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Alexandre André, Odile Cochetel

    Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
    |September 14, 2022
    PubMed
    Summary

    Children with over 10 hours of weekly screen time show significantly lower graphic/fine motor skills. This study highlights the impact of screen exposure on early childhood development and motor skill acquisition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Health
    • Developmental Psychology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Screen time is a growing concern in early childhood.
    • Fine motor skills are crucial for academic and daily functioning.
    • Understanding environmental influences on child development is vital.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the association between screen exposure duration and graphic/fine motor skills in 5-6-year-old children.
    • To identify potential socio-demographic factors influencing this relationship.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional epidemiological study conducted in Auvergne, France (2019-2020).
    • Involved 127 children from diverse socio-demographic kindergarten settings.
    • Assessed fine motor skills via calibrated activities and screen time via parental interviews.

    Main Results:

    • Children exceeding 10 hours/week of screen time (school week) exhibited significantly poorer graphic/fine motor skills.
    • Lower motor skills were also associated with single-parent households and lower parental education/occupation levels.
    • Rural school settings appeared to positively correlate with higher motor skill levels.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased screen time is significantly linked to reduced graphic/fine motor skills in young children.
    • Interventions involving schools, communities, and parents are recommended to manage screen usage and prevent developmental delays.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the complex relationship between screen time and motor skill development.

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