Table 2.
Bivariate correlations between some of the descriptive characteristics of parents and children, and parenting practices and children's screen time (n = 1115).
| Descriptive characteristics | Mean (SD) | Min-Max | Screen time (hours/day) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child's Age (years) | 9.03 (1.95) | 6–13 | 0.262 | <0.01 |
| Number of children at home | 2.07 (0.78) | 1–5 | −0.010 | |
| Parenting Practices Scale | 172.48 (13.55) | 124–203 | ||
| Positive Problem Solving | 39.53 (5.04) | 18–48 | −0.004 | |
| Negative Problem Solving | 30.60 (2.82) | 18–36 | 0.105 | <0.01 |
| Functional Family | 31.49 (3.53) | 16–36 | −0.069 | <0.05 |
| Over-reactive | 40.59 (3.40) | 27–48 | 0.115 | <0.01 |
| Inconsistent | 15.93 (2.06) | 6–20 | 0.166 | <0.01 |
| Interactive | 14.34 (2.72) | 7–20 | −0.130 | <0.01 |