Predictors of parents' intention to limit children's television viewing

Bleakley, Amy; Piotrowski, Jessica Taylor; Hennessy, Michael; Jordan, Amy B.

doi:10.1093/pubmed/fds104

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“…The significant correlation between age and media viewing time is consistent with previous studies, which have reported this association in children aged <3 years and 3-16 years old [35,51,[62][63][64][65][66][67][68]. The current study also demonstrated a significant correlation between media viewing time and media preference level.…”

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Manual Dexterity is not Related to Media Viewing but is Related to Perceptual Bias in School-Age Children

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Although the media can have both negative and positive effects on children’s cognitive and motor functions, its influence on their perceptual bias and manual dexterity is unclear. Thus, we investigated the association between media viewing time, media preference level, perceptual bias, and manual dexterity in 100 school-aged children. Questionnaires completed by children and their parents were used to ascertain media viewing time and preference levels. Perceptual bias and manual dexterity were measured using the visual-tactile temporal order judgment task and Movement Assessment Battery for Children—2nd edition, respectively. There were significant positive correlations between age and media viewing time and between media viewing time and media preference level. There was also a significant negative correlation between visual bias and manual dexterity. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that increasing visual bias was a significant predictor of decreasing manual dexterity. Further, children with low manual dexterity showed significant visual bias compared to those with high manual dexterity, when matched for age and gender. The present results demonstrated that, in school-aged children, although viewing media was not associated with perceptual bias and manual dexterity, there was a significant association between perceptual bias and manual dexterity.

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Manual Dexterity is not Related to Media Viewing but is Related to Perceptual Bias in School-Age Children

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“…This influence may come from parents role-modelling screen-viewing behaviours [ 23 , 26 – 29 ], the media equipment parents provide their children [ 23 , 28 ], parents’ attitudes to screen-viewing (e.g. belief it is a positive or negative behaviour) [ 28 , 30 ], and the rules or limits parents set on screen-viewing [ 23 , 31 , 32 ].…”

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Mothers’ views of their preschool child’s screen-viewing behaviour: a qualitative study

2016

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BackgroundResearch on screen-viewing in preschool children has predominantly focused on television viewing. The rapid development of mobile devices (e.g. tablets, smart phones and e-readers) and the increase in their use by preschool children means there is a need to understand how and why these devices are used by this age group. The aim of this study was to explore mothers’ views of their preschool children’s screen viewing behaviour (including mobile devices) and investigate how preschool children use different screen-viewing devices.MethodsOne-to-one, semi-structured interviews with mothers of preschool children (aged between 2 and 4 years old). Mothers were recruited through preschools, nurseries, and mother and toddler groups located within four areas of varying socio-economic status within Bristol, UK. Data were analysed thematically using a framework approach.ResultsTwenty-six mothers were interviewed. Mobile devices were regularly used as a form of screen-viewing for most children but were used on an ad hoc basis rather than being a habitual activity. The reasons and influences of mobile device use described by mothers were similar to that of television viewing. However, the portability of mobile devices meant that they were often used outside of the home as a distraction tool. Their multi-functionality meant that they could be used as a portable television, or for purposeful learning through educational games and applications. Some mothers showed concerns over mobile device use by their child, whilst others felt it was an important and useful educational tool. Although the majority of mothers felt they needed to set rules and restrictions for mobile device use, many mothers felt that they are also a necessary and unavoidable part of life.ConclusionsMothers in this study suggested that mobile device use by preschool children is common. More research is needed to determine the impact of mobile device use in preschool children, how much time preschool children spend using mobile devices and which activities their use may be replacing.

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“…Further, it is unclear to what extent adults’ own screen time behaviour would determine their views on screen time restrictions for children. Finally, most previous research in this area has concentrated solely on parents [ 10 ]; however, many other adults who supervise children, such as grand-parents, aunts and uncles, friends and child care workers, also play an important role in limiting children’s screen time [ 11 ]. Hence, it is worth exploring this topic beyond the traditional parent–child relationship.…”

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How is adults’ screen time behaviour influencing their views on screen time restrictions for children? A cross-sectional study

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BackgroundHigh screen time in children and its detrimental health effects is a major public health problem. How much screen time adults think is appropriate for children remains little explored, as well as whether adults’ screen time behaviour would determine their views on screen time restrictions for children. This study aimed to investigate how adults’ screen time behaviour influences their views on screen time restrictions for children, including differences by gender and parental status.MethodsIn 2013, 2034 Australian adults participated in an online survey conducted by the Population Research Laboratory at Central Queensland University, Rockhampton. Adult screen time behaviour was assessed using the Workforce Sitting Questionnaire. Adults reported the maximum time children aged between 5–12 years should be allowed to spend watching TV and using a computer. Ordinal logistic regression was used to compare adult screen time behaviour with views on screen time restrictions for children.ResultsMost adults (68 %) held the view that children should be allowed no more than 2 h of TV viewing and computer use on school days, whilst fewer adults (44 %) thought this screen time limit is needed on weekend days. Women would impose higher screen time restrictions for children than men (p < 0.01). Most adults themselves spent > 2 h on watching TV and using the computer at home on work days (66 %) and non-work days (88 %). Adults spending ≤ 2 h/day in leisure-related screen time were less likely to permit children > 2 h/day of screen time. These associations did not differ by adult gender and parental status.ConclusionsMost adults think it is appropriate to limit children’s screen time to the recommended ≤ 2 h/day but few adults themselves adhere to this screen time limit. Adults with lower screen use may be more inclined to limit children’s screen time. Strategies to reduce screen time in children may also need to target adult screen use.

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Predictors of parents' intention to limit children's television viewing

Abstract: Attitudes and normative pressure play an important role in determining parents' intention to limit their child's television viewing. The beliefs that were associated with parents' intention to limit should be emphasized by health professionals and in health communication campaigns.

Cited by 20 publications

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Manual Dexterity is not Related to Media Viewing but is Related to Perceptual Bias in School-Age Children

Manual Dexterity is not Related to Media Viewing but is Related to Perceptual Bias in School-Age Children

Mothers’ views of their preschool child’s screen-viewing behaviour: a qualitative study

How is adults’ screen time behaviour influencing their views on screen time restrictions for children? A cross-sectional study

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