Journal article
Active versus passive screen time for young children
Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, Vol.37(4), pp.94-98
2012
Abstract
In this paper, we report some initial findings from our investigations into the Australian Government's Longitudinal Study of Australian Children dataset. It is revealed that the majority of Australian children are exceeding the government's Screen Time recommendations and that most of their screen time is spent as TV viewing, as opposed to video game play or computer use. In light of this finding,we review the body of research surrounding children's engagement in Screen Time activities and the associated positive and negative effects. Based on existing evidence,we define two categories of Screen Time-Active Screen Time and Passive Screen Time. It is proposed that this distinction provides a more accurate classification of Screen Time and a more informative lens through which to consider the associated benefits and detrimental effects for young children.
Details
- Title
- Active versus passive screen time for young children
- Authors
- Penny Sweetser (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyDaniel Johnson (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyAnne Ozdowska (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyPeta Wyeth (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, Vol.37(4), pp.94-98
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.1177/183693911203700413
- ISSN
- 1836-9391; 1836-9391
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451415102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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