Sumudu R. Mallawaarachchi

According to our database, Sumudu R. Mallawaarachchi authored at least 5 papers between 2021 and 2026.

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2026

From playful to manipulative: Exposing deceptive patterns in digital applications for young children.

Nicholas O'Donnell, Madison Klarkowski, Janelle E. MacKenzie, Ella Horton, Sumudu R. Mallawaarachchi, Steven J. Howard, Daniel Johnson

Int. J. Child Comput. Interact., 2026

Young children's ability to disengage from program viewing vs. app play and the role of self-regulation.

Sumudu R. Mallawaarachchi, Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett, Steven J. Howard

Int. J. Child Comput. Interact., 2026

2025

A meta-analysis of self-regulation and digital recreation from birth to adolescence.

Steven J. Howard, Nicole Hayes, Sumudu R. Mallawaarachchi, Daniel Johnson, Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett, Janelle E. MacKenzie, Laura A. Bentley, Sonia White

Comput. Hum. Behav., 2025

2023

Persuasive design-related motivators, ability factors and prompts in early childhood apps: A content analysis.

Sumudu R. Mallawaarachchi, Andria Tieppo, Merrilyn Hooley, Sharon Horwood

Comput. Hum. Behav., 2023

2021

Problematic smartphone use in a large nationally representative sample: Age, reporting biases, and technology concerns.

Sharon Horwood, Jeromy Anglim, Sumudu R. Mallawaarachchi

Comput. Hum. Behav., 2021