On November 27, 2025, Dr. Maheen Abid Ali, Assistant Professor at Beaconhouse National University, delivered an insightful guest lecture on the impact of technology on child development for Developmental Psychology students at Kinnaird College for Women, fostering critical academic engagement and interdisciplinary learning through contemporary research perspectives and scholarly dialogue.
Dr. Maheen examined the multifaceted influence of digital technologies on children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development. The lecture thoughtfully addressed both the transformative opportunities and emerging challenges associated with technology use, encouraging students to critically evaluate empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks within developmental psychology.
The interactive session stimulated reflective discussion and analytical thinking among students, reinforcing the importance of informed, ethical, and research-driven approaches to understanding child development in a rapidly evolving digital world. Dr. Ali’s academic engagement exemplifies BNU’s commitment to scholarly outreach, pedagogical excellence, and meaningful inter-institutional collaboration.
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