The Relationship Between Mother's Occupation and the Intensity of Toddlers’ Gadget Use
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37287/ijghr.v8i2.777Keywords:
gadget use intensity, mother’s occupation, toddlerAbstract
Background: The use of digital devices among early childhood has increased significantly, which can
impact aspects of child development. This phenomenon is also influenced by various environmental
factors, including the role and activities of parents in their children's daily lives. Objective: The aim
of this study is to determine the relationship between maternal occupation and the intensity of gadget
use among toddlers in Gatak Village.Method: This was a descriptive correlative study with a cross-
sectional approach. The study involved 69 mothers who had children aged 1–3 years and were selected
using purposive sampling. The demographic data questionnaire was used to evaluate the
characteristics of children and mothers, while the gadget use was evaluated using the gadget usage
questionnare. Data analysis used the Chi-Square test Result: Statistical tests showed a p-value of 0.019
(p < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between mothers' occupation and the intensity of
gadget use among toddlers in Gatak Village. Conclusion: Mothers who work outside the home tend
to have children with higher gadget use intensity compared to stay-at-home mothers.
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