Here is a list of recently published studies on children, media, and health which explore a range of topics:
Calamaro, C.J., Mason, T.,& Ratcliffe, S.J. (2009). Adolescents living the 24/7 lifestyle: Effects of caffeine and technology on sleep duration and daytime functioning. Pediatrics, 123(6), e1005-e1010.
- To explore the relationship between new media technology and new,
popular energy drinks which may impact sleep duration in adolescents.
Evans, W. D., Davis, K.C., Ashley, O.L., Blitstein, J., Koo, H., & Zhang, Y. (2009). Efficacy of abstinence promotion media messages: Findings from an online randomized trial. Journal of Adolescent Health, Available Online 1 June.
- To evaluate the efficacy of messages from the Parents Speak Up
National Campaign (PSUNC) to promote parent–child communication about
sex.
Ko, C., Yen, J., Liu, S., Huang, C. & Yen, C. (2009). The associations between aggressive behaviors and internet addiction and online activities in adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health, 44(6),598-605.
- To evaluate (a) the association between Internet addiction and
aggressive behaviors, as well as the moderating effects of gender,
school, and depression on this association; and (b) to evaluate the
association between Internet activities and aggressive behaviors.
Okuma, K. & Tanimura, M.
(2009). A preliminary study on the relationship between characteristics
of TV content and delayed speech development in young children. Infant Behavior and Development, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 26 May 2009.
- To explore the association between delayed language development and heavy TV viewing in toddlers.
Vogel, I., Verschuure, H., van der Ploeg, C., Brug, J. & and Raat, H. (2009). Adolescents and MP3 players: Too many risks, too few precautions. Pediatrics, 123(6), e953-e958.
- To assess risky and protective listening behaviors of adolescent
users of MP3 players and the association of these behaviors with
demographic characteristics and frequency of use.
Use the free CMCH Database of Research to find other studies on children, media, and health.
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