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Internet Screen Exposure Behaviors among Chinese Children and Adolescents: Dynamic Features, Behavioral-psychological Associations, and Influencing Factors

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This research assesses internet screen exposure behaviors among Chinese children and adolescents during COVID-19.
National survey data collected from 2019 to 2022 using multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling.
Survey conducted across 31 provinces to assess internet usage among students.
Analysis of psychological dependence and content creation rates related to internet exposure.
Excessive screen time (>2 h/day) showed an S-shaped trend from 2019 to 2022, with increased psychological dependence (P < 0.001).
In 2022, the internet penetration rate reached 97.2% among children and adolescents, while content creation rate was only 10.3%.
Family guardianship structure impacts the risk of internet screen exposure (P < 0.05).

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Randomized trial shows changes in internet screen exposure and psychological dependence in youth, indicating a need for effective usage strategies.

Chang et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial shows changes in internet screen exposure and psychological dependence in youth, indicating a need for effective usage strategies.