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

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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)

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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.

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  • Noor Shida Hashim & Lyidia Dahlia Dahlan & Squiter Macroy Wilsom Mukan, 2024. "The Relationship between Screen Time Activity and Sleep Habits Among School-Aged Children in Shah Alam, Selangor," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(11), pages 3559-3567, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:11:p:3559-3567
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    1. Diana Raj & Norafiah Mohd Zulkefli & Zalilah Mohd Shariff & Norliza Ahmad, 2022. "Determinants of Excessive Screen Time among Children under Five Years Old in Selangor, Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-11, March.
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