A Synthesis Study and Qualitative Modeling of Children’s Media Consumption Regimen with an Emphasis on Parental Mediation
Keywords:
Media consumption regime, children, parental mediation, restrictive mediation, participatory mediation, synthesis research, qualitative modeling, media literacy, media harmsAbstract
This study aimed to conduct a qualitative synthesis and model the media consumption regimen of children with a focus on the role of parental mediation. The research employed a qualitative meta-synthesis approach. The data source consisted of 70 purposively selected Persian and English articles published between 2014 and 2024. Data collection was done through document extraction, and thematic analysis was performed using MAXQDA software. The findings indicated that parental mediation plays a significant role in regulating children’s media consumption. Four primary mediation styles were identified: restrictive (focused on time/content control), participatory (involving active engagement and dialogue), monitoring (direct and indirect supervision), and educational (empowerment through guidance). Key influencing factors included internal and external motivations, both positive and negative consequences of media use, and parents’ level of media literacy. The study also highlighted generational and cultural effects and the necessity of policy frameworks. The results suggest that a comprehensive parental mediation model can effectively regulate children’s media consumption, reduce potential harms, and foster their cognitive, emotional, and social development. This model offers a practical framework for parents, educators, and policymakers to improve media literacy and safeguard child well-being in the digital age.
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