Ali Fadhil Obaid; Maryam Abd Al-Kareem; Zainab Abdulameer Abdulrasol; Hayder Abdul-Amir Makki Alhindy

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Ali Fadhil Obaid Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Babylon, Iraq. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2369-264X
Maryam Abd Al-Kareem Maternal and Newborn Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Babylon, Iraq. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0219-4828
Zainab Abdulameer Abdulrasol Maternal and Newborn Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Babylon, Iraq. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8387-1770
Hayder Abdul-Amir Makki Alhindy Department of Physiology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Babylon, Iraq https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6232-8501

Keywords:

digital technology, digital addiction, digital media, academic performance, academic achievement.

Abstract

Digital technology has become an integral part of daily life, especially for children. Although these advancements offer significant benefits, their excessive use has increased concerns about digital addiction and its potential influence on academic performance. This review focuses on digital addiction, the overuse of digital technology, and its relation to the academic performance of school-age children. Drawing is based on global and regional studies and statistics. This study highlights the prevalence of digital technology use, its potential health implications, and its influence on learning. These findings underscore the urgent need for parental monitoring and educational strategies to diminish the adverse effects of digital addiction on children.

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Academic Performance Among School-Age Children in the Era of Digital Technology

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