Ann Acad Med Singap
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Ann Acad Med Singap · Jul 2024
Screen time and social-emotional skills in preschoolers with developmental, behavioural or emotional issues in Singapore.
This study aimed to determine patterns of screen viewing time (SVT) in preschool children with developmental, behavioural or emotional (DBE) issues, and to identify its relationship with social-emotional development. ⋯ Children with DBE issues are exposed to SVT at a very young age and have significantly more screen time than their peers. It is crucial to guide parents to reduce SVT in early childhood, particularly around mealtimes.