(03-07-11) Viewing TV Before Bedtime and Watching Violent Content Affect Kids' Sleep

Preschoolers who watch violent content or view television before bedtime have more sleep problems, according to a Pediatrics study.
Researchers assessed media usage and sleep habits among roughly 600 preschool-aged children via surveys and media diaries. They found that children who used television, computers, or video games after 7 p.m. reported more sleep issues (e.g., repeated night wakings, nightmares, daytime tiredness). Watching violent content any time of day also was associated with sleep problems.
Children with televisions in their bedrooms watched more violent content and were more likely to have sleep problems.
The authors conclude: "Pediatricians can advise parents to focus on reducing violent content and evening media use, which may be both more acceptable and feasible for families living in the digital age than focusing on a global reduction or elimination of media use. For families reluctant to change their child's media use, discussion about the impact on sleep may increase parental motivation."

Source : Pediatrics article (Free abstract)

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