Early media education in the family. Determinants for parental media mediation Cover Image

Wczesna edukacja medialna w rodzinie. Uwarunkowania rodzicielskich form mediacji korzystania z mediów
Early media education in the family. Determinants for parental media mediation

Author(s): Anna Kołodziejczyk
Subject(s): Education
Published by: Instytut Badań Edukacyjnych
Keywords: psychology; media mediation; media use; young child; family

Summary/Abstract: Article discusses the problem of the parental informal educational role in the use of media by young children. The aim of the research was to identify the determinants for active and passive media mediation. Based on interviews with parents of 313 children aged from six months to six years and six months, it was found that during this period the frequency of active mediation increases. Active mediation depends on the size of the family in which a child is growing up. Parents’ belief about positive media effects promotes viewing together with children. The frequency of passive media mediation is lower, the more family screen-media are a regular part of the child’s environment. Active and passive media mediation are more frequently applied by parents that are more aware of potential negative media effects.

  • Issue Year: 123/2013
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 17-36
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish