Vitor Orquiza de Carvalho

Vitor Orquiza de Carvalho is a prominent psychologist and researcher affiliated with the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and currently a visiting researcher at Harvard University. He specializes in the effects of technology on family dynamics and child development, particularly focusing on the phenomenon known as 'tecnoferência' — the distraction caused by technology that impairs social interactions and emotional connections within families. His recent work emphasizes the negative impact of parental technology use on the mental health and emotional security of children, highlighting the growing concerns over screen time and its implications for familial relationships.