Abstract
Sudden closure of schools due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic introduced extensive use of digital technology in education across the globe. The gadgets connected to the internet have become an essential part of the lives of children in the contemporary world. Children and adolescents are more exposed to smart devices for academic learning and entertainment. The concern of smartphone addiction among children and adolescents in recent decades has been heightened by the spread of COVID-19. Excessive use of smartphones has physical, psychological, and social unfavorable outcomes signifying the need for developing strategies to reduce the usage.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 196-198 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 05-2022 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Phychiatric Mental Health
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry and Mental health
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