Stages of Change for Screen Time Behavior among High School Female Students

Objective(s): The aim of this study is to understand stages change for screen time behavior among high school female students. Methodology: Part the was an experimental randomized controlled trial used guide study. conducted at Al-Wihdah High School females in Al-Nasiriyah City. encompassed a simple random sample 144 instrument includes subjects’ sociodemographic characteristics age, living arrangement, family’s socioeconomic status. It also Transtheoretical Model Change measures Stages Screen Time Scale (Short Form) which five questions, each question represents one Time. (Continuous Measure), Processes Scale, Self-Efficacy and Decisional Balance Data were collected using self-reported method period from November 1st, 2021 April 10th, 2022. analyzed statistical package social science (SPSS) windows, version 26. Results: values use group noticeably increase by compared control (Pretest = 76.47 vs. 68.87, Posttest II 79.05 69.18, 81.15 66.90) respectively. Higher score means greater use. Conclusion: Subjects Action Stage enjoy better Pros refraining excessive recreational than those Preparation Contemplation