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Title: Excessive Exposure to Digital Media: The Formative Years and Children Response to Schooling Environment
Language: English
Authors: James Urien (ORCID 0009-0002-5862-2462), Silas Courage Enoja (ORCID 0009-0008-3020-1723), Toyin Odofin (ORCID 0009-0000-6561-1871), Sunday Obro (ORCID 0000-0002-7675-9166)
Source: Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn). 2026 20(2):720-728.
Availability: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. C5 Plumbon, Banguntapan, Yogyakarta, 55198, Indonesia. e-mail: edulearn@uad.ac.id; Web site: http://edulearn.intelektual.org/index.php/EduLearn/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Handheld Devices, Computer Use, Elementary School Students, Academic Achievement, Time Factors (Learning), Mass Media Effects, Student Reaction
Geographic Terms: Nigeria
ISSN: 2089-9823
2302-9277
Abstract: This study investigated the correlation between excessive exposure to digital media in the formative years and how children respond to the schooling environment in Nigeria. This study employed the correlational research design. The study sample involved 150 primary school pupils. The instrument for the study "digital media usage, types of digital media, and response" was used for data collection. The research questions were answered with Pearson product moment correlation, while hypotheses were tested with linear regression. The study revealed a statistically significant negative correlation between digital media use and how children respond to the schooling environment in Nigeria, as well as a positive relationship between the type of digital media use and how children respond to the schooling environment in Nigeria. Founded on the findings, the study recommended that parents should encourage a healthy mix of activities. Limit screen time, designate media-free zones, and promote activities like reading, outdoor play, and face-to-face socializing; schools should integrate technology strategically to enhance classroom learning. Explore educational apps, games, and online resources suitable to different learning styles. The government should consider developing age-appropriate guidelines for healthy digital media utilization in partnership with educators, parents, and health professionals.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1507372
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