Sheffield Hallam University

This study watches how children aged 3 to 5 use tablets and smartphones in their own homes. Researchers will video record kids for about 12 hours total over a week, then talk with parents about what they see. The goal is to understand the family and home factors that shape young …

This study will follow 874 children aged 3 to 5 for one year to understand how using tablets and smartphones affects their thinking, health, and school readiness. Parents will install an app that tracks device use, and researchers will measure children's memory, attention, langua…