Reducing youth screen time: Qualitative metasynthesis of findings on barriers and facilitators.

For youth and parents, mutually agreed rules, limits, and parental monitoring of screen time were perceived as likely to be effective and can guide the development of interventions to decrease sedentary behavior.

Abstract

Screen time is an established norm in many youth cultures, presenting barriers to behavior change. Parents recognize the importance of reducing youth screen time, but model and promote engagement themselves. For youth and parents, mutually agreed rules, limits, and parental monitoring of screen time were perceived as likely to be effective.