Journal of Children and Media
Scope & Guideline
Navigating Media's Role in Child Development
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Child Development and Media Interaction:
Research exploring how different types of media influence cognitive, emotional, and social development in children. This includes studies on educational programming, interactive media, and the implications of media use on developmental milestones. - Parental Mediation and Guidance:
Investigations into the roles parents play in mediating their children's media experiences, including studies on parental attitudes, practices, and the effectiveness of various mediation strategies in promoting healthy media use. - Cultural Representations and Diversity:
Analysis of how children’s media portrays diverse cultures, identities, and social issues, examining the implications for children's understanding of the world, inclusivity, and representation in media. - Digital Citizenship and Ethics:
Research focusing on children's rights and responsibilities in the digital age, including studies on digital literacy, online safety, and ethical considerations surrounding children's media use. - Impact of Technology on Family Dynamics:
Exploration of how media and technology shape family interactions, communication patterns, and the overall family media environment, particularly in the context of modern challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Media Use:
A significant focus on how the pandemic has altered children's media consumption patterns, with studies examining the increase in screen time, the role of digital media in education, and the implications for child development during lockdowns. - Kidfluencing and Commercialization:
Emerging research on the phenomenon of 'kidfluencers' and its implications for children as consumers, exploring how social media influences children's purchasing behaviors and the ethical considerations of marketing to young audiences. - Digital Literacy and Citizenship:
A growing emphasis on developing digital literacy skills among children, with research exploring how educational frameworks can be adapted to teach children about responsible online behavior, digital rights, and critical engagement with media. - Parental Engagement in Digital Media:
Increasing interest in how parents navigate their children's media use in the digital age, including studies on parental control tools, mediation strategies, and the impact of parental attitudes on children's media experiences. - Diversity and Representation in Children's Media:
A rising trend toward analyzing the representation of diverse identities and experiences in children's media, focusing on how these portrayals affect children's understanding of social issues and their own identities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Television Viewing:
Research focusing solely on traditional television viewing patterns among children is decreasing, as studies increasingly emphasize digital media consumption, streaming services, and interactive formats that engage children more actively. - Focus on Passive Media Consumption:
There is a reduced emphasis on studies that treat children as passive consumers of media. Current research trends favor interactive and participatory media experiences, highlighting children's agency and active engagement with content. - Media Violence and Aggression Studies:
While still relevant, studies specifically targeting media violence and its direct effects on aggression among children are becoming less frequent, as scholars shift towards broader discussions on media literacy, digital well-being, and the overall context of media consumption.
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