Problematic Media UseSEMU-46NCT07591545
EFFECT OF SCREEN ADDICTION EDUCATION FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGED 4-6 ON PROBLEMATIC MEDIA USE AND DIGITAL PARENTING SELF-EFFICACY
A study testing screen addiction training in people with Problematic Media Use and Parent-Child Relational Problem, run by Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Problematic Media Use, Parent-Child Relational Problem, Screen Media Use
- What is being tested?
- screen addiction training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2026to 15 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- Refusal to participate in the study. The child having special needs or a chronic illness. Having difficulty understanding and speaking Turkish.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Zubeyde Hanim Kindergarten Gulbahar Hatun Kindergarten
Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, 4600
About this study
Official title: 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.
Read the 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.
- Being tested
- screen addiction training
- Keywords
- Parent education, problematic media use, randomized controlled trial, 4-6 years old, digital parenting self-efficacy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
screen addiction trainingBehavioural
Also called Parent-Based Screen Use Intervention, 4-6 Age Group Screen Addiction Training
The training program was prepared using specialized booklets and presentations, and in line with expert opinions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | No intervention | Screen addiction training will not be provided. |
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Screen addiction training will be provided. Receives: Behavioral: screen addiction training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Digital Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale
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.
Measured: 6 weeks
Problematic media use scale
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.
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 May 2026
- Study start1 Jan 2026
- Primary completion5 Mar 2026
- Study completion15 Jun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Problematic Media UseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This is a randomized controlled trial with a parallel group design. Participants are assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group receives a parental education program, while the control group receives no intervention. Outcomes are measured before and after the intervention.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fatmanur Bayrak, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
- Investigators
- Ayfer Kara, Dr. Assistant Professor, Study director, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Institute of Health Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07591545
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KSIU-SBF-FB-01
- Acronym
- SEMU-46
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 15 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of children and their families.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- 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
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07591545
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SEMU-46 / KSIU-SBF-FB-01
- Keywords
- Parent education, problematic media use, randomized controlled trial, 4-6 years old, digital parenting self-efficacy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
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 design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This is a randomized controlled trial with a parallel group design. Participants are assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group receives a parental education program, while the control group receives no intervention. Outcomes are measured before and after the intervention.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Control Group | No intervention | –Screen addiction training will not be provided. |
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Behavioral: screen addiction trainingScreen addiction training will be provided. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 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.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Refusal to participate in the study. The child having special needs or a chronic illness. Having difficulty understanding and speaking Turkish.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| screen addiction trainingAlso: Parent-Based Screen Use Intervention, 4-6 Age Group Screen Addiction TrainingThe training program was prepared using specialized booklets and presentations, and in line with expert opinions. | Behavioural | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
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.
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.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared in order to protect the privacy and confidentiality of children and their families.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Ayfer Kara, Dr. Assistant Professor study director
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Institute of Health Sciences
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing screen addiction training in people with Problematic Media Use and Parent-Child Relational Problem, run by Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Digital Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 May 2026.