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Screen Time and Social Development Through Play in Early Childhood: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Maria Cândida de Carvalho Furtado1, Waldemar Brandão Neto2, Maria Regina Pontes Luz Riccioppo1
1Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, University of São Paulo, Ribeirao Preto 14040-902, Brazil.
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 26, 2026
Summary
Adherence to screen time guidelines in children aged 0-3 years was linked to male sex, living with both parents, and specific types of play, including peer interaction and using homemade toys.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Development
- Public Health
Background:
- Excessive screen time is a global concern for children.
- Understanding factors influencing screen time adherence is crucial for early childhood development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between recommended screen time guidelines and family/child characteristics.
- To explore the association with social development through play in children aged 0-3 years.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with 278 mothers across Brazil.
- Online questionnaires assessed sociodemographic, family, child development, and screen use data.
- Descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression were employed.
Main Results:
- Male sex, living with both parents, and peer play were associated with adherence.
- Body-based exploratory play and using homemade toys also correlated with guideline adherence.
- Specific odds ratios (OR) and confidence intervals (CI) were reported for significant factors.
Conclusions:
- Healthy screen time behaviors in young children are associated with specific family structures and play activities.
- Pediatric consultations should assess family characteristics and social development to promote appropriate screen use.
- Interventions may benefit from focusing on play-based learning and family environment.
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