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How does the time children spend using digital technology impact their mental well-being, social relationships and physical activity? An evidence-focused literature review. IDaniel Kardefelt-WintherDecember 2017How does the time children spend using digital technology impact their mental well-being, social relationships and physical activity?An evidence-focused literature review Innocenti Discussion Paper 2017-02How does the time children spend using digital technology impact their mental well-being, social relationships and physical activity? An evidence-focused literature review. 1THE UNICEF OFFICE OF RESEARCH INNOCENTIThe Office of Research Innocenti is UNICEF s dedicated research centre.

digital technology impacts their well-being, in order to understand when and why digital technology has a positive or negative influence on children. This is relevant as children’s engagement with digital technology is increasing in all parts of the world, together with concerns about whether this is healthy or harmful.

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