Associations between Media Use and Executive Dysfunction among Preschool Children in Bangkok, Thailand
Issued Date
2023-02-21
Resource Type
ISSN
24745871
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85163930346
Journal Title
Journal of Child Science
Volume
13
Issue
1
Start Page
E85
End Page
E95
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Child Science Vol.13 No.1 (2023) , E85-E95
Suggested Citation
Wannapaschaiyong P., Wattanakijthamrong S., Kallawicha K., Sutchritpongsa S. Associations between Media Use and Executive Dysfunction among Preschool Children in Bangkok, Thailand. Journal of Child Science Vol.13 No.1 (2023) , E85-E95. E95. doi:10.1055/s-0043-1770099 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/87916
Title
Associations between Media Use and Executive Dysfunction among Preschool Children in Bangkok, Thailand
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Abstract
This study aims to describe the relation between media use characteristics and executive dysfunction in Thai preschoolers. Secondary data were retrieved from a cross-sectional study to compare two Thai executive functions (EFs) assessment forms. Questionnaire data from 110 caregivers of preschool children were analyzed. The research materials included a sociodemographic information form, parenting style and dimensions questionnaire, a 1-week screen time diary, and the behavior rating inventory of executive function-preschool version (BRIEF-P). Findings showed a 23.6% prevalence of executive dysfunction among Thai preschool children. Children's media use characteristics associated with global executive dysfunction included less co-viewing time with caregivers. Shorter co-viewing time was linked to a deficiency of inhibition, emotional control, and planning and organization. Meanwhile, extended viewing of low-quality content was associated with impaired working memory. However, total screen time and setting screen time limits were not associated with executive dysfunction. Co-viewing with caregivers and limiting exposure to low-quality content must be promoted to minimize the adverse effects on EF development.