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Screen Time vs. Active Play: How Digital Exposure Impacts the Acquisition of Fundamental Motor Skills in Early Childhood

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Quantitative analysis reveals screen time negatively impacts fundamental motor skills in preschool children, suggesting the need for balanced play.

Increased screen time correlates with lower locomotor and object-control skills in preschool children.
High-screen users averaged 114 minutes of screen exposure, exceeding recommended guidelines for 42% of children.
Daily active play significantly increases fundamental motor skills, highlighting the importance of physical activity.
Interventions should incorporate structured physical play and discourage excessive screen usage during early childhood.

Maria et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Quantitative analysis reveals screen time negatively impacts fundamental motor skills in preschool children, suggesting the need for balanced play.

Increased screen time correlates with lower locomotor and object-control skills in preschool children.
High-screen users averaged 114 minutes of screen exposure, exceeding recommended guidelines for 42% of children.
Daily active play significantly increases fundamental motor skills, highlighting the importance of physical activity.
Interventions should incorporate structured physical play and discourage excessive screen usage during early childhood.

Maria et al. (2025) studied this question.

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