2025, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A
Effect of screen time on acetylcholine, glutamate, serotonin, and developmental delay in pediatric populations (2000-2024): A narrative review
Author(s): Linda Priyadarshini and Kaviya Danasekar
Abstract: Over the past decades, screen time among children have been drastically increased since they are exposed to gadgets such as smartphones, tablets especially during meal time, instead of play activities etc, which has raised concerns about its effects on neurological development. Acetylcholine, glutamate, and serotonin are key neurotransmitters in cognitive function, mood regulation, and neuroplasticity. This review evaluates the impact of screen time on these neurotransmitters and its contribution to developmental delays in children. Articles published between 2000 and 2024 in PubMed and Scopus were reviewed. Excessive screen time disrupted neurotransmitter functions, impairing cognitive, emotional, and social development. Reduced acetylcholine function affected memory and attention, altered glutamate signalling impaired neuroplasticity, and serotonin disruptions led to emotional dysregulation, mood disorders and other developmental disorders. The findings reveals that excessive screen time adversely affects pediatric development by disrupting key neurotransmitter systems. Guidelines to limit screen exposure and further research on mitigating strategies are warranted.
DOI: 10.22271/27103935.2025.v6.i1a.57
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Linda Priyadarshini and Kaviya Danasekar. Effect of screen time on acetylcholine, glutamate, serotonin, and developmental delay in pediatric populations (2000-2024): A narrative review. International Journal of Childhood and Development Disorders. 2025; 6(1): 01-03. DOI: 10.22271/27103935.2025.v6.i1a.57
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