Naslov
Screen-based activities among children in Croatia: A media diary approach

Autori
Žulec, Ana ; Merkaš, Marina ; Varga, Vanesa

Izvornik
Journal of Psychological and Educational Research (2247-1537) 31 (2023), 1; 63-83

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
children ; screen-based activity ; well-being ; media diary ; qualitative research

Sažetak
This research has two objectives: 1) examine the average daily time of screen-based activities (SBAs), the most used devices, types of SBAs, and reasons for SBAs use in children ; and 2) examine differences in these aspects of SBAs regarding the age of children in Croatia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data came from 60 children’s paper- and-pencil media diaries. Children on average spend more time during the day in SBAs than recommended by the literature (up to 1.5 or 2 hours). Older children spend more time in SBAs compared to younger children during the workweek. The most popular devices among children were TVs and smartphones, regardless of age. The most frequent types of children’s SBAs were watching content and playing, but watching was more prevalent among younger children and playing among older children during the workweek. The most common reason for SBAs was to have fun, regardless of the children’s age. All conclusions mainly apply to children from middle- to upper- socioeconomic-class families and the specific period of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti, Psihologija

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