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Screen time and seasonal variation in physical activity among preschool children in Edmonton
DownloadFall 2009
Background: The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide. One main determinant of overweight and obesity is inactivity. Little is known about the factors that influence physical activity and sedentary behaviour among young children. Seasonal variation was examined as...
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The interplay between screen time and outdoor play on preschool children's cognitive and social-emotional development
DownloadFall 2024
Objective: 1) identify distinct profiles (i.e., subgroups) of screen time (ST) and outdoor play (OP) in a sample of preschool children, and 2) examine the mean differences in specific domains of cognitive and social-emotional development between these profiles. Method: Baseline data from the...