Children and adolescents in front of screens: a paradigm shift in the relationship and mediation model

This paper reviews the major theories and research that analyze the relationship between children and screens. In addition, the agents which act as mediators that help children in the interpretation of the messages are considered. As a conclusion, it is observed that the new forms of multiscreen acc...

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Published inHistoria y comunicación social Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 353 - 365
Main Authors Ortiz Sobrino, Miguel Ángel, Marta Lazo, Carmen, Gabelas Barroso, José Antonio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Universidad Complutense de Madrid 01.01.2019
Subjects
television; reception; children; adolescents; screens; mediation
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Summary:This paper reviews the major theories and research that analyze the relationship between children and screens. In addition, the agents which act as mediators that help children in the interpretation of the messages are considered. As a conclusion, it is observed that the new forms of multiscreen access used by children and adolescents have developed new consumption styles and that information and communication technologies (ICT) have resulted in new styles of interpersonal and group relationships. The impact of the multiscreen society should be analyzed in light of the role played by different mediators and by educommunication.
ISSN:1137-0734
1988-3056
DOI:10.5209/hics.64499