Advances in Policies and Guidelines, and Other Measures Related to Social Networking and Video Game Use in Minors
A Systematic Review of the Literature
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 22006992 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Obed Vargas-Salas (0000-0003-1084-3477, Catholic University of Santa María, autor de correspondencia), Juan Carlos Alcazar-Gonzales (0009-0000-4571-8938, Catholic University of Santa María), Óscar Francis Calle-Vera (0009-0002-8446-2765, Universidad Católica San Pablo), Fredy Nicolás Molina-Rodríguez (0000-0002-9596-2530, Catholic University of Santa María), Fernando Fernandez-F (0000-0001-6910-157X, Catholic University of Santa María), Fernando Alberto Fernández-Fernández (Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria, Arequipa, Peru), Marleny Lucy Carcausto-Zea (0009-0003-1824-3203, Catholic University of Santa María) |
| Año | 2025 |
| Volumen | 15 |
| Número | 4 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2025-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Editorial | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440251393158 |
| OpenAlex | W4416994588 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 29 |
In today’s digital era, the constant engagement with social networks and video games by minors has raised concerns about their well-being and safety online. This study systematizes evidence on policies, guidelines and other measures relating to the use of social media and video games by minors. This study is based on the PRISMA protocol and the criteria of the Joanna Briggs Institute, which results in a selection of 22 articles from databases such as Scopus, EBSCO, and Web of Science, for which inclusion criteria were applied that considered studies published since 2010 and that specifically address regulations and practices focused on the protection of minors. The results suggest that, although several countries have regulations regarding minors’ engagement with social networks and video games, the implementation of effective policies remains a challenge. In addition, there are disagreements over the effectiveness of age restrictions and parental supervision. Additionally, gaps in the literature persist, particularly regarding best practices for regulating online interaction and exposure to inappropriate content. Based on these findings, we propose recommendations to enhance current policies and highlight key areas for future research to promote the safe and responsible use of social networks and video games by minors
Grey literature · Social media · Systematic review · Video game · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Child Development and Digital Technology · Impact of Technology on Adolescents
The impact of heavy and disordered use of games and social media on adolescents’ psychological, social, and school functioning
The PRISMA 2020 statement
Compliance and alternative behaviors of heavy gamers in adolescents to Chinese online gaming restriction policy
Internet gaming disorder and problematic social media use in a representative sample of German adolescents
From TV to social media to “ambient” AI
Norwegian children’s perceptions of effectiveness of social media companies’ cyberbullying policies
Publication Bans in a Facebook Age
Social media addiction, escapism and coping strategies are associated with the problematic internet use of adolescents in Türkiye
Response to the Regulation of Video Games under the Youth Media Protection Act
Why parents help their children lie to Facebook about age
Bidirectional Within-Family Effects of Restrictive Mediation Practices and Adolescents’ Problematic Social Media Use
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
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| Altamente citado | No |