Early Childhood Education and Parenting (ECEPA)
Vol 1, No 1 (2024)

The Role of Parents in the Use of Gadgets in Early Childhood

Novi Hidayati (Institut Agama Islam Bunga Bangsa Cirebon)
Heny Djoehaeni (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Badru Zaman (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Feb 2025

Abstract

This research is motivated by the importance of the role of parents, especially the role of the father which cannot be ignored. This study aims to see parental mediation given by fathers and mothers to children when using gadgets. The research method uses a qualitative approach with a case study research design. Data collection uses in-depth interviews and field notes involving three parents who have children aged 2-5 years in Harjamukti, Cirebon City which were analysed using grounded theory. The results of this study indicate that parents discuss, search, choose, and explain content that can be accessed in active mediation. Then, in the restriction mediation, parents provide restrictions on time, content, application, and distance. Co-viewing mediation is a way to increase closeness with the children and avoid excessive use of gadgets. Thus, parents collaborate on active mediation, restriction mediation, and co-viewing mediation to regulate and manage their children's use of gadgets.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ECEPA

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

Description

Early Childhood Education and Parenting (ECEPA) promotes research in the field of early childhood education, parenting, and ethno parenting with particular respect to Indonesia, but not limited to authorship or topical coverage within the region. Contributions are expected from lecturers, ...