00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-8027295163992922260 Buklod 20260331132602.0 t r |||| u| ta 260331s2024 xxu r |||| u|eng d DCHE rda eng LG 995 2024 F2 F37 Faraon, Arlene Robina N. author Parenting mediation practices on the use of gadgets among preschool children in selected urban setting in the Philippines Arlene Robina N. Faraon. Quezon City University of the Philippines Diliman 2024 xii, 229 leaves illustrations 28 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier In partial fulfillment for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Child Development Thesis Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Child Development University of the Philippines Diliman 2024 This thesis is available to the public. Thesis classification: F This study seeks to describe the context of young children's gadget use. It also recognized the different concerns on children’s use and identify parents' mediation practices to address concerns. Samples of sixty parents with preschool children aged 3-5 years old living in an urban city were taken purposively for an in-depth interview to exhaust narration of their experiences. A descriptive research design was used, and results were coded to interpret the patterns and themes. The majority of parents allow access to gadgets daily with conditions. Mothers introduced gadgets even before 2 two years old. The mother has a significant influence on children’s use and choices of content. This also includes the media environment she cultivates at home, which promotes access. It started as a parent-directed activity and then developed into a child-directed activity. Gadgets are mainly used for entertainment and parenting tools. Despite the benefits, parents are concerned with its adverse effects. Parents are worried about health-related, behavioral, developmental, and sex-related concerns. However, parents still allow use despite the issues related to the use. The current benefits outweigh these concerns and risks. Parental mediation strategies are used to manage and mitigate its harmful effects on children's lives. Most parents use Restrictive mediation to enforce rules and discipline. More than half of them combine it with other strategies, such as technical and co-viewing. Active mediation is believed to be the most effective strategy to promote meaningful conversations over content and media consumption but is not commonly practiced. Young children. Gadgets. Screen media. Digital literacy. Parental mediation. Jamero, Josephine Louise adviser. Roldan, Aurorita adviser. Thesis Available for University of the Philippines Diliman via Digital Archives. Click here to access https://digitalarchives.upd.edu.ph/item/61959/971/afifbCAi55eAe9fj7AGlaE60 UP Paper UPD DCHE LG 995 2024 F2 F37 Thesis