EFFECT OF SCREEN ADDICTION EDUCATION FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGED 4-6 ON PROBLEMATIC MEDIA USE AND DIGITAL PARENTING SELF-EFFICACY (SEMU-46)

May 11, 2026 updated by: Fatmanur Bayrak, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

THE EFFECT OF SCREEN ADDICTION EDUCATION GIVEN TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGED 4-6 ON CHILDREN'S PROBLEMATIC MEDIA USE AND PARENTS DIGITAL PARENTING SELF-EFFICACY

This study aims to examine the effect of screen addiction education given to parents of children aged 4-6 on children's problematic media use and parents digital parenting self-efficacy. The widespread use of digital technologies in early childhood has increased children's media habits and led to a risk of problematic screen use. It is known that parent knowledge and attitudes toward digital media directly influence children's media behaviors. Therefore, this study will evaluate the effectiveness of parental education in reducing children's problematic media use and improving parents digital parenting skills.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The rapid development of digital technologies has significantly changed the lifestyles of children in early childhood. The widespread use of digital devices such as televisions, tablets, smartphones, and computers has integrated media into children's play, learning, and socialization processes. However, this also increases the risk of problematic media use and screen addiction, particularly during the critical developmental period of ages 4-6.

Previous studies indicate that children's media usage behaviors are directly influenced by parents knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding digital media. In this context, digital parenting self-efficacy refers to parents' ability to manage, guide, and protect their children's digital media use. However, many parents struggle to adapt to the rapidly evolving digital environment and face difficulties in effectively regulating their children's media consumption.

This study is designed to evaluate the effect of screen addiction education provided to parents of children aged 4-6 on children's problematic media use and parents digital parenting self-efficacy. The intervention includes training on digital media use, screen time management, and protective parenting strategies. The study is expected to contribute to the development of healthy media habits in early childhood and to strengthen parents digital parenting skills.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

64

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Kahramanmaraş
      • Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye), 4600
        • Zubeyde Hanim Kindergarten Gulbahar Hatun Kindergarten

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Being 18 years of age or older. Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the research. Having the ability to read, write, speak, and understand Turkish. Having a child aged 4-6 years. The child attending the relevant preschool. Participating in the training sessions required by the research.

Exclusion Criteria:

Refusal to participate in the study. The child having special needs or a chronic illness. Having difficulty understanding and speaking Turkish.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Control Group
Screen addiction training will not be provided.
Experimental: Intervention Group
Screen addiction training will be provided.
Behavioral: screen addiction training
The training program was prepared using specialized booklets and presentations, and in line with expert opinions.
Other Names:
  • Parent-Based Screen Use Intervention
  • 4-6 Age Group Screen Addiction Training

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Digital Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Digital Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale, this scale was developed to assess parents' self-efficacy levels regarding media use. Items are scored on a Likert scale from 1 (not at all competent) to 5 (very competent). The scale consists of three sub-dimensions: digital literacy, digital safety, and digital communication. An increase in the score indicates a higher level of parental self-efficacy.
6 weeks
Problematic media use scale
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Problematic media use scale, the scale items are Likert-type, scored between 1 (never) and 5 (always). The total score obtained from the scale is divided by the number of items (27) to calculate the mean score. An increase in the obtained score indicates an increase in the level of problematic media use.
6 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Ayfer Kara, Dr. Assistant Professor, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Institute of Health Sciences

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 5, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

June 15, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 23, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 15, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 15, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KSIU-SBF-FB-01

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be shared in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of children and their families.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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