Socio-developmental outcomes among children in relation to their activities: A Cross-sectional descriptive study

Authors

  • Sadia Tameez-ud-din Research Intern, BMY Health, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Mustafa Hussain Imam Liaquat National Medical College
  • Mutahhar Talha Research Intern, BMY Health, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Khadija Tul Kubra Research Intern, BMY Health, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Fakhar Raza Rizvi Research Intern, BMY Health, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Syed Muhammad Ali Haider Research Associate, BMY Health, Lahore, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Keywords: behavioral change, speech delay, children, screen time, physical activities

Abstract

Background: A child’s socio-developmental skills such as speech and behavioural changes in regards to their social interaction is an important phenomenon to be studied for. Due to technological advances these skills are

Objective: To compare ability to speak and behavioral changes in children in relation with their physical activity and screen time.

Study Design: This was a cross-sectional survey.

Place and Duration of the Study: Study was conducted at BMY Health in a period of nine months from January 1st, 2023 to September 5, 2023.

Methodology: 249 participants out of 401 were used for data analysis. Data was collected via Google Forms having informed consent form and self-constructed questionnaire with a total of 27 questions about social behavior and speech delay among children with high screen time and physical activity. All statistical analysis was done in SPSS 22 software.

Results:  

Conclusion: Screen time and physical healthy activity have variable effects on child development. Children with high usage of electronic devices were found to have nightmares and aggressive behavior. They had, indeed, teen personalities with good concentration level. On the other hand, those with physical activity had lesser mood changes and better speech comprehension with healthy social interaction.

Published

2025-01-30

Issue

Vol. 48 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Articles