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Balancing screen time and social interactions : South African caregivers' experiences
Mini Dissertation (MSW (Play-Based Intervention))--University of Pretoria, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/103392 Balancing screen time and social interactions : South African caregivers' experiences Chiba, Jenita mia19862@gmail.com De Jager, Meagan UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Caregiver COVID-19 pandemic Middle childhood Screen time Social interaction Mini Dissertation (MSW (Play-Based Intervention))--University of Pretoria, 2025. This study explored the experiences of caregivers regarding the impact of screen time on the social interactions of children in the intermediate phase (grades 4–6). Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory and Vygotsky’s Social Interaction Theory, the research employed a qualitative, interpretivist approach using a case study design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six caregivers. Findings revealed both positive and negative effects of screen time, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of balance and healthy digital habits. The study recommends educational programmes for caregivers and policy development to guide appropriate screen use and support children’s social development. Social Work and Criminology MSW (Play-Based Intervention) Unrestricted Faculty of Humanities SDG-03: Good health and well-being SDG-04: Quality education 2025-07-16T08:02:10Z 2025-07-16T08:02:10Z 2025 2025 Mini Dissertation * S2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/103392 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.29564822 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Caregiver COVID-19 pandemic Middle childhood Screen time Social interaction Balancing screen time and social interactions : South African caregivers' experiences |
| title | Balancing screen time and social interactions : South African caregivers' experiences |
| title_full | Balancing screen time and social interactions : South African caregivers' experiences |
| title_fullStr | Balancing screen time and social interactions : South African caregivers' experiences |
| title_full_unstemmed | Balancing screen time and social interactions : South African caregivers' experiences |
| title_short | Balancing screen time and social interactions : South African caregivers' experiences |
| title_sort | balancing screen time and social interactions south african caregivers experiences |
| topic | UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Caregiver COVID-19 pandemic Middle childhood Screen time Social interaction |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/103392 https://doi.org/10.25403/UPresearchdata.29564822 |