Sumudu Mallawaarachchi
@SumuduM3
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Research Fellow @digitalchildau @uow| PhD @deakinresearch| Screen media📱, child development and youth mental health| Certified over-thinker| 🇱🇰
Melbourne, Australia
Joined January 2021
We need to talk more about the design of kids’ apps, and that’s exactly what @Sharon_Horwood and I did on @ConversationEDU today. Here are the 3 main types of persuasive features we came across in our recent study of early childhood apps and relevant tips.
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RT @RileyA_Scott: I can think of a few, like cutting off critical support and information resources and limiting opportunities for social c….
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RT @digitalchildau: The conversation on a social media ban continued last week. The Australian government has committed to a ban with an a….
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RT @JAMAPediatrics: The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest the importance of screen use contexts (type, content, c….
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RT @digitalchildau: Reflections from Dr Karley Beckman and Dr Tiffani Apps after day one of the #SocialMediaSummitNSWSA and discussions on….
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RT @digitalchildau: We're hearing a lot about a social media ban for children and teens. But is exclusion really the answer? . Here are som….
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RT @5RightsFound: 🚸Persuasive design continues to sap the attention and control the decision-making of children!. 🎨Chris Zomer & @SumuduM3'….
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RT @digitalchildau: When it comes to screen time, parents and carers must navigate an emotionally charged landscape of conflicting advice a….
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RT @digitalchildau: Ever found yourself unable to resist checking out a phone notification? . If so, you’re far from alone. Here's some com….
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📢📱Our latest article on persuasive design common on children's apps, social media, games and platforms.
From streaks to loot boxes, apps for kids are full of 'persuasive design' intended to keep users watching, playing and paying – whether it's good for them or not. @uow
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RT @KateMannell: New pub! This was an absurdly ambitious piece of work that nearly drowned me BUT it’s ended up saying some important thin….
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RT @digitalchildau: Reflections from our #DigitalChild researchers today after a #socialmediaban was announced by @AlboMP . @tamaleaver say….
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RT @JAMAPediatrics: Most viewed in the last 7 days from @JAMAPediatrics: . What are the associations of screen use contexts in early childh….
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RT @digitalchildau: For more information, access:. 📱A quick breakdown of our researchers' advice on children's screen use .
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RT @digitalchildau: A paper has reviewed the evidence on how screen use in children under six can impact behaviour and cognitive outcomes.….
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RT @ConversationEDU: Many parents worry about screen use and their children. Research shows it helps if you watch with your kids and talk a….
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RT @digitalchildau: Congratulations to our 2024 Centre Award recipients!. ⏱️Amanda Cipriani - People's Choice award for their 3MT presentat….
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RT @JAMAPediatrics: The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest the importance of screen use contexts (type, content, c….
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RT @digitalchildau: Four ways to help your child use screens well . 📌A quick breakdown of our research-based advice on children's screen us….
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