Electronic media use during COVID-19 pandemic effects on the behavioral/emotional functioning of Brazilian children

During COVID-19 pandemic an increase electronic media (e-media) usage time was reported correlated to behavioral problems. This study verified the associations between e-media and behavioral/emotional problems in children in the context of the pandemic. Sample: Parents of 277 children aged 7-11 year...

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Published in:	Psico : revista semestral do Instituto de Psicologia da PUC Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil Vol. 55; no. 1; p. e42362
Main Authors:	Sant'Anna da Silva, Natália, Branco Campos, Lívia, Monzani da Rocha, Marina, Triguero Veloz Teixeira, Maria Cristina, Rodrigues Carreiro, Luiz Renato
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	16-02-2024
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Summary:	During COVID-19 pandemic an increase electronic media (e-media) usage time was reported correlated to behavioral problems. This study verified the associations between e-media and behavioral/emotional problems in children in the context of the pandemic. Sample: Parents of 277 children aged 7-11 years old. Instruments: socioeconomic questionnaire; MAF-P and CBCL/6-18. Spearman's correlation analyses showed positive associations between the MAF-P and CBCL/6-18 scales. Adult games were correlated with 12 scales; websites for information/entertainment were associated with 6 scales, gambling online with one scale; electronic games and watching YouTube videos were associated with all 17 scales. In conclusion, overall, the results indicate the need of supervising children’s e-media access considering the number and frequency of use and the elevated number of emotional and behavioral problems found among the evaluated group.
ISSN:	0103-5371 1980-8623
DOI:	10.15448/1980-8623.2024.1.42362