Liane Beretta de Azevedo
lianeazevedo.bsky.social
Liane Beretta de Azevedo
@lianeazevedo.bsky.social
Professor of Public Health and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University.
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Are you a parent of a 3-year-old in Sheffield?
We invite you to participate in the iKids study and receive a £50 high-street voucher as a thank you

We are looking at how kids use mobile devices to understand how this affects their development

Register here: shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Reposted by Liane Beretta de Azevedo
The ambitious protocol for our study of how smartphones and tablets may affect early years development, led by @lianeazevedo.bsky.social is now published here: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/7...
iKids study protocol: a longitudinal study to understand the impact of interactive electronic devices on the development and health of young children in England
Introduction There is evidence of both positive and negative impacts of interactive electronic devices (IEDs), such as tablets and smartphones, on young children’s development and health outcomes. Con...
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August 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Are you a parent of a 3-year-old in Sheffield?
We invite you to participate in the iKids study and receive a £50 high-street voucher as a thank you

We are looking at how kids use mobile devices to understand how this affects their development

Register here: shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
May 31, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Your study has just been advertised in Nursery World.
www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news

If you are interested, please click on this link:

shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

or e-mail us: ikids@shu.ac.uk
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January 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
📱🌟 Research Opportunity for Early Years Settings! 🌟📱

The #iKidsStudy explores how tablets & smartphones impact children under 6. Join us to shape guidance for parents & nurseries!

🔗 More info: ikidsstudy.com
✍️ Register: tinyurl.com/iKidsInterest
📧 iKids@shu.ac.uk
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January 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Published a study on the views of early years practitioners and PH consultants on young children's use of tablets and smartphones.
Concerns about long-term impacts on communication, social, and physical skills, but may also enhance certain learning abilities.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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 t...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM