Preschool and Elementary School Studies

The Relationship between Mothers' Media Literacy and Behavioral Problems and the Rate of Use of Electronic Media in 4-6 Year-Old Children

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Fereshteh Soltani 1
Mansooreh Karimzadeh 2
Siyamak Tahmasebi 3
Akbar Biglarian 4

1 student of pre school of Tehran University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences

2 Associate professor of pre school, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Pre-school, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran

4 Associate Professor of Biostatistics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran

https://doi.org/10.22054/soece.2020.41398.1212
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between mothers' media literacy and the use of electronic media in children with behavioral problems of 4-6 year old children in Mojen. This is a descriptive-correlational study. The study population consisted of all parents and children of Mojen, and sample of 85 mothers with 4-6 year-old children in Mojen using cluster sampling method. Cochran's formula, with 95% confidence and 80% test ability, was selected from Quranic and Nursery schools and preschools around the city. Three questionnaires are: ASEBA Behavioral Problems, MLT-35 Media Literacy Questionnaire, and Electronic Media Use Questionnaire were used. Data analysis was performed at two levels of descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS 22 software. For this purpose, we used Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test, Pearson correlation and Spearman correlation, Mann-Whitney mean difference and independent t-test. Anger scales, attention problems, aggressive behavior, and generalized extrinsic problems with game play and sleep problems with mobile entertainment were significant in children.

Keywords

Behavioral problems
Electronic media
Media literacy
Preschool and Elementary School Studies
Volume 2, Issue 8
Spring 2017
Pages 33-68

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