scholarly journals Exploring contemporary screen time in Australian adolescents: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Thomas ◽  
Jason A. Bennie ◽  
Katrien De Cocker ◽  
Stuart J.H. Biddle
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Screen Time

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 restrictions on pre-school children’s eating, activity and sleep behaviours: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
JL Clarke ◽  
R Kipping ◽  
S Chambers ◽  
K Willis ◽  
H Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Sleep Habits ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Healthy Activity ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Minority Ethnic

AbstractBackgroundIn spring 2020, the COVID-19 lockdown placed unprecedented restrictions on the behaviour and movements of the UK population. Citizens were ordered to ‘stay at home’, only allowed to leave their houses to buy essential supplies, attend medical appointments or exercise once a day. This qualitative study explored how ‘lockdown’ and its subsequent easing changed young children’s everyday activities, eating and sleep habits to gain insight into the impact for health and wellbeing.MethodsIn summer 2020 we interviewed 20 parents of children due to start school in September 2020 (aged 3-5 years) by phone or video call to explore their experiences of lockdown and its easing. We recruited participants through nurseries and local Facebook community groups in the South West and West Midlands of England. Half the sample were from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds and half lived in the most deprived quintile. We analysed interviews using thematic analysis.ResultsChildren’s activity, screen time, eating, and sleep routines had some level of disruption. Parents reported children ate more snacks during lockdown, but also spent more time preparing meals and eating as a family. Most parents reported a reduction in their children’s physical activity and an increase in screen time, which some linked to difficulties in getting their child to sleep. Parents sometimes expressed guilt about changes in activity, screen time and snacking over lockdown. Most felt these changes would be temporary with no lasting impact, though others worried about re-establishing healthy routines.ConclusionsThe spring COVID-19 lockdown negatively impacted on pre-school children’s eating, activity and sleep routines. While some positive changes were reported, there were wide-spread reports of lack of routines, habits and boundaries which, at least in the short-term, were likely to have been detrimental for child health and development. Guidance and support for families during times of COVID-19 restrictions could be valuable to help them maintain healthy activity, eating, screen-time and sleeping routines to protect child health and ensure unhealthy habits are not adopted.

scholarly journals “If You Let Them, They Will Be on It 24 Hours a Day”: Qualitative Study Conducted in the United States Exploring Brazilian Immigrant Mothers’ Beliefs, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Screen Time Behaviors of Their Preschool-Age Children (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Lindsay ◽  
Carlos André Moura Arruda ◽  
Márcia MT Machado ◽  
Mary L Greaney
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
The United States ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Immigrant Mothers ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Preschool Age Children

BACKGROUND The increasing prevalence of excessive screen time (ST) among children is a growing public health concern, with evidence linking it to an increased risk of overweight and obesity among children. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the beliefs, attitudes, and practices of Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States related to their preschool-age children’s ST behaviors. METHODS A qualitative study comprising 7 focus group discussions (FGDs) was conducted with Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States. All FGDs were audio-recorded and professionally transcribed verbatim. The Portuguese transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS In total, 37 women participated in the FGDs. Analyses revealed that although most mothers expressed concerns for their preschool-age children’s ST, nearly all viewed ST as an acceptable part of their children’s daily lives. Furthermore, mothers perceived that ST has more benefits than disadvantages. The mothers’ positive beliefs about (eg, educational purposes and entertainment) and perceived functional benefits of ST (eg, ability to keep children occupied so tasks can be completed and facilitation of communication with family outside the United States) contributed to their acceptance of ST for their preschool-age children. Nevertheless, most mothers spoke of needing to balance their preschool-age children’s ST with other activities. Mothers reported using several parenting practices including monitoring time and content, setting limits and having rules, and prompting their children to participate in other activities to manage their preschool-age children’s ST. CONCLUSIONS This study provides new information on the beliefs, attitudes, and practices of Brazilian immigrant mothers living in the United States related to their preschool-age children’s ST. Study findings revealed several potentially modifiable maternal beliefs and parenting practices that may provide important targets for parenting- and family-based interventions aimed at limiting preschool-age children’s ST.

The Era of Hyperconnectivity

2019 ◽  
pp. 192-218
Author(s):  
Emilia Rodrigues Araujo ◽  
Kadydja Nascimento Chagas
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Preparation Time ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
High Acceleration ◽  
Current Context

This chapter presents and discusses the results of a qualitative study developed in Portugal and Brazil regarding PhD time and the scientific supervision processes, focusing on the manner in which digital technologies are used during the preparation time of doctoral theses. Based on the analysis of data collected by 20 semi-structured interviews with students and supervisors, the main advantages and disadvantages of screen time during scientific supervision are examined. In an academic and social context of high acceleration and time fragmentation, research presents valid development perspectives for a re-evaluation of supervision processes, more specifically in the current context marked by high presence of online platforms.

scholarly journals Adolescent-parent interactions and attitudes around screen time and sugary drink consumption: a qualitative study

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Libby A Hattersley ◽  
Vanessa A Shrewsbury ◽  
Lesley A King ◽  
Sarah A Howlett ◽  
Louise L Hardy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Adolescent Parent ◽  
Sugary Drink ◽  
Parent Interactions

scholarly journals PERCEPTION REGARDING SCREEN TIME: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 125-129
Author(s):  
Irum MIr ◽  
Dr. Sajida Naz
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Negative Perceptions

The current study was conducted with the aim to explore participants’ perception regarding screen time. Semi structured interviews were conducted with parent- children dyad. Total of eight interviews were conducted with four children and one of their parents. Participants were approached through purposive convenient sampling. After conducting interviews data was analyzed manually. Findings of the study revealed that participants have positive as well as negative perceptions regarding screen time. Further consequences of restricting screen time were also revealed. It was recommended that children should be given maximum 2 hours for screen. Findings also revealed some interesting themes regarding recommendations to restrict screen time.

A qualitative study conducted in the United States exploring the perspectives of Brazilian immigrant fathers about their preschool-age children’s physical activity and screen time

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Lindsay ◽  
Amanda de Sá Melo Alves ◽  
Gabriela Vasconcellos de Barros Vianna ◽  
Carlos André Moura Arruda ◽  
Maria Helena Hasselmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
The United States ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Children’S Physical Activity

An initiative to limit screen-time in children aged between 6 and 18 years in an urban area in Puducherry: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sathish Rajaa ◽  
Tanveer Rehman ◽  
Gayathri Surendran ◽  
Sudheera Sulgante ◽  
Mahalakshmy Thulasingam
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Television Viewing ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Education Material ◽  
Necessary Evil

AbstractBackgroundRecently television viewing and use of computers have increased considerably and has become a necessary evil in the society. The amount of Screen Time (ST) exposure of a child largely depends on the views of their parents. Screen time among adolescents have resulted in multiple problemsObjectiveTo explore the perceptions of parents of children aged 6–10 years and adolescents of 11–18 years residing in an area of urban Puducherry regarding screen-time and develop health education material to decrease ST.Materials and methodsA community‐based, Qualitative study was conducted during April 2018 in Urban Puducherry. Two FGDs among the adolescents t and one FGD among the mothers of 6–10 years old children to capture their perceptions on STResults and conclusionThe three FGD included 30 participants. The main categories that evolved among the adolescents were Benefits, barriers and influencing factors of ST and ways to reduce them. Mothers expressed their concerns regarding screen time and efforts taken to reduce it. Our study showed that curtailing ST is possible by friendly parenting.

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