Parental Mediation in Children's Use of Mobile Devices: A Comparative Study Between Argentina and Colombia

Rocío López-Ordosgoitia, Jaime Andrés Piracón-Fajardo, Valentina Arias, Diana Alexandra Giraldo-Cadavid

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Abstract

Parental mediation in the use of mobile devices by children represents a major daily challenge for
contemporary families. This article aims to identify, from a child’s perspective, the ways in which
parents provide support, the tensions in the forms of regulation, and the presence of extended family around children’s use of mobile devices. For this purpose, a comparative analysis of qualitative data has been conducted, capturing the perspectives of 120 children from Colombia and Argentina aged 9 to 12 years. The results were consistent in both countries. Parents are increasingly involved in their children’s use of mobile devices, accompanying them in navigating risks and fostering opportunities. The broader family networks and the value of familism,
characteristic of Latin American families, are also present in digital mediation activities. From the
children’s perspective, family members, particularly mothers and fathers, are their primary resource for solving problems, providing technical assistance, and addressing risky situations. The results revealed that children perceive parental mediation in the use of mobile devices as an ongoing negotiation that involves both tensions and moments of dialogue and connections.
Translated title of the contributionMediaciones parentales en el uso de dispositivos móviles desde la perspectiva infantil: estudio comparativo entre Argentina y Colombia
Original languageEnglish
Article numbere27867
Pages (from-to)1-17
Number of pages17
JournalRevista Mediterranea de Comunicacion
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 Jan 2025

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