An examination of bedtime media and excessive screen time by Canadian preschoolers during the COVID-19 pandemic

An examination of bedtime media and excessive screen time by Canadian preschoolers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract Background Risky media use in terms of accumulating too much time in front of screens and usage before bedtime in early childhood is linked to developmental delays, reduced sleep quality, and unhealthy media use in later childhood and adulthood. For this reason, we examine patterns of media...

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Main Authors: C. Fitzpatrick, M. L Almeida, E. Harvey, G. Garon-Carrier, F. Berrigan, M Asbridge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Preschooler
Early childhood education
Digital media use
Bedtime media
Screen time
Young children
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03280-8

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