Factors Affecting Adults' Screen Time at Home
Author Information
Author(s): Van Dyck Delfien, Cardon Greet, Deforche Benedicte, Owen Neville, De Cocker Katrien, Wijndaele Katrien, De Bourdeaudhuij Ilse
Primary Institution: Research Foundation Flanders (FWO)
Hypothesis
What socio-demographic, psychosocial, and home-environmental factors are associated with adults' domestic screen time?
Conclusion
Educational level, age, self-efficacy, and perceived pros and cons were the most important factors influencing screen time in adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher education and self-efficacy were negatively associated with TV viewing time.
- Older age and higher BMI were positively associated with TV viewing time.
- More computers in the home were positively associated with leisure-time Internet use.
- Perceived pros of reducing screen time were negatively associated with both TV viewing and Internet use.
- Family social norms influenced leisure-time Internet use.
Takeaway
This study found that older and less-educated adults tend to watch more TV and use the Internet more at home, and feeling confident about reducing screen time can help.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study using a mail-out survey to collect data on screen time and its correlates.
Potential Biases
Self-reported measures may suffer from social desirability bias.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and self-reported data may be biased.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 20-65 years, with a mean age of 48.5 years; 47.3% were men.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001 for age and p=0.030 for BMI in relation to TV viewing time.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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