Mothers' and father's perceptions of the risks and benefits of screen time and physical activity during early childhood: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study sought to explore mothers' and fathers' perceptions of the risks and benefits of screen time and active play during early childhood.

Methods

In-depth semi structured telephone interviews were conducted with mothers and fathers (n = 28) of children aged 3-5 years who had earlier taken part in a larger quantitative study in Australia and identified willingness to be re-contacted were recruited. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using NviVo. Coding was performed to produce themes. Quotes were extracted from the transcripts to illustrate common responses. COREQ guidelines for qualitative papers were followed.

Results

Parents reported active play was beneficial for many health and developmental outcomes such as imagina

SUBMITTER: Hinkley T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6245522 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature