Preschool Children Screen Time and Parent-Child Interaction: A Comparison between Bogor Urban and Rural Areas
Keywords: screen time, parent-child interactions, rural, urban, preschool children
Abstract
The digital era has significantly transformed the environment and daily experiences of children. Screen time, defined as the duration spent engaging with electronic media displays, encompasses both television and various digital devices. Given the pervasive introduction of electronic media into the lives of children from a young age, there exists a potential risk of altering their interactions with the surrounding environment, particularly with their parents, which may consequently influence their overall development. This study seeks to examine the correlation between screen time and parent-child interactions among preschool-aged children in both urban and rural settings in Bogor. Employing a quantitative methodology with an explanatory design, the research was conducted through a survey approach. The sample comprised 88 pairs of mothers and their preschool children. Findings indicate that the average duration of screen time for children exceeds the recommended guidelines. Specifically, the average daily screen time for television is 2.23 hours, while the usage of gadgets averages 2.20 hours per day. A notable trend observed is that increased screen time correlates negatively with the quality of parent-child interactions, a pattern consistent in both urban and rural contexts. Moreover, results from the t-test reveal that both gadget screen time and parent-child interaction levels are significantly higher in urban areas than in rural ones.
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