ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Measurement Method Options to Investigate Digital Screen Technology Use by Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review.
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- Evaluation of the Square Eyes Model as a Screening Tool for Identifying Digital Technologies in Wearable Camera Images Among Children: Laboratory Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Objective Smartphone Screen Time Monitoring Among Caregivers of Preschool-Aged Children: Reliability Study of Monitoring Duration.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Article
- Comparison of Capturing Children's Technology Use Using Wearable Camera and Fixed Room Video: Experimental Laboratory Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2026Article
- 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
- Examining differences in parent-reported screen time from school to summer in children: an observational cohort study.BMC public health · 2026Observational
- Exploring genetic confounding of the associations between screen time and depressive symptoms in adolescence and early adulthood.International journal of epidemiology · 2026Article
- Overprotective parenting and preschoolers' physical activity and screen time: cross-sectional findings from the DAGIS survey.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Article
- Validity and reliability of Indonesian version of the digital screen exposure questionnaire (DSEQ) for young children.PloS one · 2026Article
- Longitudinal associations between maternal and child screen use at 1 year of age and child behavior and development at 3 years of age.BMC pediatrics · 2025Article
- The feasibility of passively tracking children's TV viewing and mobile device use in naturalistic settings.Behaviour & information technology · 2025Article
- Problematic Digital Technology Use Measures in Children Aged 0 to 6 Years: Scoping Review.JMIR mental health · 2025Article
- Influence of maternal and infant technology use and other family factors on infant development.BMC pediatrics · 2024Article
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Abstract
The role and potential impact of digital screen technology in the lives of children is heavily debated. Current evidence is limited by the weakness of measures typically used to characterise screen use, predominantly proxy- or self-reports with known inaccuracy and bias. However, robust and detailed evidence is needed to provide practical trustworthy guidance to families and professionals working with families. The purpose of this paper is to support researchers to select measurement method(s) that will provide robust and detailed evidence. The paper outlines the challenges in measuring contemporary screen use by children, using a child-technology interaction model to organise considerations. A range of different methods used to measure digital screen technology use in children and adolescents (i.e., questionnaires, diaries, electronically prompted sampling, direct observation, fixed room cameras, wearable/portable cameras, audio recorders, screen-device onboard logging, remote digital trace logging and proximity logging) are described along with examples of their use and constructs typically measured as well as a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of each method. A checklist and worked examples are provided to support researchers determining the best methods or combination of methods for a research project.
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