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Mohamed A Zoromba1,2, Doaa Abdelgawad3, Sahar Hashem3

  • 1College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

Frontiers in Psychology
|August 7, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Excessive media exposure in preschool children is linked to increased behavioral issues, including hyperactivity and anxiety. Limiting screen time and encouraging real-world activities can mitigate these negative effects.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Media Studies
  • Pediatric Nursing

Background:

  • Behavioral problems in preschool children are a growing concern in clinical settings.
  • Identifying risk factors for these issues is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the relationship between media exposure and behavioral problems in preschool-aged children.
  • To provide insights for nursing practice regarding media consumption and child behavior.

Main Methods:

  • A survey study involving 560 preschool children from randomly selected nurseries in El-Mansoura, Egypt.
  • Utilized the Media Exposure Questionnaire and Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales (CBRS-48).

Main Results:

  • Children averaged 105.84 minutes of daily media exposure.
  • Media exposure duration showed significant correlations with hyperactivity index, learning problems, hyperactivity/impulsivity, conduct problems, anxiety, and psychosomatic issues.

Conclusions:

  • Media exposure duration is significantly associated with various behavioral problems in preschool children as measured by the CBRS-48.
  • Interventions should focus on reducing media exposure and promoting alternative activities.
Abstract

Keywords:
anxietyattention deficit hyperactivity disorderbehavioral problemslearning disabilitiesmedia exposurepreschool children

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