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Jason M Nagata1,2, Derek Sportsman1, Kristen E Kim1
1Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|June 10, 2026
Summary
Parental strategies like monitoring and limiting screen time can reduce adolescent screen use. However, using screens for control or allowing them in bedrooms may increase problematic screen habits.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Media Psychology
- Parenting Studies
Background:
- Excessive screen time and problematic screen use are growing concerns in early adolescence.
- Understanding the role of media parenting practices is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the prospective relationship between media parenting practices and adolescent screen time.
- To investigate associations between media parenting practices and problematic screen use in early adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Prospective cohort study utilizing data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (N=7947).
- Analysis included media parenting practices, adolescent-reported screen time, app-reported smartphone time, and problematic screen use.
- Linear regression models were employed, adjusting for potential confounding factors.
Main Results:
- Parental monitoring and limiting screen time were associated with reduced adolescent screen and smartphone usage.
- Using screens for behavioral control and adolescent bedroom screen presence correlated with increased screen time.
- Specific parenting practices were linked to problematic social media and mobile phone use.
Conclusions:
- Media parenting practices significantly influence adolescent screen time and problematic usage patterns.
- Targeted counseling for families on effective media parenting strategies may mitigate risks associated with adolescent screen exposure.
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