Perspectives: Digital media use in children with autism: balancing benefits and risks. A nursing perspective
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| Názov: | Perspectives: Digital media use in children with autism: balancing benefits and risks. A nursing perspective |
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| Autori: | Ljungberg, Bjorn, Westergren, Albert |
| Prispievatelia: | Kristianstad University, Faculty of Health Science, Högskolan Kristianstad, Fakulteten för hälsovetenskap, Originator, Kristianstad University, Faculty of Health Science, Patient Reported Outcomes - Clinical Assessment Research and Education (PROCARE), Högskolan Kristianstad, Fakulteten för hälsovetenskap, Patient Reported Outcomes - Clinical Assessment Research and Education (PROCARE), Originator, Kristianstad University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Nursing and Integrated Health Sciences, Högskolan Kristianstad, Fakulteten för hälsovetenskap, Avdelningen för sjuksköterskeutbildningarna och integrerad hälsovetenskap, Originator |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Research in Nursing. 30(4):406-410 |
| Predmety: | Medical and Health Sciences (3), Health Sciences (303), Nursing (30305), Medicin och hälsovetenskap (3), Hälsovetenskap (303), Omvårdnad (30305) |
| Popis: | The rise of digital media has transformed childhood experiences, particularly for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who often gravitate towards screen-based activities. While digital media can offer valuable opportunities for communication, learning and relaxation, there is growing concern about potential negative effects, including problematic gaming, social isolation and sleep disturbances. Nurses and other professionals working in for instance psychiatry, education and habilitation can encounter families struggling to manage their child’s screen use. Parents report conflicts over digital media use, concerns about excessive gaming, and difficulties setting boundaries. Despite these challenges, families also recognise the positive aspects of digital engagement, particularly in fostering social connections and reducing stress for children with ASD. This paper explores the benefits and risks of digital media use for children with ASD and outlines practical recommendations for nurses and other professionals supporting families in navigating this complex issue. This paper is based on a literature review conducted within a development project in a habilitation setting, aimed at identifying evidence-based strategies to best support children and their families in the use of digital media (Ljungberg, 2025). |
| Popis súboru: | electronic |
| Prístupová URL adresa: | https://researchportal.hkr.se/ws/files/98366398/ljungberg-westergren-2025-perspectives-digital-media-use-in-children-with-autism-balancing-benefits-and-risks-a-nursing.pdf |
| Databáza: | SwePub |
Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstrakt: | The rise of digital media has transformed childhood experiences, particularly for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who often gravitate towards screen-based activities. While digital media can offer valuable opportunities for communication, learning and relaxation, there is growing concern about potential negative effects, including problematic gaming, social isolation and sleep disturbances. Nurses and other professionals working in for instance psychiatry, education and habilitation can encounter families struggling to manage their child’s screen use. Parents report conflicts over digital media use, concerns about excessive gaming, and difficulties setting boundaries. Despite these challenges, families also recognise the positive aspects of digital engagement, particularly in fostering social connections and reducing stress for children with ASD. This paper explores the benefits and risks of digital media use for children with ASD and outlines practical recommendations for nurses and other professionals supporting families in navigating this complex issue. This paper is based on a literature review conducted within a development project in a habilitation setting, aimed at identifying evidence-based strategies to best support children and their families in the use of digital media (Ljungberg, 2025). |
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| ISSN: | 17449871 1744988X |
| DOI: | 10.1177/17449871251334419 |