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What are the reasons young parents allow kids (0-6) screen time on the parent’s own devices?

Hello, we’re Ea, Elana and Gaby, students from Devine working on a research project about how and why parents allow their children to use screens.

Our goal is to better understand parents’ daily routines, challenges, and motivations when it comes to screen use at home.
Your answers will help us gain real insights into family habits and how technology fits into children’s lives.

The survey takes 10 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous and will be used only for research purposes.

Thank you for taking the time to help us out with our project!

Section A: About You

1. What is your relationship to the child?

1. What is your relationship to the child?

2. How old are you?

2. How old are you?

3. How many kids do you have?

4. How old is/are your kid/s?

4. How old is/are your kid/s?

5. How would you describe your daily routine?

5. How would you describe your daily routine?

If you picked other please clarify you answer.

6. How would you describe your family’s lifestyle?

6. How would you describe your family’s lifestyle?

7. Who is usually at home during the day with your child?

7. Who is usually at home during the day with your child?
A
B
C
D
E

If you picked other please clarify you answer.

If not you, how is their daily routine different from yours?

8. Briefly describe a typical weekday for you and your child.

Section B: Screen Habits

9. How often does your child use a screen (phone, tablet, TV, etc.)?

9. How often does your child use a screen (phone, tablet, TV, etc.)?

10. What kind of device does your child use most often?

10. What kind of device does your child use most often?

11. How long does your child usually spend on screens each day?

11. How long does your child usually spend on screens each day?

12. When is your child most likely to use a screen?(Select all that apply)

12. When is your child most likely to use a screen?(Select all that apply)

Other

13. What type of content does your child usually watch or play?(Select all that apply)

13. What type of content does your child usually watch or play?(Select all that apply)

Other

Section C: Motivations & Parenting Choices

14. When your child uses a screen, how often do you join in or watch together?

14. When your child uses a screen, how often do you join in or watch together?

15. What are your main reasons for letting your child use screens? (Select all that apply)

15. What are your main reasons for letting your child use screens? (Select all that apply)

Other

16. How do you feel about your child’s current screen time?

16. How do you feel about your child’s current screen time?

17. What are your general thoughts or feelings about children using technology and media?

18. Did you change your parenting approach to screen time because of others’ influence?

18. Did you change your parenting approach to screen time because of others’ influence?

If Yes, who influenced you most? (friends, social media, experts, partner, etc)

19. If you set limits on your child’s screen time, what methods do you use and what activities replace screen time?

Section D: Scenarios & Reflections

20. Scenario: You’re working from home, and your child is upset and wants your attention. What do you do?

20. Scenario: You’re working from home, and your child is upset and wants your attention. What do you do?

Other (describe)

21. If a friend told you your child watches “too much” how would you respond?

22. If you had to reduce your child’s screen time tomorrow, what would be the hardest part for you?

Possible interview

For this research we are also doing interviews about screen time and kids.
Would you be open to do an interview about this topic?
If so, reach us at [email protected] with your email address or phone number and when you would be available online or face-to-face in Kortrijk.