A Descriptive Study of Screen Time Exposure, Parental Supervision, and Academic Performance of Kindergarten 2 Learners in Philippine School Doha

This study described the screen time exposure, parental supervision, and academic performance of Kindergarten 2 learners in Philippine School Doha. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed involving 34 parents or guardians of Kindergarten 2 learners during the Academic Year 2025–2026. Data were gathered using an adapted survey questionnaire and official school records and were analyzed using frequency and percentage, weighted mean, mean, and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that learners spent 1–2 hours on digital devices during weekdays and 3–4 hours during weekends and were highly exposed to video-based educational and entertainment activities. Tablets and televisions were the most commonly used devices, while screen use was most frequent in the afternoon. Parents demonstrated a high level of supervision, with an overall rating of “Often.” The learners achieved an Outstanding level of academic performance. However, screen time exposure and parental supervision did not significantly predict academic performance.Based on the findings, an enrichment program for PSD preschoolers plan was proposed to promote healthy, balanced, and age-appropriate digital device use among Kindergarten 2 learners.