Training of media sign literacy and intelligence
Effects on preschoolers’ cognitive skills
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9744456 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marie Sophie Hunze (0000-0003-3115-6406, University of Würzburg, corresponding author), Franziska Freudenberger (0000-0002-4892-8719, University of Würzburg), Yvonne Gerigk (0000-0002-2939-8310, Chemnitz University of Technology), Peter Ohler (0009-0008-8899-6821, Chemnitz University of Technology), Gerhild Nieding (0000-0001-8524-6883, University of Würzburg) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 74 |
| Pages | 101582 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cognitive Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0885-2014 • E-ISSN: 1879-226X |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cogdev.2025.101582 |
| OpenAlex | W4410464388 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 50 |
Children's media sign literacy (MSL) has been identified as a predictor of knowledge acquisition from media and academic competencies, surpassing even intelligence. Based on this empirical finding, a tablet-based training program to enhance MSL was developed. In a pretest-posttest experiment involving 152 preschoolers, this training program was compared with an active control group, using a digital inductive reasoning (IR) training, and a passive control group, continuing with the daily preschool activities. Preschoolers' MSL, intelligence, and diverse academic precursors were assessed. Results demonstrated significant improvements in MSL among preschoolers undergoing the MSL training program. Unexpectedly, the IR training showed significant impact only on one of the four intelligence subscales, and participants in the MSL group even outperformed the IR group on another subscale. Both training programs significantly improved participants' letter knowledge, and the IR training furthermore significantly improved participants' phonological awareness
Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Literacy · Media literacy · Pedagogy · Child Development and Digital Technology · Education and Technology Integration · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |