An eye tracking examination of fantasy television’s immediate influence on children’s executive functions (opens in new tab)

Several studies have investigated the immediate impact of viewing fantastical television (TV) programs on children’s cognitive function; however, the results have been inconsistent. This study experimentally investigates the immediate impact of TV content (high fantasy vs. low fantasy) on the executive functions (EFs), specifically visual attention and inhibitory control, of 65 children aged 5–7. Children were randomly assigned to view either high fantasy (HF) or low fantasy (LF) programs, an...