Longitudinal associations between maternal and child screen use at 1 year of age and child behavior and development at 3 years of age.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young children are increasingly exposed to evolving screen technology. International guidelines recommend no screen use for children under the age of 2 years, due to the potential for detrimental effects on behaviour and development. However, evidence for these guidelines is limited by inadequate consideration of device-specific effects (TV and mobile phone/tablet computer), maternal screen use, confounders such as maternal mental health and importance of effect sizes. Our aim was to investigate longitudinal associations of device-specific maternal and child technology use and covariates (including maternal mental health) with behavioural and developmental outcomes, to guide adults on screen use behaviours by and with their children.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Sim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512461 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature