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The Behavioral Effects of Mindfulness-Based Technology Use Training in Preschool Children

NCT07477353 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-03-19

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Child
  • Mindfulness
  • Media Use

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training Program

The 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Yazgulu Hemedoglu

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
3 Years
Max Age
6 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-15
Primary Completion
2026-06-30
Completion
2026-07-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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