MODERN ONTOGENETIC PROBLEMS IN THE ERA OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

This article analyzes the specific characteristics of human ontogeny, particularly psychophysiological development during childhood and adolescence, amidst the rapid advancement of digital technologies. The study highlights the impact of gadgets on cognitive processes, attention span, and social adaptation of the “digital generation.” Primary focus is directed toward the factors of the virtual environment that exert both negative and positive influences on neurobiological development, specifically memory and speech formation. Furthermore, the article scientifically substantiates ontogenetic crises arising from digital addiction, “information overstimulation,” and the decline of real-world social interactions.