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Nanik Indahwati *1 
, Ali Maksum2 , Sasminta Christine YH3 , Bayu Prakoso3 , Afifan Yulfadinata3 , M. Fatur Rohman3
, Ali Maksum2 , Sasminta Christine YH3 , Bayu Prakoso3 , Afifan Yulfadinata3 , M. Fatur Rohman3
1- Department of Physical Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia. , nanikindahwati@unesa.ac.id
2- Postgraduate School of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
3- Department of Physical Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2- Postgraduate School of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
3- Department of Physical Education, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
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Background. Gadgets have become a common phenomenon for children in all countries. Excessive use of gadgets hurts children's development, both physically and mentally.
Objectives. This study aims to reveal the pattern of gadget use in children and its impact on their motor skills and mental health.
Methods. The participants were 355 children aged 12-15 years in Surabaya, consisting of 47.6% males and 52.4% females. A questionnaire was used to reveal the pattern of screen time and children's mental health by MHQol. Meanwhile, the Barrow Motor Ability test measured children's motor skills. Regression analysis was used to test the impact of one variable on another variable, and ANOVA was used to test differences between data groups.
Results. The study's results proved that students' average screen time duration was 5.9 hours/day. Females' screen time access was higher than that of males. Gadget use was correlated with children's motor abilities, a beta coefficient of -0.116 and an F value of 4.839 (p<0.05). The frequency and duration of screen time also significantly affect children's mental health, with beta coefficients of -0.118 and -0.167, respectively, and an F value of 8.226 (p<0.05).
Conclusion. The higher the duration of gadget use, the lower their motor skills. The higher the frequency and duration of using gadgets, the worse the child's mental health. Males' mental health is better than that of females.
Objectives. This study aims to reveal the pattern of gadget use in children and its impact on their motor skills and mental health.
Methods. The participants were 355 children aged 12-15 years in Surabaya, consisting of 47.6% males and 52.4% females. A questionnaire was used to reveal the pattern of screen time and children's mental health by MHQol. Meanwhile, the Barrow Motor Ability test measured children's motor skills. Regression analysis was used to test the impact of one variable on another variable, and ANOVA was used to test differences between data groups.
Results. The study's results proved that students' average screen time duration was 5.9 hours/day. Females' screen time access was higher than that of males. Gadget use was correlated with children's motor abilities, a beta coefficient of -0.116 and an F value of 4.839 (p<0.05). The frequency and duration of screen time also significantly affect children's mental health, with beta coefficients of -0.118 and -0.167, respectively, and an F value of 8.226 (p<0.05).
Conclusion. The higher the duration of gadget use, the lower their motor skills. The higher the frequency and duration of using gadgets, the worse the child's mental health. Males' mental health is better than that of females.
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APPLICABLE REMARKS
APPLICABLE REMARKS
- Gadget use has been shown to hurt children's motor abilities. The longer the duration of gadget use, the lower their motor abilities.
- The frequency and duration of screen time significantly affect children's mental health. The higher the frequency and duration of using gadgets, the worse their mental health condition.
- There are significant differences in mental health between males and females. Males' mental health is better than that of females.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Sport Psychology and its Related Branches
Received: 2025/03/10 | Accepted: 2025/07/15
Received: 2025/03/10 | Accepted: 2025/07/15
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