The Relationship between Screen Time Activity and Sleep Habits Among School-Aged Children in Shah Alam, Selangor

Noor Shida Hashim, Lyidia Dahlia Dahlan and Squiter Macroy Wilsom Mukan
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Noor Shida Hashim: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Malaysia
Lyidia Dahlia Dahlan: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak Campus, Sarawak, Malaysia
Squiter Macroy Wilsom Mukan: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak Campus, Sarawak, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 11, 3559-3567

Abstract: Introduction: Screen time impacts children’s health as electronic device usage rises, affecting sleep quality and growth. Balancing screen use is essential. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between screen time activities and sleep habits among school-aged children in Shah Alam, Selangor. The research was conducted to address the growing concern regarding the impact of screen time on children’s sleep patterns. Method: This study was conducted in Shah Alam, Selangor involving 379 school-aged children aged 7-12 years old. A sample of school-aged children was selected, and data on their screen time activities and sleep habits were collected using standardized measures. Results: The findings revealed a significant association between increased screen time and disrupted sleep patterns among the respondents. Recommendation: The implications of these findings for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals are discussed, along with recommendations for promoting healthy screen time habits and improving sleep quality among school-aged children. This study contributes to the growing body of research on the impact of screen time on children’s health and well-being, highlighting the need for further attention to this important public health issue.

Date: 2024
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