ResearchMeta-analysisEvidence: Large study or reviewAges 0–13
Associations Between Screen Use and Child Language Skills
Author or publisher Madigan et al., JAMA Pediatrics Published 2020 Reviewed by Edustack editors Last checked 13 Nov 2026
1What the study found
A meta-analysis of 42 studies. More screen use was linked to weaker language skills, while co-viewing with an adult and better-quality programmes were linked to stronger skills.
2Source and checks
https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.0327 Madigan et al., JAMA Pediatrics. Associations Between Screen Use and Child Language Skills. 2020. doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.0327 Link working · 13 Nov 2026 · checked automatically every month