Parental Perspectives and the Impact of Screen Time on Children: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study /
Enriquez, Bryce Christian
Parental Perspectives and the Impact of Screen Time on Children: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study / by Bryce Christian Enriquez, Aizl N. Inao, Micah Keziah J. Jugo, and [others] - 247 leaves : ill. (chiefly color) ; 28 cm. resource
Undergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - - Foundation University, 2025.
Includes bibliographical references and appendices.
Abstract
This mixed-methods study explored parental perspcctives on the psychological
impact of screen time among school-aged children (ages 6-12) in Dumaguete City. As
digital media becomes increasingly embedded in children's routines, concerns have risen
over its effects on psychological well-being. Guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological
Systems Theory, the study employed an explanatory sequential design. Quantitative data
were gathered from 100 parents using structured surveys. Results showed that 48% of
children excccded the recommended daily screen tine of two hours, with 72% of usage
centered on entertainment. Significant correlations were found between high screen time
emotional symptoms (rs 0.465, p <.001), sleep disturbances (rs 0.318, p 001),
and peer relationship problems (rs 0.212, p 034), Parental employment status was
also significantly associated with children's screen time duration (p012).
The qualitative phase followed Braun and Clarke's six-step Thematic Analysis
using interview data from 8 purposively selected parents. Thematic findings revealed six
core themes: (1) emotional and behavioral impacts, including irritability, emotional
dysregulation, and reduced attention span; (2) academic challenges such as poor
concentration and lower academic performance; (3) parental struggles in enforcing screen
limits due to fatigue and competing demnands; (4) exposure to inappropriate content; (5)
screen use as a coping mechanism for parents; and (6) proactive strategies, including
screen time limits and provision of alternative activities. Notably, two parents reported
instances of children experiencing seizures attributed to prolonged and unregulated
screen exposure.
Overall, excessive screen time can harm children's emotional and behavioral
health, but risks can be reduced through active parenting, structured use, and supportive
strategies.
Keywords: Screen time, parental perspectives, school-aged children, psychological well-being, mixed-methods study.
Screen time (Digital media)--Health aspects.
Children--Effect of technology on.
Parent and child.
Mixed methods research.
Nursing Research 2 (RLE) :--Nursing, Bachelor of Science in ;--NUR 107
(CON-Th) LG 221 D35 N87 / A5 N87 2025 E57
Parental Perspectives and the Impact of Screen Time on Children: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Methods Study / by Bryce Christian Enriquez, Aizl N. Inao, Micah Keziah J. Jugo, and [others] - 247 leaves : ill. (chiefly color) ; 28 cm. resource
Undergraduate thesis (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) - - Foundation University, 2025.
Includes bibliographical references and appendices.
Abstract
This mixed-methods study explored parental perspcctives on the psychological
impact of screen time among school-aged children (ages 6-12) in Dumaguete City. As
digital media becomes increasingly embedded in children's routines, concerns have risen
over its effects on psychological well-being. Guided by Bronfenbrenner's Ecological
Systems Theory, the study employed an explanatory sequential design. Quantitative data
were gathered from 100 parents using structured surveys. Results showed that 48% of
children excccded the recommended daily screen tine of two hours, with 72% of usage
centered on entertainment. Significant correlations were found between high screen time
emotional symptoms (rs 0.465, p <.001), sleep disturbances (rs 0.318, p 001),
and peer relationship problems (rs 0.212, p 034), Parental employment status was
also significantly associated with children's screen time duration (p012).
The qualitative phase followed Braun and Clarke's six-step Thematic Analysis
using interview data from 8 purposively selected parents. Thematic findings revealed six
core themes: (1) emotional and behavioral impacts, including irritability, emotional
dysregulation, and reduced attention span; (2) academic challenges such as poor
concentration and lower academic performance; (3) parental struggles in enforcing screen
limits due to fatigue and competing demnands; (4) exposure to inappropriate content; (5)
screen use as a coping mechanism for parents; and (6) proactive strategies, including
screen time limits and provision of alternative activities. Notably, two parents reported
instances of children experiencing seizures attributed to prolonged and unregulated
screen exposure.
Overall, excessive screen time can harm children's emotional and behavioral
health, but risks can be reduced through active parenting, structured use, and supportive
strategies.
Keywords: Screen time, parental perspectives, school-aged children, psychological well-being, mixed-methods study.
Screen time (Digital media)--Health aspects.
Children--Effect of technology on.
Parent and child.
Mixed methods research.
Nursing Research 2 (RLE) :--Nursing, Bachelor of Science in ;--NUR 107
(CON-Th) LG 221 D35 N87 / A5 N87 2025 E57