Screen exposure and emotion regulation abilities in 5–6-year-old children: a moderated mediation model - Takeaways - MDSpire

Screen exposure and emotion regulation abilities in 5–6-year-old children: a moderated mediation model

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Higher screen exposure in children aged 5-6 is linked to lower emotion regulation abilities.
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Executive function partially mediates the relationship between screen exposure and emotion regulation.
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Parent-child interaction moderates the effects of screen exposure on executive function and emotion regulation.
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The negative impact of screen exposure on executive function is lessened with higher quality parent-child interactions.
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Findings suggest that addressing screen time and enhancing parent-child interactions can improve children's emotional development.