FENOMENA GADGET PADA ANAK USIA DINI DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN SOSIAL EMOSIONAL
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34125/jkps.v11i5.2672Keywords:
gadget, anak usia dini, perkembangan sosial emosional, peran orang tua, literasi digitalAbstract
The use of gadgets among early childhood has increased significantly, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the penetration of digital technology into family life in Indonesia. This phenomenon raises serious concerns regarding the socio-emotional development of children during their critical period (golden age) of 0–6 years of age. This article aims to analyze the impact of gadget use on the socio-emotional development of early childhood, focusing on social interaction abilities, emotional regulation, communication patterns, children's behavior, and the role of parents in supervising gadget use. The method employed is a library research approach with a qualitative descriptive-analytical method, drawing on various scientific sources in the form of journals, books, and research reports published within the last ten years. The results of the study indicate that uncontrolled intensity of gadget use negatively impacts children's empathy, socialization skills, emotional stability, and language development. On the other hand, gadgets can also provide educational benefits when their use is properly managed by parents. The role of parents as digital mediators is highly decisive in determining the quality of the impact received by children. This article concludes that active parental supervision, consistent screen time restrictions, and digital literacy education from an early age are necessary to minimize the negative effects of gadgets on early childhood.
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