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Assessment of the Square Eyes Model as a Tool for Screening Digital Technologies in Wearable Camera Images of Children: A Laboratory Investigation

  • By

  • Charlotte Lund Rasmussen

  • Taren Sanders

  • Erin Kaye Howie

  • Amber Beynon

  • Danica Hendry

  • Juliana Zabatiero

  • Amity Campbell

  • Leon Straker

  • September 14, 2026

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    Children's exposure to digital technologies has significantly increased, with earlier ages of exposure noted in recent decades.

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    Excessive screen time in children is linked to adverse health outcomes, including obesity, sleep disturbances, and attention issues.

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    Wearable cameras are emerging as a tool for objectively measuring children's technology use, addressing biases in self-reported methods.

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    These cameras have been used to study various aspects of children's lives, including dietary habits and exposure to marketing.

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    The effects of screen-based technology on children's health are complex, influenced by both the duration and context of use.

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Evaluation of the Square Eyes Model as a Screening Tool for Identifying Digital Technologies in Wearable Camera Images Among Children: Laboratory Study

  • by Charlotte Lund Rasmussen, Taren Sanders, Erin Kaye Howie, Amber Beynon, Danica Hendry, Juliana Zabatiero, Amity Campbell, Leon Straker

  • September 14, 2026

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