Kuala Lampur, Oct. 4 -- The increasing integration of digital technology into children's everyday lives has generated considerable interest in its implications for psychological development, particularly emotional regulation.

Smartphones, tablets, computers, and other digital devices are now embedded in children's educational, recreational, and social experiences. Although digital technology can provide valuable opportunities for learning, creativity, and social connection, concerns have emerged regarding the potential implications of excessive or poorly regulated screen use for children's emotional functioning.

From a psychological perspective, however, the relationship between screen time and emotional regulation should not be concept...