Year: 2025 | Month: September | Volume: 15 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 102-105
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20250913
Analyzing the Influence of Cell Phone Addiction Leading to Intellectual Developmental Disorders in Children: A Critical Review
Sharat V Kondaguli1, Prabha Agnibhoj1, Shruti Rana2, Samir K Choudhari3
1Faculty, Bhopal Nursing College, BMHRC-ICMR, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India,
2PG- Student, College of Nursing, AIIMS-New Delhi,
3PhD Scholar, Clinical Instructor, Krishna Institute of Nursing Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra
Corresponding Author: Sharat V Kondaguli
ABSTRACT
The widespread use of smart phones among children has raised growing concerns about its impact on cognitive development. This critical review explores the potential link between cell phone addictions and the onset or exacerbation of intellectual developmental disorders (IDDs) in children. Drawing on recent studies, it examines the mechanisms of smart phone overuse, its interference with attention, memory, social skills, and executive function, and how these disruptions may affect brain development during critical early years. While genetic and perinatal factors remain primary causes of IDDs, evidence suggests that excessive smart phone use may serve as a significant environmental risk factor. The review highlights the urgent need for preventive strategies and further research into how digital overexposure may influence intellectual growth in children.
Key words: Cell Phone Addiction, Smart Phone Overuse, Intellectual Developmental Disorder, Cognitive Development, Screen Time, Attention Deficit, Digital Media, Brain Development.