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Original Research | Pediatrics and Child Health | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 43 - 47 | India
Assessing the Influence of Screen Time on Behaviour in Children Aged 7-9 Years During Dental Treatment
Abstract: Increased screen-time may influence emotional regulation and behaviour in children, but its association with pediatric dental anxiety remains unclear. Aim: To assess the influence of screen-time on dental anxiety and behaviour in children aged 7-9 years undergoing dental treatment. Method: This cross-sectional study included 75 children categorized into low, moderate and high screen-time groups. Screen exposure was assessed using a validated questionnaire while dental anxiety and behaviour were evaluated using the CBC scale and Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale before and after treatment. Data were analysed using paired t-test, ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test (p
Keywords: Child behaviour, Chotta Bheem-Chutki Scale, Dental anxiety, Digital media, Frankl Behaviour Rating Scale, Pediatric dentistry, Restorative dentistry, Screen-time
How to Cite?: Anugya Jain, Anant Gopal Nigam, Shantanu Jain, "Assessing the Influence of Screen Time on Behaviour in Children Aged 7-9 Years During Dental Treatment", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 43-47, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26601110526, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26601110526