Effects of using YouTube on Infants: A Study on Parental Perspective

Authors

  • Rahul Sen PhD Research Scholar, Department of Education, Raiganj University, Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal Author
  • Dr. Pranab Barman Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Raiganj University, Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2026.v11.n05.016

Keywords:

Effects, YouTube use, Infants, Parental Perception

Abstract

The present study was carried out to find out the effects of using YouTube on kids or infants. The study was descriptive type survey research in nature. The study was conducted on100 parents who had smartphone and using YouTube and whose children were studying in nine (9) different kindergarten schools (with age group 3-5 years) situated in the district of Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India. The data were collected by using self-made questionnaire which was constructed with 26 items/statements which were distributed into five (5) dimensions, like-Intellectual Aspect (7 items), Creativity Aspect (4 items), Health (Physical & Mental) Aspect (5 items), Behavioural Aspect (6 items) and Educational Aspect (4 items).  The findings of the study showed that YouTube helps to develop intellectual capacity as well as skill of questioning among our infants. It also helps to develop creativity of the infants to little bit. It was interestingly found from the findings of the study that YouTube has a lot of negative effects on mental as well as physical health of our kids, such as it creates problems related to eating, eye and sleep. It was also found that YouTube creates many behavioural problems, such as became cranky or bad-tempered, showing undisciplined behaviours or activities and make crying illogically. Another important thing was found that educational aspect of the kids is also affected by watching YouTube. YouTube addiction makes infants reluctant to go to school sometimes and also disturbs their interest to study.

Author Biographies

  • Rahul Sen, PhD Research Scholar, Department of Education, Raiganj University, Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal

    Rahul Sen is presently doing PhD in the Department of Education, Raiganj University. I have completed my Graduation in Education with honours from the Department of Education, Jagannath Kishore College, University of Burdwan in 2011. Then I have completed my Master's degree in Education from the Department of Education, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal in 2013. After that I have also completed B.Ed. from the University of Burdwan in 2015. I was serving as a guest faculty of Education in Kashipur Michael Madhusudan Mahavidyalaya under Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, W.B. from July 2015-July 2016. Apart from that I was working as a Full Time Lecturer in a B.Ed. college for more than 5 years. I have participated and presented research papers in many national & international seminars, conferences and workshops.

  • Dr. Pranab Barman, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Raiganj University, Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal

    Dr. Pranab Barman is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education of Raiganj University, Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India. Before joining this University, he has been served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, W.B. India from January, 2013 to February, 2020. He has been awarded Ph.D. in Education in 2018 by the University of Kalyani. His research interests are focused on professional problems and issues of teachers, current social and psychological problems, modern technological advancements and changing paradigm of education system etc. Dr. Barman has published more than 40 research articles in various reputed National & International Journals and Edited Books. He has presented many research papers in National and International Seminars and Conferences. He has edited many books entitled ‘Higher Education in India: An Overview’; ‘Social Media: Leisure, Health and Education’; ‘Modern Technology and Education’; and ‘Education in the Transforming World’. Along with these publications, Dr. Barman has also published many text and reference books for different level students. ‘Uchhamadhyamik Shikshabigyaner Ruparekha’; ‘Shikhan Sampad O Sreni Byabasthapana’ (Learning Resource and Classroom Management); ‘Shikshamulok Samajbigyan (Educational Sociology)’ and ‘Antarvuktimulok Shiksha’ (Inclusive Education) are the few books authored by Dr. Barman.

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Published

2026-05-15

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 5 (2026): RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary

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How to Cite

Sen, R., & Barman, P. (2026). Effects of using YouTube on Infants: A Study on Parental Perspective. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 11(5), 156-164. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2026.v11.n05.016