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Implementation of Operant Conditioning Method through Play Media to Reduce Screen Time in Children

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  • Rizky Yuniarti Palipung

    (Master of Science Psychology, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia)

  • Diah Karmiyati

    (Master of Science Psychology, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, Indonesia)

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Excessive use of electronic media can negatively affect children’s cognitive, socioemotional and relationship development with parents. This study aimed to reduce children’s screen time through an operant conditioning method using play media. Using a quasi-experimental design, the study involved 10 children aged 4-6 years with screen time of more than 4 hours/day. Results showed a significant decrease in average screen time to 1 hour/day. The intervention included positive reinforcement (praise, rewards), negative reinforcement (reduced homework), and punishment (reduced playtime). Play activities such as puzzles, role play, and physical activities also improved children’s social and cognitive skills. This method effectively reduces gadget dependency and strengthens the parent-child relationship, thus providing significant benefits to child development and family dynamics.

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  • Rizky Yuniarti Palipung & Diah Karmiyati, 2025. "Implementation of Operant Conditioning Method through Play Media to Reduce Screen Time in Children," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(6), pages 3905-3914, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-6:p:3905-3914
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