Social Media on Children's Cognitive Development

Social Media on Children's Cognitive Development

Authors:

Tatu Zakiyatun Nufus, Alifia Putri Sabrina, Agnestiani Fahdila Ningtias

Psychology Faculty of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

                This journal discusses the cognitive development of children towards the use of social media. Using the literature review method by analyzing journals and articles to conclude. The results of this discussion explain that children's cognitive development can be helped by social media, such as concentration and attention, curiosity, memory, imagination, creativity, and language. In addition to the positive impact, there are also negative impacts that need to be considered, such as addiction, emotional, rebelliousness, and difficulty socializing with people around. Therefore, parents need to control their children in the use of social media so as not to overdo it. This journal is intended as knowledge that can be used by parents in educating their children.

Keywords: early childhood, cognitive development, social media

Introduction

          Over time, technology is growing and it is very influential in our daily lives. The presence of technology is not just a form of delivering messages but also a medium of learning. Now, social media is used not only by adults but also by children, especially for learning purposes. This journal will explain the impact of social media on children's cognitive development.

          Early childhood is the golden age, where aspects of a child's development develop rapidly. The golden age is characterized by the development of the number and function of brain nerve cells. One of these developmental aspects is cognitive ability. In cognitive aspects, early childhood can be stimulated by the use of appropriate social media.

          Social media used in early childhood not only has a positive influence on their development but also a negative influence. Social media has an addictive nature. The addictive nature will cause our brains to be continuously dependent on social media. This affects the cognitive development of early childhood which results in a decreased level of interest in learning and children's achievement levels.