Influence of maternal and infant technology use and other family factors on infant development.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital technology is ubiquitous in the lives of many children and parents. To better understand any influence of technology use by infants, and mothers, on child development, technology use should be considered within the broader family system context in which children develop. This study aimed to investigate associations between infant and maternal technology use and infant 12-month development, taking into consideration other family factors.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used data from ORIGINS participants, collected at 12-months of age: maternal and child technology use (TechU-Q), sociodemographic factors (e.g. child sex, household income), parental mental health (DASS-21), and child development (Ages and Stages Questionnaire). Linear regression was used

SUBMITTER: Beynon AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11524025 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature