Parenting digital youth: How now?

DJ Schiano, C Burg, AN Smith, F Moore - Proceedings of the 2016 CHI …, 2016 - dl.acm.org
DJ Schiano, C Burg, AN Smith, F Moore
Proceedings of the 2016 CHI Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors …, 2016dl.acm.org
This paper gives initial results from a project on family dynamics around digital media use.
From a large survey and (ongoing) interviews, we provide a wealth of data on parental
concerns and mediation practices with" digital youth" of all ages." Addiction" is a primary
concern. Results underscore the contribution of parenting and family factors in moderating
use. The need for better" parental controls" is palpable; we suggest reimagining them as
collaborative tools to help train self-regulation.
This paper gives initial results from a project on family dynamics around digital media use. From a large survey and (ongoing) interviews, we provide a wealth of data on parental concerns and mediation practices with "digital youth" of all ages. "Addiction" is a primary concern. Results underscore the contribution of parenting and family factors in moderating use. The need for better "parental controls" is palpable; we suggest reimagining them as collaborative tools to help train self-regulation.
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