The Association Between Screen Time Duration and Language Development Among Children Aged 2–5 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors

  • Maria Katharina Nini Papang Medical Education Study Program, Faculty of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
  • Christina Olly Lada Department of Dryland and Archipelagic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
  • Audrey Gracelia Riwu Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
  • Regina Marvina Hutasoit Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Keywords:

screen time duration, language development, children aged 2-5 years

Abstract

Language development is a crucial aspect of a child’s growth and development. A child’s language development can be influenced by the duration of screen time, particularly during the “golden age” of 2–5 years. This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between screen time duration and language development in children aged 2–5 years. This study was conducted in the service areas of the Sikumana Community Health Center and the Tarus Community Health Center with a sample size of 60 participants using a sequential sampling method. The research method employed was quantitative with a cross-sectional design. Based on the results of the chi-square test, a p-value of 0.02 was obtained, indicating that there is a relationship between screen time duration and language development in children aged 2–5 years.

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2026-04-01

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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): April (In Progress)

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