Article
Environmental Sciences
Chelsea L. Kracht, Jordan Gracie Wilburn, Stephanie T. Broyles, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Amanda E. Staiano
Summary: Night-time screen-viewing contributes to inadequate sleep, poor diet, and excess weight. Adolescents using multiple devices at night increases night-time screen-viewing time. Reducing night-time screen-viewing, especially TV and portable devices, is crucial for promoting healthy development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Diane L. Putnick, Mai-Han Trinh, Rajeshwari Sundaram, Erin M. Bell, Akhgar Ghassabian, Sonia L. Robinson, Edwina Yeung
Summary: Screen time in early childhood displaces peer play time but not reading time. More peer play time is associated with a lower likelihood of developmental delay, while higher screen time indirectly increases the odds of developmental delay. Ensuring adequate time for children to engage in peer play can offset the negative impact of screen time on child development.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Anne Oeldorf-Hirsch, Ye Chen
Summary: This study shows that mindfulness plays a significant role in the use of communication technology and the adoption of screen time tracking tools. The perceived usefulness and ease of use of the features predict positive attitudes, intention, and actual use of them. Designing these features based on users' perceptions of screen time and tracking can help increase their adoption.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Birgit Levelink, Marjolein van der Vlegel, Monique Mommers, Jessica Gubbels, Edward Dompeling, Frans J. M. Feron, Dorothea M. C. B. van Zeben-van der Aa, Petra Hurks, Carel Thijs
Summary: The study found no longitudinal associations between recreational screen time and sleep in early childhood and ADHD at age 8 to 10 years, but did find associations with externalizing symptoms. Carefulness is necessary when extrapolating cross-sectional associations at an early age to an ADHD diagnosis.
JOURNAL OF ATTENTION DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rui-Yu Chang, Ta-Liang Chen, Chun-Chieh Yeh, Ching-Hsiang Chen, Qiao-Wen Wang, Thomas Toung, Chien-Chang Liao
Summary: The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between prolonged screen time and the risk of obesity in preschool children in Taiwan. A nationwide survey with random sampling was conducted, collecting data on socioeconomic factors, body mass index, and lifestyle habits of 8378 preschool children aged 2-6 years from 206 preschools between 2016 and 2019. The results showed that children with prolonged screen time had a higher risk of obesity compared to those with moderate screen time, and for every 60-minute increase in screen time, the risk of obesity increased by 1.10 times.
CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jasmina Wallace, Elroy Boers, Julien Ouellet, Mohammad H. Afzali, Patricia Conrod
Summary: This study examined the association between screen time and ADHD symptoms using data from approximately 4000 Canadian high school students. The results revealed that increased screen time was associated with worsening ADHD symptoms, with impulsivity being the strongest mediator of this association.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Katherine T. Cost, Eva Unternaehrer, Kimberley Tsujimoto, Leigh L. Vanderloo, Catherine S. Birken, Jonathon L. Maguire, Peter Szatmari, Alice Charach
Summary: Digital media screens have become an integral part of family life, but there is limited knowledge about how parental screen use patterns affect children's socio-emotional development. A study of Canadian parents revealed that different patterns of parental screen use were associated with variations in children's screen time and socio-emotional problems.
JOURNAL OF NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lukas Liebig, Antje Bergmann, Karen Voigt, Erika Balogh, Bela Birkas, Nora Faubl, Theresa Kraft, Konrad Schoeniger, Henna Riemenschneider
Summary: Medical students are prone to harmful health behaviors due to academic stress. This study found that increased screen time among medical students is associated with delayed bedtime, shorter sleep duration, and poorer sleep quality. However, there was no significant association between screen time and sleep quality.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Brae Anne McArthur, Suzanne Tough, Sheri Madigan
Summary: This study found that compared to children with ≤ 1 hour of screen time per day, children with 2 or ≥3 hours per day had a higher likelihood of behavioral problems, delayed achievement of developmental milestones, and poorer vocabulary acquisition. These findings highlight the association between duration of screen time and factors of child development.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Guangbo Qu, Wenjing Hu, Jia Meng, Xingyue Wang, Wenqi Su, Haixia Liu, Shaodi Ma, Chenyu Sun, Christy Huang, Scott Lowe, Yehuan Sun
Summary: Excessive use of digital media among children is a common phenomenon that has been gradually investigated for its potential impact on psychological and behavioral problems. This study explored the connection between screen time and developmental and behavioral issues in children in the US. Analysis of data from the National Survey of Children's Health revealed that a significant majority of preschoolers (70.3%) and children/adolescents (80.2%) had excessive screen time. Excessive screen time was found to be positively associated with various developmental and behavioral problems, with stronger correlations among preschoolers and boys.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jason M. Nagata, Natalia Smith, Sana Alsamman, Christopher M. Lee, Erin E. Dooley, Orsolya Kiss, Kyle T. Ganson, David Wing, Fiona C. Baker, Kelley Pettee Gabriel
Summary: This study aimed to identify the independent associations and interactions between physical activity, screen time, and BMI in adolescents. The findings showed that a combination of low screen time and high step count was associated with lower BMI percentile in adolescents. These results have significant implications for future guidance on screen time and physical activity for adolescents.
Article
Pediatrics
Asanka Rathnasiri, Harsha Rathnayaka, Nirmani Yasara, Sachith Mettananda
Summary: This study aimed to assess the usage of electronic screen devices among preschool-attending children in a suburban population in Sri Lanka. The findings revealed that electronic devices were widely used by children, with the television and smartphones being the most commonly used devices. Over 60% of children exceeded the recommended screen time limit of one hour per day. The father's higher education level, maternal employment, and being the only child were significantly associated with electronic screen device use.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jane E. Shawcroft, Megan Gale, Katey Workman, Virginia Leiter, McKell Jorgensen-Wells, Alexander C. Jensen
Summary: Research suggests that young children develop and learn primarily through play. Interactive children's museums provide optimal places to observe social play processes for young children. Media use can affect children's play processes, but personal screens are not used much in museums, and screens built into exhibits have limited impact on social and emotional expression.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Mika Sugiyama, Kenji J. Tsuchiya, Yusuke Okubo, Mohammad Shafiur Rahman, Satoshi Uchiyama, Taeko Harada, Toshiki Iwabuchi, Akemi Okumura, Chikako Nakayasu, Yuko Amma, Haruka Suzuki, Nagahide Takahashi, Barbara Kinsella-Kammerer, Yoko Nomura, Hiroaki Itoh, Tomoko Nishimura
Summary: This study explores the association between higher screen time at age 2 and neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 4, and whether outdoor play can mitigate this association. The findings suggest that more screen time is related to poorer communication skills, but frequent outdoor play can alleviate this effect. Outdoor play also has a mediating effect on daily living skills.
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Hanno Krafft, Katja Boehm, Silke Schwarz, Michael Eichinger, Arndt Bussing, David Martin
Summary: Excessive use of screen media, especially in early childhood, is a global public health issue. This review aimed to update previous reviews on interventions to reduce screen time. The search identified 11 publications that examined the effectiveness of interventions, some of which showed positive effects on reducing screen time and improving participants' awareness and behavior regarding screen media use. However, no superior intervention was identified, highlighting the need for further research on effective intervention combinations and long-term follow-up.
CHILD PSYCHIATRY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Rebecca R. Seltzer, Simone Thompson
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Kimberly E. Sawyer, Douglas J. Opel
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Micah Hester, Skye A. Miner
Summary: The process of soliciting a minor's assent has moral importance, even if it is not always required by regulations. It allows the child's opinion to be heard and respects their development and involvement in research. The extent of the child's involvement depends on their age, experience, and maturity.
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Nicholas A. Jabre, Margaret R. Moon
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Carrie M. Henderson, Renee D. Boss
Summary: An increasing number of children with serious/complex illness are living with long-term prognostic uncertainty, intensive interactions with medical systems, functional limitations, and the use of chronic medical technologies that affect their quality of life. These families often face multiple medical decision points and rely on intentional and iterative discussions to guide their care goals.
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Margaret R. Moon
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
Article
Pediatrics
Mark T. Hughes
PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2024)
