Patterns of Screen Time From Ages 2 to 6–7 Years in South Brazil: A Prospective Study
The results suggest that children are exceeding current screen time guidelines, with different patterns of use according to child/family characteristics. The high use of screens and more concentrated use during the evenings raise concern considering its possible negative effects on health.
Authors
- Pedro Curi Hallal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1470-6461)
- Pedro San Martin Soares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8974-7503)
- Thaynã Ramos Flores (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0098-1681)
- Otávio Amaral de Andrade Leão (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5253-7665)
- Marlos Rodrigues Domingues (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2503-2944)
- Joseph Murray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5511-3454)
- Daniela de Oliveira Nava
Institutions
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Care Health and Development
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.70033
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 17.85
Funders
- Bernard van Leer Foundation
- Wellcome Trust
- Universidade Federal de Pelotas
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
- Ministério da Saúde
- Associação Brasileira de Saúde Coletiva