Parental executive functions and motivations unveil variations in young children's screen media use

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dc.contributor.authorLaurence P.G.
dc.contributor.authorde Melo Rodrigues M.
dc.contributor.authorTannus M.C.B.L.
dc.contributor.authorDekaney E.M.
dc.contributor.authorMacedo E.C.
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-01T06:10:10Z
dc.date.available2024-07-01T06:10:10Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstract© The Author(s) 2024.Background: The increased screen media use among children aged 3 to 5, particularly in the post-COVID era, is concerning. Despite several organizations' recommendation of a one-hour screen limit for young children, actual usage often exceeds this guideline. Objective: This study explored the influence of parental characteristics such as self-efficacy, motivation, socioeconomic status, and cognitive abilities on children's screen time habits. Methods: Employing a feature selection model, 251 caregivers answered an online survey, presenting data from themselves and on-screen usage for 126 girls and 125 boys. We found that the caregiver’s executive functions, including cognitive flexibility, initiation, task monitoring, and material organization, significantly impact children’s screen time. Results: Our analysis highlighted the vital role of caregivers’ self-efficacy in moderating children's screen usage. Family net income, children's age and gender, and motivations related to children's desires and behavioral control were also significant contributors to usage patterns. Conclusion: This study offers insights into interventions and effective parenting strategies in the digital age, highlighting the importance of addressing socio-demographic factors in understanding this complex issue.
dc.description.issuenumber1
dc.description.volume37
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s41155-024-00289-z
dc.identifier.issnNone
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.mackenzie.br/handle/10899/38792
dc.relation.ispartofPsicologia: Reflexao e Critica
dc.rightsAcesso Aberto
dc.subject.otherlanguageCognitive abilities
dc.subject.otherlanguageMotivations for media use
dc.subject.otherlanguageParental motivations
dc.subject.otherlanguageScreen media usage
dc.subject.otherlanguageSocioeconomic status
dc.titleParental executive functions and motivations unveil variations in young children's screen media use
dc.typeArtigo
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local.scopus.eid2-s2.0-85195605259
local.scopus.updated2024-12-01
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