There is ample evidence that young children's screen media use has sharply increased
since the outbreak of the novel 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, the long …

Objective To evaluate changes in electronic screen-based media use in 3-to 7-year-old
children across 6 countries as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

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 …

Objective: This study examines the media use of children from low-income homes during
school closings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Caregivers of 151 …

This mixed methods study examined parent‐reported child screen media use before and
during the COVID‐19 pandemic by examining 2019–2020 changes in parent perceptions of …

Objective: The aim of this study was to test associations between (1) contextual factors and
types of digital media use and (2) types of digital media use and children's social-emotional …

Importance Longitudinal research on specific forms of electronic screen use and mental
health symptoms in children and youth during COVID-19 is minimal. Understanding the …

Although mobile technologies are a fundamental part of daily life, several studies have
shown increased use of electronic devices, TV, and gaming during childhood in conjunction …

COVID-19's outbreak in March 2020 and the social distancing measures that followed it
changed the lives of children worldwide. Studies assessing the pandemic's implications for …

Background Restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to increased screen-
viewing among children, especially during strict periods of lockdown. However, the extent to …