To Study the Effects of Cocomelon on Young Children’s Behaviour and Emotions

Abstract

Early childhood is a critical stage for behavioural and emotional development. With the increasing use of digital media, animated programs such as CoComelon have become a common source of entertainment for young children. The present study aimed to examine the effects of CoComelon exposure on children’s behavioural and emotional functioning. The sample consisted of 100 children. Based on exposure scores, 65 children were categorized into the high exposure group and 35 into the low exposure group. Data were collected using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ; Goodman, 1997) and a self-constructed CoComelon Exposure Questionnaire. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between CoComelon exposure and behavioural outcomes (r = .49, p < .001), and a strong positive relationship with emotional outcomes (r = .74, p < .001). Independent samples t-test results further indicated significant differences between children with high and low exposure across both behavioural and emotional domains (p < .001). Overall, the findings suggest that higher exposure to CoComelon is associated with increased behavioural and emotional difficulties among young children, highlighting the importance of balanced and supervised media use during early childhood.