Screen Media use is Higher among Preschool Children from More Chaotic Homes

Author(s)/Creator(s)

Jennifer A. EmonFollow
Sara E. Benjamin-NeelonFollow

Description/Abstract

Early childhood is a critical time for children’s growth and development. One factor that may impair healthy development during the preschool years is excessive screen media use. U.S children under the age of 5 average twice the amount of recommended screen time. This research brief shows that screen media use is higher among children from households with more chaos.

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Document Type

Research Brief

Keywords

screen use, social media, preschool, children

Disciplines

Family, Life Course, and Society | Place and Environment

Date

6-4-2020

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Acknowledgements

The authors thank all parents who participated in this study.

Funder(s)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health

Funding ID

K01DK117971

Recommended Citation

Emon, Jennifer A. and Benjamin-Neelon, Sara E., "Screen Media use is Higher among Preschool Children from More Chaotic Homes" (2020). Population Health Research Brief Series. 104.
https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/104

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