SynthesisPediatric research2023
Exploring the perception of parents on children's screentime: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.
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- Trends and Behavioral Correlates of Excessive Screen Time Among Swedish Adolescents: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study (2017-2023).Addictive behaviors reports · 2026Article
- Parenting in the Digital Era: Quantitative and Qualitative Insights from Families of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Exploring Caregiver Perceptions of Child Sleep Quality Among a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Sample: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Parental perspectives on children's screen use: Exploring impact, challenges, and support needs - A qualitative study.Journal of public health research · 2026Article
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- Screen time and its determinants among adolescents in Chennai: A cross-sectional study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Evolving media use in early childhood: parental motivations and their impact on child development.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Not all digital media use is equal: parental involvement moderates the association between children's digital media use and parental stress.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Parents' screen time, parental perception, technology-related parenting in relation to young children's screen time: a cross-sectional study.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Parental perceptions of preschooler screen time and physical activity in Chennai.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Media Consumption by Preschool Children: The Risk of Autism and Developmental Disorders.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2025Review
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- Analysis of parental beliefs and practices leading to excessive screen time in early childhood.BMJ paediatrics open · 2025Article
- Parental Technology Use in a Child's Presence and Health and Development in the Early Years: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.JAMA pediatrics · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundScreentime (ST) has been increasingly pervasive in young children. Evidence suggests positive and negative effects of ST on children's development. Parents play a crucial role in influencing their children's ST. There is limited research consolidating the parental perceptions related to children's ST. This review consolidates the evidence on the perception of parents on their children's ST.
methodsSix electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and ProQuest) were searched from their inception to September 2022. Critical appraisal was conducted using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist. Data synthesis was performed using Sandelowski and Barroso's approach.
resultsTwenty studies were included in this review, encapsulating the experiences of 1,311 parents. Three main themes with corresponding subthemes were identified: (1) Varied reasons behind ST; (2) Attitudes toward ST; and (3) Strategies and approaches to managing ST.
conclusionThe findings highlighted the varied reasons parents promote ST. Parents reported their concerns and confusion about ST and shared some strategies and approaches for better ST. Future research is needed to develop and evaluate educational programs to ensure that parents understand the risks and benefits of ST and in turn, ensure the appropriate adoption of ST for their children. IMPACT: In the digital era, parents' attitudes towards screentime (ST) for their children are mixed. This review presents the dilemma parents face and their struggles with using optimal screen time for their children. This review provides up-to-date evidence on the parents' confusion and concerns about ST as well as strategies and approaches used by the parents for better ST. There is an urgent need for evidence-based educational programs to enhance parental knowledge about ST so that they can ensure appropriate ST among children. CLINICAL
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