SCREEN ADDICTION AS A PREDICTOR OF AGGRESSIVE TENDENCIES IN CHILDREN AGED 60-72 MONTHS

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Güley B., Varlıklıöz K., DOĞAN T., KESKİNKILIÇ A., EMRE O.

Journal of Inonu University Vocational School of Health Services, cilt.14, sa.2, ss.351-368, 2026 (Scopus, TRDizin)

Özet

Behaviour during early childhood, when the foundations of personality are laid, is crucial for adapting to social life and school. Children who exhibit negative behaviour, particularly in schools—the first institution encountered after the family—struggle to adapt to school to the school environment, form friendships, and gain peer acceptance, thereby facing significant social challenges. In recent years, it has been thought suggested that the increase in the amount of time children spend in front of screens has increased behavioural problems in children has led to more behavioural problems. It is very important crucial to prevent children from acquiring negative behaviours during this period. The aim of the study is to determine the effect of whether screen addiction as a predictor of predicts aggression tendencies aggressive tendencies in children aged 60-72 months. The study involved 155 children attending pre-school education preschool and their parents. Data were collected using the Information Form, the Aggression Orientation Scale for Children Aged 36-72 Months, and the Problematic Media Use Scale-Screen Addiction Scale for Children, Parent Form. The data were analysed using the Kruskal–Wallis H and Mann–Whitney U tests, and correlation and regression analyses. A statistically significant and positive relationship was found between screen addiction and aggressive tendencies in children aged 60-72 months. Recommendations were made to parents and teachers.