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Parental perspectives on children's screen use: Exploring impact, challenges, and support needs - A qualitative
Marie Werner1,2, Felicia Delfechresh2, Aleksandra Barstowe2
1Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Faculty of Medicine Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Journal of Public Health Research
|June 26, 2026
Summary
Parents perceive children's screen time as a societal issue impacting relationships and development. They seek systemic, multi-level support and interventions for healthier digital habits.
Area of Science:
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Digital Media Studies
- Family Studies
Background:
- Extensive daily screen time in children and adolescents raises societal concerns and is a focus of intense research.
- A significant gap exists in evidence-based interventions for families facing challenges with their children's screen use.
- Parental perceptions of screen use consequences and desired support are crucial for developing effective strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore parents' views on the consequences of their children's screen use.
- To identify the types of support parents seek to address screen time issues.
- To inform the development of targeted interventions for healthy digital habits.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with eleven parents of adolescents (aged 12-17).
- Participants recruited through school collaborations in a medium-sized Swedish city.
- Data analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and themes.
Main Results:
- Parents view children's screen use as a complex, societal problem impacting relationships, health, and development.
- Analysis revealed three main themes: Consequences of screen use, a societal problem, and the need for support.
- Nine subthemes emerged, detailing specific parental concerns and support expectations.
Conclusions:
- Screen use among children is a complex issue requiring broad, systemic responses beyond individual family efforts.
- Interventions should address microsystem impacts (relationships, health, development) and higher societal levels.
- Multi-level interventions combining structural changes with accessible, family-oriented support are essential for promoting healthy digital habits.
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