Sleep duration moderates association between screen time and emotional and behavioural problems in young children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preschoolers and young children are vulnerable to psychosocial and behavioral disorders linked to lifestyle factors such as screen time and sleep disturbances. Our study examines the relationship between screen time and adherence to recommendations with children's behavioral and emotional difficulties, with a focus on the role of sleep duration.

Methods

Cross-sectional analyses were conducted within the multicenter prospective Childhood Obesity Risk Assessment Longitudinal Study (CORALS), which included 1420 children aged 3-6 years. Screen time (hours/day) and adherence to recommendations (≤ 2 hours/day) were assessed. Behavioral and emotional difficulties were measured via the strengths and difficulties questionnaire. Multivariable linear and logistic regression

SUBMITTER: Iglesias-Vazquez L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12627151 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature