The relation between television exposure and executive function among preschoolers.
AI Nathanson, F Aladé, ML Sharp… - Developmental …, 2014 - psycnet.apa.org
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This study investigated the relations between television exposure during the preschool
years and the development of executive function (EF). Data were gathered from 107 parents
of preschoolers who provided information on children's television viewing, background
television exposure, exposure to specific televised content, and the age at which children
began watching television. Preschoolers' EF was assessed via one-on-one interviews. We
found that several indicators of television exposure were significantly related to EF. These …
years and the development of executive function (EF). Data were gathered from 107 parents
of preschoolers who provided information on children's television viewing, background
television exposure, exposure to specific televised content, and the age at which children
began watching television. Preschoolers' EF was assessed via one-on-one interviews. We
found that several indicators of television exposure were significantly related to EF. These …
Abstract
This study investigated the relations between television exposure during the preschool years and the development of executive function (EF). Data were gathered from 107 parents of preschoolers who provided information on children’s television viewing, background television exposure, exposure to specific televised content, and the age at which children began watching television. Preschoolers’ EF was assessed via one-on-one interviews. We found that several indicators of television exposure were significantly related to EF. These findings suggest that EF may be an important construct for continued research on the effects of media on young children.(PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
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