Revisiting Home Environment in the Digital Age: Empirical Comparison of FCI Subscales With Screen Use in Rural China

Key Points

• This research aims to assess the relevance of traditional Family Context Indicators (FCI) in relation to screen use in rural China.
• Empirical comparison of traditional FCI items and screen use data
• Focus on rural China population
• Analysis of predictive value of FCI related to screen use
• Traditional FCI items show limited predictive value for screen use.
• Educational screen use demonstrates positive effects on caregiving.
• Indications for updating FCI to incorporate digital media.