DIANA KELLY SILVA RODRIGUES
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Diana Kelly Silva Rodrigues is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of child development and emerging digital technologies. Her work focuses on understanding how children interact with virtual reality (VR) environments and the implications for learning, play, and cognitive growth. Her most cited paper, "Children and Virtual Reality: Emerging Possibilities and Challenges" (2017), with 40 citations, critically examines the rapid proliferation of VR—projecting over 200 million headsets sold and a $20 billion market by 2020—while raising essential questions about age-appropriate design, safety, and developmental impact. Rodrigues’s research provides foundational insights for educators, technologists, and policymakers navigating the integration of immersive media into children's lives. By highlighting both the transformative potential and the ethical challenges of VR for young users, she has shaped early discourse in this fast-evolving field. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in responsible innovation in children's digital environments.
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- 1Children and Virtual Reality: Emerging Possibilities and Challenges40 citations · 2017