Early Years Practitioners' and Public Health Consultants' Perspectives on the Use of Interactive Electronic Devices in Young Children: A Qualitative Study.
Background: Interactive electronic devices (IEDs) are ubiquitous in young children's lives. However, research on their impact on learning and development is still limited. The aim of this study was to understand the perspectives of early years practitioners (EYPs) and public health consultants (PHCs...
| Publicado en: | Child: Care, Health & Development Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 1 - 11 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Jan2025
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