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Influence of Environmental and Familial Factors on Daily Television Viewing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Compared to Typically Developing Peers

  • By

  • Preeta Rajandran

  • Sophia Ang

  • Woonyoung Song

  • Jaehoon Lee

  • Shin Ying Chu

  • Onn Wah Lee

  • Pui Juan Woi

  • Ling-Yi Lin

  • Chien-Ju Chang

  • June 22, 2026

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    The study included 225 children aged 3 to 6 years, with 65 diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and 160 typically developing (TD) children.

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    Regression analysis revealed that non-television electronic device usage and indoor space availability significantly influenced TV watching time.

  • 3

    Children with ASD watched slightly less TV daily (1.88 hours) compared to TD children (2.03 hours), indicating differences in viewing habits.

  • 4

    Higher family interaction during holidays was linked to reduced TV watching time in children with ASD, suggesting family engagement's protective role.

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    Lower socioeconomic status and limited indoor play spaces were associated with increased TV watching time among both ASD and TD children.

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Environmental and family correlates of daily TV-watching time in children with autism spectrum disorder and typically developing children

  • by Preeta Rajandran, Sophia Ang, Woonyoung Song, Jaehoon Lee, Shin Ying Chu, Onn Wah Lee, Pui Juan Woi, Ling-Yi Lin, Chien-Ju Chang

  • June 22, 2026

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