Cureus, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 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
Язык: Английский