Systematic review of correlates of screen-viewing among young children
Preventive MedicinePublished 24 April 2010
Itziar Hoyos Cillero, Russell Jago
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Findings suggest that research on correlates of screen-viewing among young children is limited, but there are some clear correlates on which future interventions could be tailored.
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Few modifiable variables for future research implications were identified. Findings suggest that research on correlates of screen-viewing among young children is limited. However, there are some clear correlates on which future interventions could be tailored (age, ethnicity, some socioeconomic indicators, family TV viewing, some family factors, parental rules and safety). Subsequent research is needed both to further test some of the correlates and to review the correlates for strength of associations.
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