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Original Research | Medical Science | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 248 - 251 | India
A Study on Screen Time and its Relation with Behavioral Problems among Preschool and School Age Children Aged Up to 15 Years Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Background: Excessive screen time has emerged as a growing concern in pediatric health, often implicated in behavioral disturbances among children. This study aims to assess the association between screen time exposure and behavioral problems among preschool and school-aged children visiting a tertiary care hospital. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted among 108 children aged 18 months to 15 years. Demographic data, screen time exposure, and behavioral assessments using PPSC and PSC-17 were collected. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and logistic regression. A p-value
Keywords: Screen Time, Behavioral Problems, Children, Digital Media Exposure, Child Development
How to Cite?: Dr. John Lalthanpuia, Dr. Purnima Samayam, Dr. Ashish S Mallige, "A Study on Screen Time and its Relation with Behavioral Problems among Preschool and School Age Children Aged Up to 15 Years Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 248-251, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26604101011, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26604101011