Cumulative Social Risk and Child Screen Use: The Role of Child Temperament.
Brae Anne McArthurRochelle F HentgesDimitri A ChristakisSheila McDonaldSuzanne ToughSheri MadiganPublished in: Journal of pediatric psychology (2021)
Young children predisposed to high-intensity pleasure seeking and negative affectivity in environments characterized as high in social risk may be prone to greater durations of screen use. Findings suggest that an understanding of social risks and individual characteristics of the child should be considered when promoting healthy digital health habits.