Journal of Health Sciences
Vol 19 No 02 (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan (Journal of Health Science) 

Mother’s Commitment to Limiting Screen Time among Preschool-Aged Children and Its Influencing Factors

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Dhina Widayati (Stikes Karya Husada Kediri)
Madiha Mukhtar (The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

Excessive use of gadgets has a negative impact on children's health and development. Mothers' commitment to limiting screen time is key to preventing children from the negative impacts of gadget use. This study aims to analyze factors related to mothers' commitment to limiting screen time in preschool-aged children. The research design used was a correlational study. The sample in this study were 60 mothers with preschool children with a total sampling technique. The research variables were mothers' commitment to limiting screen time and factors such as age, education, occupation, number of children, mother's motivation, husband's support, and residential environment. The research instrument was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Chi-Square statistical test. The results showed that almost all mothers (85%) had sufficient commitment to limiting screen time. The results of data analysis with a significance of α <0.05 showed that education, occupation, motivation, and residential environment were related to mothers' commitment to limiting screen time in children, while age, number of children, and husband's support were not related. Mothers are expected to actively adjust strategies for limiting screen time for their children while still providing active support when with their children

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jhs

Publisher

Subject

Nursing

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Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan (Journal of Health Science) publishing articles with various perspectives, including literature studies and field studies. This journal focus and scope are: Nursing Midwifery Medical Sanitation Public Health Nutrition Medical ...