Program for the Study of Children and Media

 

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Zero to Eight: Children's Media Use in America
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Key Finding 1: Young Children Use Digital Media Frequently
Key Finding 2: Substantial Digital Divide
Key Finding 3: Kids Under 2 Spend Most Time Watching TV
Key FInding 4: TV Dominates Young Child Media Time
Key Finding 5: Broadcast TV Most Accessible
Key Finding 6: Demographic DIfferences in Media Use
Key Finding 7: Media Multitasking
 

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About the Research Program

The mission of Common Sense Media's Program for the Study of Children and Media is to provide parents, educators, health organizations, and policymakers with reliable, independent data on children's use of media and technology and the impact it has on their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development. For further inquiries, contact Colby Zintl at (415) 553-6753.

Featured Research

Zero to Eight: Children's Media Use in America
A Common Sense Media Research Study
October 25, 2011
A nationally representative survey of parents of U.S. kids ages zero to eight conducted to understand children's patterns of use for TV, reading, music, computers, video games, and mobile digital media.
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