Curtin research reveals tech factors shaping child development

Though we like to think we’re on top of the subject of screen time for growing kids, new Curtin University research challenges common views, revealing there are many factors that can impact a child’s development.

Led by Dr Amber Beynon and Dr Juliana Zabatiero from the Curtin School of Allied Health, the research looked at how children’s and parents’ use of various types of screens impacted infant development at 12 months of age and also considered factors such as parental mental health and socioeconomic status.

Jeff Bullen speaks with research co-leader Dr Amber Beynon to discuss the research and its findings.