Excessive screen time and problem behaviours among school-age children in Fujian, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Screen time encompasses activities conducted on digital devices, including traditional devices such as televisions and computers, as well as modern devices like smartphones, tablets, and other digital screens. Excessive screen time among children has been linked to a heightened likelihood of engaging in high-risk problem behaviours. This study aimed to quantify the prevalence of excessive screen time and delve into its correlation with problem behaviours among school-aged children in Fujian, thereby gaining insight into the prevalence and trends within this region.

Methods

From October to November 2022, we used cluster sampling and invited 891 school-age children from Fujian as participants. Parents recorded children's screen time for a week, taking the average va

SUBMITTER: Yu-Ting Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11837368 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature