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vely related to negative parental perception of DM use (rresl=a-t.e2d50to, pt=im.0e15s)paenndt
the level of problems in social relationships is positively
using a computer during the weekend (rs=-.261, p=.012).
Finally, we wanted to see if there were any differences between the chil-
dren who use DM<2 hours a day, 2-3 hours a day or >3 hours a day during
working week or at the weekend, when it comes to socio-emotional and health
outcomes and their parents’ perception of DM.
One-way ANOVA shows no differences in average values of variables in digital media use in preschool children and its socio-emotional and health outcomes 117
terms of time spent using DM during a typical working day. However, in terms
of DM use during the weekend, there were significant differences, specifically
concerning social relationship problems (F=3.246, p=0.044). Post-hock Schef-
fe test shows differences between the group that uses DM more than 3 hours
a day (M=3.43, SD=1.735) and the group that uses it from 2 to 3 hours (M=3.58,
SD=.809). This indicates that children who spend more than 3 hours a day us-
ing DM have more social problems than children who spend less time using
DM, as assessed by their parents. Furthermore, there are significant differences
between these groups when it comes to positive parental perception (F=12.111,
p<.001), with post-hock Scheffe test showing differences between the group
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Discussion
Our results show that preschool children in our sample spend an average of
3 hours a day using DM during the week and over 4 hours a day at weekends.
They most often watch TV, which is in accordance with research from other
countries (Ofcom, 2018). Since they are only 6-7 years old, they rarely use social
networks, but the problem is that some of them still visit social network sites,
despite the fact that they are legally forbidden to access them.
Parents report that socio-emotional and health problems occur rarely or
sometimes, but correlational analyses still show that such problems are related
to some aspects of DM use. Children who spend more time watching YouTube
videos usually feel sick more often, and those who use a computer for longer
periods during the weekend are reported to have more problems in social rela-
tionships. Recent studies show that YouTube watching has gained in populari-
ty among 8-11 year olds (Ofcom, 2018). Furthermore, the ANOVA indicates that
children who spend more than 3 hours a day using DM tend to exhibit more
problems in social relationships than those who use it less. This is an important
finding, indicating to parents what the screen time limit might be.
However, children who spend more time playing educational games (e.g.
games for learning the alphabet, numbers, foreign language) have lower level
of dissatisfaction, i.e. they are happier, tend to help others, etc. This result is in
the level of problems in social relationships is positively
using a computer during the weekend (rs=-.261, p=.012).
Finally, we wanted to see if there were any differences between the chil-
dren who use DM<2 hours a day, 2-3 hours a day or >3 hours a day during
working week or at the weekend, when it comes to socio-emotional and health
outcomes and their parents’ perception of DM.
One-way ANOVA shows no differences in average values of variables in digital media use in preschool children and its socio-emotional and health outcomes 117
terms of time spent using DM during a typical working day. However, in terms
of DM use during the weekend, there were significant differences, specifically
concerning social relationship problems (F=3.246, p=0.044). Post-hock Schef-
fe test shows differences between the group that uses DM more than 3 hours
a day (M=3.43, SD=1.735) and the group that uses it from 2 to 3 hours (M=3.58,
SD=.809). This indicates that children who spend more than 3 hours a day us-
ing DM have more social problems than children who spend less time using
DM, as assessed by their parents. Furthermore, there are significant differences
between these groups when it comes to positive parental perception (F=12.111,
p<.001), with post-hock Scheffe test showing differences between the group
tSmhDoa1ts=tu6ds.1ue9sriaDnngMdtMhthe2e=wm2e5eo.k1s9et,n(SdMDh=2a=2v95e..39m04),o, SrteDhap=to5is.s4i,t3ip5va)eraepnnedtrscbeoopftthciohonitldhoreferDngMwro.huopsus(Me D1=M22t.7h7e,
Discussion
Our results show that preschool children in our sample spend an average of
3 hours a day using DM during the week and over 4 hours a day at weekends.
They most often watch TV, which is in accordance with research from other
countries (Ofcom, 2018). Since they are only 6-7 years old, they rarely use social
networks, but the problem is that some of them still visit social network sites,
despite the fact that they are legally forbidden to access them.
Parents report that socio-emotional and health problems occur rarely or
sometimes, but correlational analyses still show that such problems are related
to some aspects of DM use. Children who spend more time watching YouTube
videos usually feel sick more often, and those who use a computer for longer
periods during the weekend are reported to have more problems in social rela-
tionships. Recent studies show that YouTube watching has gained in populari-
ty among 8-11 year olds (Ofcom, 2018). Furthermore, the ANOVA indicates that
children who spend more than 3 hours a day using DM tend to exhibit more
problems in social relationships than those who use it less. This is an important
finding, indicating to parents what the screen time limit might be.
However, children who spend more time playing educational games (e.g.
games for learning the alphabet, numbers, foreign language) have lower level
of dissatisfaction, i.e. they are happier, tend to help others, etc. This result is in
