Predictors of family screen time exposure among students in selected higher education institutions in central Luzon, Philippines
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This study aims to determine the predictors of family screen time exposure among higher education students in Central Luzon, Philippines. This study used a descriptive correlation research design with the help of an online survey as the primary data-gathering tool. With the help of convenience sampling, 290 students voluntarily participated in the online survey. The proponents used a modified questionnaire which underwent validity and reliability (Cronbach Alpha = 0.90). For data analysis, the study used descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS 23. The study found that attitude (x̅ = 2.88), expectation (x̅ = 2.76), and family support (x̅ = 2.85) got an “often” remarks from the respondents and only family opinion (x̅ = 2.37) got a “sometimes” response. The available gadgets or devices of the respondents is one (x̅ = 1.78) and they “often” observe family as model of screen time exposure (x̅ = 2.73). Inferential statistics further confirmed the association between expectation (r = .336), opinion (r = .202), support (r = .167), the presence of gadgets (r = .265) with family as a model. Finally, the respondents’ opinion (B = .451), support (B = .423), and the presence of gadgets and devices (B = .181) predicted the family as a model for screen time exposure. The researchers recommend important suggestions to students, family, faculty, and the institution in dealing with screen time exposure management.
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