The Behavioral Effects of Mindfulness-Based Technology Use Training in Preschool Children
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age3-6
SponsorYazgulu Hemedoglu
About this trial
With the rapid advancement of technology, the use of digital devices has become widespread even in early childhood. While the conscious and controlled use of technology in the preschool period can contribute to children's development, prolonged and uncontrolled screen use can lead to various negative consequences such as sleep problems, attention issues, increased anxiety levels, and difficulties in social relationships. In particular, exposure to violent media content can cause children to perceive the world as more frightening and experience anxiety.
Mindfulness-based training supports individuals in directing their attention to the present moment, recognizing their emotions, and accepting their experiences without judgment. Such training is known to develop self-regulation, attention, and emotional awareness skills in children.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of mindfulness-based technology use training applied to preschool children on their media usage habits, sleep patterns, fear levels, and parent-child relationship. The study is planned as a randomized controlled trial with an experimental design. The intervention group will receive mindfulness-based technology use training, while the control group will receive no intervention. The study expects that mindfulness-based training will reduce children's screen time, improve sleep quality, decrease fear levels, and strengthen parent-child relationships. This study aims to contribute to the development of intervention programs that support healthy technology use in early childhood.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Obtaining verbal and written parental consent
Being in the 3-6-year-old preschool age range
Agreeing to participate regularly in the mindfulness training program
Being open to communication and group interaction during the training process
Disqualifiers
Refusing to participate in the study or withdrawing consent during the process
Having a cognitive or physical impairment that would prevent the completion of the questionnaires
Having a level of absenteeism that could affect the implementation of the study
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training Program
BehavioralThe intervention consists of a mindfulness-based technology use awareness education program designed for preschool children aged 3-6 years. The program will be implemented over 6 weeks, with two sessions per week conducted in a classroom setting. Each session will include short, developmentally appropriate mindfulness activities lasting approximately 5-10 minutes, such as breathing awareness, attention focusing, emotional awareness, relaxation exercises, and activities that promote conscious and balanced technology use. The program aims to improve children's self-regulation, attention, emotional awareness, and responsible media use habits. Throughout the intervention period, parents will be informed about the session content and encouraged to support their children in practicing the activities at home to reinforce the skills learned during the sessions.
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training ProgramExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: controlNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT MINDFULNESS AWARENESS SCALE
Mindfulness levels in children will be assessed using the Child and Adolescent Mindfulness Measure (CAMM). The scale consists of 10 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (never) to 4 (always). Before calculating the total score, items are reverse coded (0=4, 1=3, 3=1, 4=0; the score of 2 remains unchanged). The total score is obtained by summing all item scores. Possible total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating higher levels of mindfulness. The scale does not include subscales or a specific cutoff score. CAMM is a widely used self-report measure designed to assess mindfulness levels in children and adolescents.
Time frame
From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).Secondary outcomes
1
PROBLEMATIC MEDIA USE SCALE
Problematic media use levels in children will be assessed using the Problematic Media Use Scale. The scale consists of 9 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (always). The total score is calculated by summing all item scores and dividing by the number of items (9) to obtain a mean score. Possible scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating higher levels of problematic media use in children. The scale is designed to evaluate problematic patterns of media use in childhood.
Time frame
From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).2
Children's Fear Scale
The Children's Fear Scale was developed by Özalp (2018) to assess children's levels of fear. The scale is a visual rating tool consisting of facial expressions representing different levels of fear. Participants (children or parents) are asked to select the face that best represents the child's level of fear. Facial expressions on the scale are scored on a scale of 0 to 4. A score of 0 indicates no fear, while a score of 4 represents the highest possible level of fear. Higher scores on the scale indicate a higher level of fear.
Time frame
From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).3
Sleep Disorder Scale for Children
The Sleep Disorder Scale for Children was developed by Ağadayı (2020) to assess sleep disorders in children. The scale consists of a total of 26 items and assesses six subscales: difficulties initiating and maintaining sleep, sleep-related breathing disorders, sleep arousal disorders, sleep-wake transition disorders, excessive daytime sleepiness, and excessive sweating during sleep. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (always). The total score on the scale ranges from 26 to 130. Higher scores indicate more sleep disorder symptoms in children.
Time frame
From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).4
Parent-Child Relationship Scale
The Parent-Child Relationship Scale is a self-report measure developed by Hetherington and Clingempeel (1992) to assess the quality of the relationship between parents and children. The scale consists of a total of 15 items and includes subscales that assess the positive and negative aspects of the parent-child relationship. Participants respond to each item using a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (not at all) to 5 (extremely). Scores obtained from the scale reflect the quality of the parent-child relationship. The Turkish adaptation was conducted by Aytaç, Çen, and Yüceol (2018), and the internal consistency coefficients were reported as 0.81 for the positive relationship subscale and 0.80 for the negative relationship subscale.
Time frame
From the baseline (pre-test) at the start of the intervention through to immediately after the 6-week mindfulness-based technology use program (post-test).Sponsors and contacts
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Yazgulu Hemedoglu
Lead sponsor
Agri Ibrahim Cecen University
Sponsor institution
Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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