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Liane Beretta de Azevedo

@lianeazevedo.bsky.social
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Professor of Public Health and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University.

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Liane Beretta de Azevedo @lianeazevedo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I’m excited to announce the publication of "Movement Behaviour in the Early Years," which I co-edited with Wendy Yajung Huang. This book features insights from leading experts and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in early childhood research! www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1...
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Movement Behaviour in the Early Years | Impact on Health and Developme
Movement Behaviour in Early Years: Impact on Health and Development explores the latest evidence on movement behaviour—physical activity, sedentary behaviour,
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Liane Beretta de Azevedo @lianeazevedo.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Results from our recently published meta-analysis showed that: - Parental use of the device - Parental stress - Age - Sex (boys) This means these are key areas to focus on when designing interventions to reduce mobile device use among young children. bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/4/2/...
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Correlates of mobile device use in young children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Mobile device use has increased in recent years among young children. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify and quantify the correlates of mobile device use (tablets a...
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 17/06/2026
Different play experiences may provide different developmental opportunities.
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Does screen time mean children are missing out on play?
Different play experiences may provide different developmental opportunities.
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Liane Beretta de Azevedo @lianeazevedo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Screens are part of modern parenting – five tips for healthy use theconversation.com/screens-are-...
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Screens are part of modern parenting – five tips for healthy use
Try to think consciously about how often you use your own device.
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Liane Beretta de Azevedo @lianeazevedo.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Be part of our fantastic iKids team by visiting ikidsstudy.com and helping us answer crucial questions about young children's mobile device use. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRK368/r...
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Research Assistant at Sheffield Hallam University
Recruiting now: Research Assistant on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
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Dr Jenny Retzler @jennyretzler.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
The ambitious protocol for our study of how smartphones and tablets may affect early years development, led by @lianeazevedo.bsky.social is now published here: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/7...
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iKids study protocol: a longitudinal study to understand the impact of interactive electronic devices on the development and health of young children in England
Introduction There is evidence of both positive and negative impacts of interactive electronic devices (IEDs), such as tablets and smartphones, on young children’s development and health outcomes. Con...
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Liane Beretta de Azevedo @lianeazevedo.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Are you a parent of a 3-year-old in Sheffield? We invite you to participate in the iKids study and receive a £50 high-street voucher as a thank you We are looking at how kids use mobile devices to understand how this affects their development Register here: shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Liane Beretta de Azevedo @lianeazevedo.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Your study has just been advertised in Nursery World. www.nurseryworld.co.uk/content/news If you are interested, please click on this link: shusls.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... or e-mail us: ikids@shu.ac.uk
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Liane Beretta de Azevedo @lianeazevedo.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
📱🌟 Research Opportunity for Early Years Settings! 🌟📱 The #iKidsStudy explores how tablets & smartphones impact children under 6. Join us to shape guidance for parents & nurseries! 🔗 More info: ikidsstudy.com ✍️ Register: tinyurl.com/iKidsInterest 📧 iKids@shu.ac.uk pbs.twimg.com/media/GhgNS8...
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Liane Beretta de Azevedo @lianeazevedo.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Published a study on the views of early years practitioners and PH consultants on young children's use of tablets and smartphones. Concerns about long-term impacts on communication, social, and physical skills, but may also enhance certain learning abilities. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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Early Years Practitioners' and Public Health Consultants' Perspectives on the Use of Interactive Electronic Devices in Young Children: A Qualitative Study
Background Interactive electronic devices (IEDs) are ubiquitous in young children's lives. However, research on their impact on learning and development is still limited. The aim of this study was t...
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