Table 8 Summary of screen time minutes by child gender
Screen time, by type (minutes) | Females | Males | Difference (males - females) |
|---|---|---|---|
Time spent watching TV/DVD | Mean = 77.18 SD = 59.68 | Mean = 77.61 SD = 69.03 | 0.43 |
Time spent using the computer/laptop for non-homework related activities | Mean = 42.02 SD = 63.65 | Mean = 50.00 SD = 82.49 | 7.98* |
Time spent using tablet or Ipad | Mean = 34.26 SD = 56.71 | Mean = 32.73 SD = 55.48 | −1.53 |
Time spent playing video games | Mean = 6.59 SD = 27.36 | Mean = 34.59 SD = 59.55 | 28.00* |