https://library.icmglt.org/files/original/cf85693bb6b91e826a9fec941ce692ba.png 960891bf47cbc905c1130e4cb6046688 https://library.icmglt.org/files/original/f152600d829f45110fd144f04e8f5fd4.pdf b25af567047cf658129921008552aa37 Electronic Resource View Source <a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26248-0">https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26248-0</a> Document Type Journal article Author(s) Anh Ly, Gina Dimitropoulos, Brae Anne McArthur, Julianna Watt, Emma Cullen, Sheri Madigan Volume Vol. 26 Issue No. 1 Publisher BioMed Central Journal Name BMC Public Health Publication Date 2026 ISBN 14712458 Region Canada Language English Access Open Access Abstract Background Evidence suggests that the uptake of pediatric guidelines for screen use is generally low, which highlights a need to better understand the familial factors shaping children’s digital media use. This study aimed to explore parents’ perspectives regarding digital media use guidelines, including the factors that influence adherence to recommendations. Methods Semi-structured interviews with 28 parents of young children were analyzed using thematic analysis. Purposive and snowball sampling were employed to recruit parents through notices posted at grocery stores, libraries, preschools, and a university database. Results Three overarching themes emerged: (1) influences and variations on digital media use in families; (2) views regarding guidelines; and (3) recommendations for disseminating and improving uptake of guidelines. Sub-themes included parental attitudes, family context, child characteristics, lack of information, parenting stress, and knowledge dissemination strategies. Conclusions Parental views regarding guidelines are shaped by personal attitudes, family context, child characteristics, availability of information, and societal influences. Recommendations include highlighting the developmental impacts on children, the effects of different types of screen activities, and strategies for limiting digital media use. Dissemination of information should use a multi-faceted approach that involves different sectors such as health and education, providing follow-up assessments, and building supportive environments. Cataloger Julia Arizono Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Qualitative Study Examining Household Context and Parental Perspectives on Preschoolers’ Digital Media Use Guidelines Subject The topic of the resource Digital media Canada Children COVID-19 Epidemiology Family Parenting Public Health Social Media