Supporting preschoolers’ transitions from screen time to screen-free time using augmented reality and encouraging offline leisure activity

Although promoting alternative offline activities after the consumption of entertaining media is advisable for supporting preschoolers’ healthy media usage habits, a smooth behavioral transition from screen time to screen-free time is challenging for both children and parents. In this study, we examine two methods for supporting such behavioral transition: the use of augmented reality(AR) technology and encouraging preschoolers to engage in...