A Descriptive Study to Assess the Usage of Electronic Media and Its Impact on Physical Activity and Wellbeing among School Children in Bagalkot

Introduction: Electronic media usage is common among children, and it can impact their social, emotional, and physical health. Children use electronic devices for variety of purpose, including social media online videos and games. Methodology: Descriptive research design was used for the study and it was conducted on 60 children by using non-probability sampling technique on selected school. Data was collected using, demographic data structured questionnaire of electronic media, physical activity questionnaire scale, WHO-5child wellbeing index scale. Result: Result of this study related to impact of electronic media on physical activity and wellbeing among school children shows that out of 60 children 80% children have low physical activity, 17% children have moderate physical activity, and 3% children have high physical activity. According to children wellbeing 2%children were having worse wellbeing, 28% children were having better wellbeing, and 70% children were having good wellbeing. Conclusion: The study concluded that the use of mobile phones by young generation has increase resulting physical, social and psychological impact. The role of Nursing personals and family to regulate the use of electronic media and guide the children for proper usage of mobile.