizes exposure to screens and technology (primarily smartphones) in the context of cognitive, more precisely, executive functions. Executive functions refer to the most complex actions performed by the cognitive system, such as planning, decision-making, and inhibition. Numerous studies have successfully linked screen time and the executive functions of children and adults. Many authors reported a negative impact of screen time on executive functions. However, a significant number of authors reported the absence of a significant impact, some even positive effects. Screen time, or even the mere presence of a smartphone, can be viewed in the context of immediate and long-term impacts on executive function. The methodological approach as well as the theoretical implications of the research findings vary according to the selected constructs and research focus. There are many limitations of the existing research that are often pointed out in the literature, and this review paper summarizes those limitations. Currently, operationalizing and measuring screen time is the biggest challenge. The paper proposes guidelines for future research in this area.

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