October 7, 2025Discover PsychologyOpen Access

A qualitative exploration of parental attitudes and strategies in mediating 10–11-year-old children’s screen use during leisure time

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Qualitative analysis reveals parental attitudes and challenges in managing screen use in children, indicating a need for supportive strategies.

Parents face complex challenges in managing screen use, balancing relaxation and promoting other activities.
Thematic analysis of interviews with 17 parents highlights the cyclical nature of decision-making regarding screen time.
Parental views on screen use reflect a desire for balance, integrating relaxation with encouragement for offline activities.
Future directions include innovative strategies to help parents align values with children's interests in digital media.

Høy et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative analysis reveals parental attitudes and challenges in managing screen use in children, indicating a need for supportive strategies.