Study on the Impact of Gadgets on Public Elementary School Students

The use of gadgets among elementary school students is increasing and has a significant impact on children's cognitive, social, and emotional aspects. The purpose of this study is to analyze the positive and negative impacts of the use of gadgets on students' learning motivation, concentration, and social interaction at SDN 104202. The methods used were in the form of service with a descriptive qualitative approach, observation techniques, interviews, and focused group discussions (FGD). The results of the study showed that gadgets had an effect on increasing learning motivation and access to digital learning resources, but also causing reduced social interaction and concentration disorders. In conclusion, the use of gadgets needs to be controlled and directed wisely so that the benefits can be felt optimally without causing negative impacts.