Research Article | Open Access
ASSESSMENT OF PARENTS ATTITUDE TOWARDS USAGE OF DIGITAL MEDIA IN CHILDREN OF AGE 1 TO 5 YEARS: AN ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Dr. Rajkiran Salunkhe,Dr Anish George Paul,Dr. Shabina Shafi,Dr. Fawaz Abdul Hamid Baig,Dr. Suheel Manzoor Baba, Dr. Priyanka Parhad,Dr. Akriti Mahajan
Pages: 3722-3727
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the parental attitude towards usage of digital media in children of Age group 1 to 5 years.
METHODS AND MATERIALS
A web-based study was completed by parents of 1 to 5 years old children who had access to technological devices. Themes were identified and evaluated using content analysis. There were 50 respondents providing information on 150 children. Children commonly had access to at least 2 devices at home.
RESULTS 49.3% of respondents did not feel that technology use had an impact on the physical activity of their children compared to 38.9% who thought it had a negative effect. There were no difference based on child’s gender or parent occupation
Keywords
Digital technologies, Respondent