Technological Devices and Their Effect on Preschool Children’s Eating Habits in Communities of Mixed Socioeconomic Status in Istanbul; a Pilot Cross-Sectional Study

The use of technological devices is increasing in all age groups, especially in preschool-aged children. However, there is a limiting number of studies investigating the relationship between the use of technological devices, eating behavior, and weight status in preschool children. The aim of this s...

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Autores principales:	Aleksandra S. Kristo, Nur Çinar, Stefanos L. Kucuknil, Angelos K. Sikalidis
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:83767768c76f42b9a054e74d1827e9fe2021-11-25T16:46:15ZTechnological Devices and Their Effect on Preschool Children’s Eating Habits in Communities of Mixed Socioeconomic Status in Istanbul; a Pilot Cross-Sectional Study10.3390/bs111101572076-328Xhttps://doaj.org/article/83767768c76f42b9a054e74d1827e9fe2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/11/11/157https://doaj.org/toc/2076-328XThe use of technological devices is increasing in all age groups, especially in preschool-aged children. However, there is a limiting number of studies investigating the relationship between the use of technological devices, eating behavior, and weight status in preschool children. The aim of this study was (1) to describe total usage of technological devices, (2) to evaluate level of exclusive use of such devices by children, (3) to investigate children’s eating behaviors and diet in relation to screen time and type. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 104 children aged 2–5 years in Küçükçekmece and Bakırköy, Istanbul. Data collection consisted of a validated parental questionnaire on demographics and the child’s use of technology and eating behavior, while associations in children were examined using logistic regression analysis. The analysis of the obtained data uncovered a strong association between children’s TV and tablet/smart phone use and the foods consumed by children when using these devices (<i>p</i> = 0.0001; <i>p</i> = 0.012). Also, there was a significant association between children’s eating habits and TV, and tablet/smart phone durations of use (<i>p</i> = 0.015; <i>p</i> = 0.025), but not with computer duration of use (<i>p</i> > 0.05). Obesity and associated health problems can arise as results of suboptimal eating behavior, such as the ones observed in our study, which are also intensified with an increased duration of use of technological devices. The attitude of families towards prudent use of technological equipment is of great importance in impacting present and future health.Aleksandra S. KristoNur ÇinarStefanos L. KucuknilAngelos K. SikalidisMDPI AGarticlepreschool childreneating behaviorstechnological devicesweight statusPsychologyBF1-990ENBehavioral Sciences, Vol 11, Iss 157, p 157 (2021)
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spellingShingle	preschool children eating behaviors technological devices weight status Psychology BF1-990 Aleksandra S. Kristo Nur Çinar Stefanos L. Kucuknil Angelos K. Sikalidis Technological Devices and Their Effect on Preschool Children’s Eating Habits in Communities of Mixed Socioeconomic Status in Istanbul; a Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
description	The use of technological devices is increasing in all age groups, especially in preschool-aged children. However, there is a limiting number of studies investigating the relationship between the use of technological devices, eating behavior, and weight status in preschool children. The aim of this study was (1) to describe total usage of technological devices, (2) to evaluate level of exclusive use of such devices by children, (3) to investigate children’s eating behaviors and diet in relation to screen time and type. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 104 children aged 2–5 years in Küçükçekmece and Bakırköy, Istanbul. Data collection consisted of a validated parental questionnaire on demographics and the child’s use of technology and eating behavior, while associations in children were examined using logistic regression analysis. The analysis of the obtained data uncovered a strong association between children’s TV and tablet/smart phone use and the foods consumed by children when using these devices (<i>p</i> = 0.0001; <i>p</i> = 0.012). Also, there was a significant association between children’s eating habits and TV, and tablet/smart phone durations of use (<i>p</i> = 0.015; <i>p</i> = 0.025), but not with computer duration of use (<i>p</i> > 0.05). Obesity and associated health problems can arise as results of suboptimal eating behavior, such as the ones observed in our study, which are also intensified with an increased duration of use of technological devices. The attitude of families towards prudent use of technological equipment is of great importance in impacting present and future health.
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author	Aleksandra S. Kristo Nur Çinar Stefanos L. Kucuknil Angelos K. Sikalidis
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author_sort	Aleksandra S. Kristo
title	Technological Devices and Their Effect on Preschool Children’s Eating Habits in Communities of Mixed Socioeconomic Status in Istanbul; a Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
title_short	Technological Devices and Their Effect on Preschool Children’s Eating Habits in Communities of Mixed Socioeconomic Status in Istanbul; a Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
title_full	Technological Devices and Their Effect on Preschool Children’s Eating Habits in Communities of Mixed Socioeconomic Status in Istanbul; a Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
title_fullStr	Technological Devices and Their Effect on Preschool Children’s Eating Habits in Communities of Mixed Socioeconomic Status in Istanbul; a Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
title_full_unstemmed	Technological Devices and Their Effect on Preschool Children’s Eating Habits in Communities of Mixed Socioeconomic Status in Istanbul; a Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
title_sort	technological devices and their effect on preschool children’s eating habits in communities of mixed socioeconomic status in istanbul; a pilot cross-sectional study
publisher	MDPI AG
publishDate	2021
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Technological Devices and Their Effect on Preschool Children’s Eating Habits in Communities of Mixed Socioeconomic Status in Istanbul; a Pilot Cross-Sectional Study

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