ArticleAmerican journal of preventive medicine2005
Screen-viewing behaviors among preschoolers parents' perceptions.
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- Exploring the perception of parents on children's screentime: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.Pediatric research · 2023Pooled it
- Natural environment and childhood obesity: A systematic review.Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity · 2021Pooled it
- Screen-Time Weight-loss Intervention Targeting Children at Home (SWITCH): a randomized controlled trial.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2014Trial
- Questionnaires Used to Explore the Perspectives of Parents and Health Professionals on Young Children's Use of Technology: Systematic Review.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Review
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- Parental Regulation of Parent and Child Screen-Based Device Use.International journal of behavioral development · 2023Article
- A Qualitative Study on Children's Digital Media Use and Parents' Self-interest.Journal of child and family studies · 2022Article
- Associations among average parental educational attainment, maternal stress, and infant screen exposure at 6 months of age.Infant behavior & development · 2021Article
- Parents' Perceptions of Educational Apps Use for Kindergarten Children: Development and Validation of a New Instrument (PEAU-p) and Exploration of Parents' Profiles.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Interactional theory of childhood problematic media use.Human behavior and emerging technologies · 2020Article
- Understanding physical activity and sedentary behaviour among preschool-aged children in Singapore: a mixed-methods approach.BMJ open · 2020Article
- Unrestricted prevalence of sedentary behaviors from early childhood.BMC public health · 2020Article
- Caregiver Reports of Screen Time Use of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019Article
- Young Children's Screen Time and Physical Activity: Perspectives of Parents and Early Care and Education Center Providers.Global pediatric health · 2019Article
- Physical activity and sedentary behavior legislation in Canadian childcare facilities: an update.BMC public health · 2018Review
- Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines for the early years (0-4 years): exploring the perceptions of stakeholders and end users regarding their acceptability, barriers to uptake, and dissemination.BMC public health · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundChildhood obesity has emerged as a public health concern in Canada. It has been suggested that excessive screen viewing (i.e., television, computer, video) is a major factor contributing to the increased risk of obesity in children. Exploring young children's experiences with this modifiable behavior may be beneficial to the creation of a multifaceted program aimed at the primary prevention of obesity.
objectivesTo seek parents' perceptions and insights pertaining to their preschoolers' screen-viewing behaviors.
methodsThis qualitative study targeted a heterogeneous sample of parents with children aged 2.5 to 5 years. Two experienced moderators using a semistructured interview guide conducted the ten focus groups between September and November 2003. All focus groups were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. In fall 2003 to spring 2004, inductive content analysis was conducted independently by a minimum of two qualitative researchers.
resultsMany parents were not concerned with the amount of screen viewing their children engaged in, although the content of what was on the screen was of particular interest to them. Very few parents seemed to appreciate the linkage between preschoolers' screen-viewing habits and their potential risk for obesity.
conclusionsPublic health interventions are needed to increase parents' awareness with respect to the harmful effects of excessive screen viewing in preschoolers.
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