Family meal time has changed with the emergence of technology. In order to study this, Radesky, et al. (2014) observed families at public restaurants. To describe technology use and parentchild interaction, the present study replicated this method. After receiving IRB approval, we observed 109 families at dinner time. Fiftythree percent of 161 caregivers did not use a device, and 17% of our caregivers were coded as highly absorbed with a device. These results suggest that device use is nuanced...
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- University CSU Monterey Bay
- Program Sustainable City Years Program
- Population Type Home Owners
- Focus Areas Equity
- Discipline Psychology
- University Department Psychology
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name City of Salinas