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Exposure to Gadgets:

A Qualitative Study on the Perspective of Parents to the Prolonged

Screen-Time of their Children

Introduction

1.1 Research Problem

Generation Z, or "Digital Natives," are kids born into the digital era. They are highly tech-

savvy and eager to explore new apps. Generation Alpha, exposed to technology from birth,

may develop a strong attachment to electronics. Hence kids nowadays prefer to stay

indoors and stay with their screen in a long period of time.

1.2 Review of Related Studies

Several studies have looked into how screen time affects children's growth and well-being.

Oswald , Rumbold, Kedzior and Moore (2020) ,for example, looked into the psychological

effects of screen time on children, while Garcia-Hermoso, Hormazábal-Aguayo, Fernández-

Vergara, Olivares and Oriol-Granado (2020) investigated on the relationship between screen

time and physical activity of children.

1.3 Deficiencies of Related Studies

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While these studies have provided useful information on the effects of screen time on children,

however, there is a notable gap regarding the parental perspectives and methods in managing

children screen time.

1.4 Significance of the Study

This study is significant for parents and guardians who are invested on their children's growth

and well-being. By understanding the parent's perspective on children's screen time, the findings

can help inform and develop effective screen-time management practices.

1.5 Purpose Statement

a. Problem/Purpose statement

The purpose of this study is to understand and explore the perspective of parents to the prolonged

screen-time of their children. Specifically the parents beliefs, attitudes, and practices regarding the

management of their children's screen time, as well as the factors influencing the screen time of their

children.

b. Research questions

Research Questions:

1. What are the effects of prolonged screen time to the well-being of children aged 5-12?

2.What are the factors that influence screen time among children aged 5-12?

3. What are the problems parents face in limiting their children's screen time?

References
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Oswald, T. K., Rumbold, A., Kedzior, S. G. E., & Moore, V. (2020). Psychological impacts of “screen time”

and “green time” for children and adolescents: A systematic scoping review. retrieved on March 15.

from https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237725

García-Hermoso, A., Hormazábal‐Aguayo, I., Fernández-Vergara, O., Olivares, P., & Oriol-Granado, X.

(2020). Physical activity, screen time and subjective well-being among children. retrieved on March 15.

from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2020.03.001