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Screen-obsessed: Parenting in the Digital Age is the first book solely focusing on parental supervision of children's media use. This book distills important information regarding how parents can effectively guide their offspring living in the multimedia environment. This book discusses an extensive range of theories, issues, and subjects of parental mediation. Readers will discover how parental mediation works, new and traditional theoretical facets, and how this knowledge can be applied in various settings pertinent to the family.
Sample Chapter(s)
Foreword
Chapter 1: Introduction
Contents:
- Introduction to Media and Children as Users of Media:
- Introduction
- Media: Overview
- Children and Media
- Parental Mediation Research, Theory, and Engagement:
- Parents and Media
- Parental Mediation: Overview
- Determinants of Parental Mediation
- Important Areas of Study:
- Children's Exposure to Specific Content Risks and Parental Mediation
- Digital Media and New Issues
- Advertising
- Parental Mediation and Culture
- Social and Policy Initiatives, Implications, and Future Research:
- Guidelines & Regulations
- Resources & Initiatives from International Bodies & Governments
- Resources Availed by Non-profits and Social Organizations
- Conclusions and Future Considerations in Parental Mediation Research
Readership: Students in tertiary institutions, government policy makers and academics/researchers. Its exhaustive coverage is expected to provide a comprehensive picture of parental mediation research and evidence-based recommendations for educators and policy makers.
