Exploring the perception of parents on children's screentime: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Screentime (ST) has been increasingly pervasive in young children. Evidence suggests positive and negative effects of ST on children's development. Parents play a crucial role in influencing their children's ST. There is limited research consolidating the parental perceptions related to children's ST. This review consolidates the evidence on the perception of parents on their children's ST.

Methods

Six electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and ProQuest) were searched from their inception to September 2022. Critical appraisal was conducted using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) checklist. Data synthesis was performed using Sandelowski and Barroso's approach.

Results

Twenty studies were included in this review, encapsulat

SUBMITTER: Chong SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10039437 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature