Linda S. Pagani|Caroline Fitzpatrick|Tracie A. Barnett
Early childhood television viewing and kindergarten entry readiness
Université du Québec à Montréal|Université de Montréal|Université du Québec à Montréal|Université de Montréal|Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine|Université de Montréal
using large populationbased sample study aims verify whether televiewing 29 mo common early childhood pastime prospectively associated school readiness 65 moparticipants prospective longitudinal cohort 991 girls 1006 boys quebec longitudinal study child development parentreported data weekly hours televiewing 29 mo age conducted series ordinary leastsquares regressions childrens scores direct child assessments vocabulary mathematical knowledge motor skills well kindergarten teacher reports socioemotional functioning linearly regressed early televiewingevery sd increase 12 h daily televiewing 29 mo predicted decreases receptive vocabulary number knowledge scores classroom engagement gross motor locomotion scores well increases frequency victimization classmatesincreases total time watching television 29 mo associated subsequent decreases vocabulary math skills classroom engagement largely determined attention skills victimization classmates physical prowess kindergarten prospective associations independent key potential confounders suggest need better parental awareness compliance existing viewing recommendations put forth american academy pediatrics aap