Electronic device usage among preschool children and its association with mental health status in Saudi Arabian kindergartens

There was a high prevalence of electronic device usage among preschool children, which exceeded the recommended time limit. A significant correlation was observed between electronic device use and mental health scores. Further longitudinal studies are required to understand the nature of this association and its implications for child development.

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Saudi Medical Journal
Published
2024-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.9.20240354
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4
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Child Development and Digital Technology
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Electronic device usage among preschool children and its association with mental health status in Saudi Arabian kindergartens

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Electronic device usage among preschool children and its association with mental health status in Saudi Arabian kindergartens

Mrnan T Sulaimani, Siham O Al-Mehmadi, Abdulrahman T. Halawani, Tamim O Al-Mehmadi
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Abstract

There was a high prevalence of electronic device usage among preschool children, which exceeded the recommended time limit. A significant correlation was observed between electronic device use and mental health scores. Further longitudinal studies are required to understand the nature of this association and its implications for child development.

Saudi Medical JournalVol. 45(9)
Imam Abdulrahman Al Faisal Hospital (SA)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Child Development and Digital Technology
8.38
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