@article{ref1,
title="Brief report: Television viewing and risk for attention problems in preschool children",
journal="Journal of pediatric psychology",
year="2007",
author="Miller, Carlin J. and Marks, David J. and Miller, Scott R. and Berwid, Olga G. and Kera, Elizabeth C. and Santra, Amita and Halperin, J. M.",
volume="32",
number="4",
pages="448-452",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: This study examined whether high levels of television viewing are associated with attention problems and hyperactivity in preschool children. METHODS: Parent and teacher ratings of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, objectively measured activity level, and parental estimation of early television exposure were collected for a sample of preschool children. Separate linear regression analyses were conducted with parent and teacher behavioral ratings and objectively assessed activity level as outcome variables. RESULTS: Results indicated that after controlling for demographic factors (i.e., age, sex, and SES), television exposure accounted for a significant proportion of the variance in teacher ratings of inattentive/hyperactive behaviors, as well as objectively measured activity level. CONCLUSIONS: These findings partially replicate those from a recent, highly publicized study indicating a correlation between television exposure and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-associated behaviors. However, it remains unclear as to whether elevated levels of television viewing are the cause or result of ADHD symptoms.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0146-8693",
doi="10.1093/jpepsy/jsl035",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsl035"
}