DSW Candidate – Lilly Damen, 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
From Pixels to Playgrounds: Mitigating the Impact of Excessive Digital Media on Elementary School Children’s Development
DSW Candidate – Lilly Damen, lCSW, PPSC-CWA
Monday, April 28, 2025
2:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0
Description
From Pixels to Playgrounds: Mitigating the Impact of Excessive Digital Media on Elementary School Children’s Development
The presentation will offer an overview of a capstone project that includes a systematic literature review, a conceptual paper, and a practice application paper. This project explores the multiple effects of excessive digital media use on the mental health, behavioral development, and social interactions of young children. A systematic literature review will detail research findings that highlight the detrimental effects of digital media on elementary school-age children, emphasizing significant concerns about the increasing rates of anxiety, depression, and impaired social skills.
Additionally, a conceptual paper will offer a theoretical framework to understand and address these effects within the context of children’s ecological environments and attachment styles.
To translate research findings into actionable strategies, the capstone includes a practice application paper that outlines a comprehensive training program for educators and caregivers. This program aims to raise awareness of the issues associated with digital media use and to equip stakeholders with effective tools to mitigate its negative impacts. Overall, this capstone seeks to promote healthier developmental outcomes for children in a digital age through informed practices and supportive environments.
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand the impact of excessive digital media use on children’s development, including their mental health, behavioral development, and social interactions.
- Explore the issue in the context of ecological systems and attachment theories.
- Learn about a comprehensive training program to raise awareness for educators and caregivers and explore strategies to help mitigate the negative impacts of excessive digital media.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
