Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 21, 2025

Eye Tracking Young Children with Autism
09:03

Eye Tracking Young Children with Autism

Published on: March 27, 2012

45.6K

Risk factors for technology addiction in young children ages 2-5 years

Fahriye Pazarcikci1

  • 1Isparta University of Applied Sciences, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Isparta, Turkey.

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
|July 5, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Low digital parenting awareness and high parental stress are key factors contributing to technology addiction in young children (ages 2-5). Interventions should address these parental risk factors to mitigate risks.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Digital Media Studies
  • Family Health

Background:

  • Technology use among young children is increasing.
  • Understanding factors contributing to technology addiction in early childhood is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify predictors of technology addiction in children aged 2-5 years.
  • To examine the influence of digital parenting awareness, parental stress, family demographics, and parental technology habits.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study conducted with 401 parents of children aged 2-5 years in Turkey.
  • Data collected using validated scales for technology addiction, digital parental awareness, and parental stress.
  • Statistical analysis to determine significant predictors.

Main Results:

  • Digital parenting awareness, negative modeling, digital neglect, and parental stress positively correlate with child technology addiction.
  • Parental gender (male), marital status (single), and household income (low) are significant predictors.
  • Children using devices without parental controls show significantly higher technology addiction levels.

Conclusions:

  • Low digital parenting awareness, high parental stress, male caregivers, low income, and single-parent families are associated with increased risk.
  • Development of multidisciplinary, family-centered intervention programs is recommended.
  • Addressing parental risk factors is essential for prevention and reduction of technology addiction in young children.
Abstract

Keywords:
Digital parentingParental stressParentsTechnology addictionYoung children

More Related Videos

Experimental Paradigm for Measuring the Effects of Self-distancing in Young Children07:01

Experimental Paradigm for Measuring the Effects of Self-distancing in Young Children

Published on: March 1, 2019

7.9K
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers06:01

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Online Gamers

Published on: November 9, 2019

8.0K

Related Concept Videos

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder01:30

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It affects approximately 5-8% of children globally, with around 60-70% of cases persisting into adulthood. ADHD has significant implications for educational attainment, social interactions, and occupational success.
Diagnostic Criteria and Symptoms
To diagnose ADHD, symptoms must manifest before age 12 and be evident across multiple settings....
54
Bullying02:04

Bullying

A modern form of aggression is bullying. As you learn in your study of child development, socializing and playing with other children is beneficial for children’s psychological development. However, as you may have experienced as a child, not all play behavior has positive outcomes. Some children are aggressive and want to play roughly. Other children are selfish and do not want to share toys. One form of negative social interactions among children that has become a national concern is...
8.4K
Piaget's Stage 1 of Cognitive Development01:14

Piaget's Stage 1 of Cognitive Development

The sensorimotor stage, the initial phase of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, spans the first two years of a child's life. During this period, infants actively engage with their surroundings, building cognitive awareness through direct interaction with the world. This interaction is primarily based on sensory perception and motor actions, allowing infants to gradually understand basic physical properties and predict how objects interact within their environment.
610
Conduct Disorder01:28

Conduct Disorder

Conduct disorder is a complex mental health diagnosis characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates societal norms, the rights of others, or age-appropriate rules. The diagnostic criteria for conduct disorder require the presence of at least three problematic behaviors within the past 12 months, with at least one occurring in the past six months. These behaviors are grouped into four categories: aggression toward people and animals; destruction of property;...
31
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder01:28

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurrent obsessions, compulsions, or both, which consume significant time and interfere with daily functioning. Obsessions involve persistent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that evoke anxiety. Common examples include irrational fears of contamination or harm. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions. For instance, individuals...
87
Autism Spectrum Disorder01:19

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by persistent deficits in social communication and interaction alongside restrictive and repetitive behaviors or interests. ASD is sometimes accompanied by intellectual impairment.
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
79