Media Use by Families : Correlations with Intelligence , Problem Behavior , and Family Environments
Hye Won Park,Mun Tae Park
Abstract
Five metropolitan cities in Korea were the setting for a survey of the use of media by 622 families. Correlations with children`s problem behavior, cognitive development, and family environment were analyzed. Parents completed questionnaires on media use by family members, children`s problem behavior, and family environment. Children were tested individually with 4 sub-scales of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale. There were age as well as sex differences in the use of media. There were correlations between children`s use of media and their problem behavior, intelligence, and family environment. Regression analyses revealed that the parents` use of media was the most important determinant of children`s use of media. Therefore, adult media education as well as children`s education is recommended as a way to improve the media environment for children.
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