Report on the After-school Life Status of Children:Leisure and Entertainment
Leisure and entertainment is an important component of Chinese children's after-school life.In 2023,the China National Children's Center,in collaboration with the Institute of Extracurricular Education for Primary and Secondary School Students at Capital Normal University and the Institute of Social Science Survey at Peking University,conducted a nationwide survey on children's after-school living conditions.Based on the survey data,this study found that:(1)Over 70%of Chinese children participate in colorful off-line activities for leisure and entertainment,with the highest proportion of taking physical exercise and playing in public space in communities or parks,and they spend most of their time in taking a rest,having social interaction,and watching performances.(2)Over 60%of children participate in online activities for leisure and entertainment,with the highest participation rate of watching videos,televisions,movies,cartoons,and short videos,and they spend most of their time in playing online games.(3)Nearly 50%of children participate in offline activities with the accompaniment of their parents for leisure and entertainment.(4)Both offline and online leisure and entertainment activities are generally favored by children,while parents place more emphasis on offline activities.(5)There are significant differences in the proportion and duration of children's participation in offline and online activities for leisure and entertainment among different genders,educational stages,and regions.Therefore,we should strengthen the top-level design to advocate the scientific method of leisure and entertainment;pay attention to improving the quality of leisure and entertainment activities for rural children;encourage peer interaction in offline leisure and entertainment activities;and put stress on the supervision of online leisure and entertainment activities for children.
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