Patterns in Children's Digital Media Use in Early Childhood and Family Factors: A Network Perspective

International Journal of Systemic Therapy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 30

Published: Jan. 11, 2025

Digital media use may be associated with adverse developmental outcomes and can affected by individual, family, sociodemographic factors. From a perspective, this exploratory study investigates the relationships between maternal symptoms of common mental disorders (CMD) health orientation on digital in early childhood. Participants were 267 mothers children up to 3 years age divided into three subgroups: G1 (0–12 months age; n = 84); G2 (13–24 97); G3 (25–36 86). According comparative network analysis, CMD had greater effect more strongly correlated context than screen time. Health time has associations reduces its correlations until it disconnects from G3. Developmental differences addressed when planning interventions.

Language: Английский

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A Cross-Sectional Study on Problematic Media Use (PMU) in Indian Children and Its Association With Behavioral Issues and Parenting Styles During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown

Cureus, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and restrictions on people's movement were imposed to curb spread of COVID-19. With significant restrictions, digital media emerged as key socialization daily functioning. Psychological behavioral issues have been reported in children with excessive screen use. A cross-sectional online study was conducted evaluate problematic use (PMU) among children, its impact behavior, association parenting styles. Data recorded using a questionnaire for sociodemographic, details (temper tantrums, disruptive sleep issues, etc.), Problematic Media Use Measure Short Form (PMUM - SF), Parenting Styles & Dimensions Questionnaire Version (PSDQ SF). total 253 parents responded, 218 completed questionnaires analyzed (mean age = 9.29; SD 3.07). Sixteen percent (N=35) population showed PMU, most whom (62.86%) belonged 6-to11-year group. PMU significantly associated form temper tantrums (p<0.01), clingy/attention-seeking disturbances, appetite (p<0.05). Authoritarian (p=0.001) permissive (p=0.000) styles higher PMU. The provides snapshot situation during initial phases pandemic regarding shows impact. It also highlights importance possibility developing parental skills curtail

Language: Английский

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The relationship between problematic media use and sleep problems in preschool children: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 55, P. 151854 - 151854

Published: March 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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