Dijitalleşme, Yapay Zekâ ve Aile İçi İletişim: Ebeveynlerin Çocuklarının Yapay Zekâ Kullanımına İlişkin Deneyimleri

Abstract

Bu çalışma, 11–18 yaş aralığında çocukları bulunan ebeveynlerin, çocuklarının yapay zekâ (YZ) kullanımına ilişkin deneyimlerini ve bu kullanımın aile içi iletişime yansımalarına ilişkin algılarını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Nitel araştırma yaklaşımının benimsendiği çalışmada, amaçlı örnekleme ile belirlenen on ebeveynle derinlemesine görüşmeler yapılmış ve veriler tematik analizle çözümlenmiştir. Analiz sonucunda “aile içi iletişim pratiklerinin dönüşümü”, “duygusal alan olarak yapay zekâ”, “dijital bağımlılık ve sosyal izolasyon riski”, “dijital güvenlik ve değerler erozyonu” ve “gelecek öngörüleri ve aile yapısı” olmak üzere beş tema belirlenmiştir. Bulgular, ebeveynlerin çocuklarının YZ ve dijital teknoloji kullanımını ilişkisel, bilişsel ve kültürel boyutlarda değerlendirdiğini; bu kullanımı hem destekleyici bir araç hem de çeşitli risk ve kaygıların kaynağı olarak algıladığını göstermektedir. Çalışma, dijital ebeveynlik, medya okuryazarlığı ve çocukların YZ kullanımı tartışmalarına ebeveynlerin bakış açısından katkı sunmaktadır.

Keywords

• Yapay zekâ
• Dijital ebeveynlik
• Dijital dönüşüm
• Aile içi iletişim
• Ebeveynlik

Ethical Statement

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Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, and Family Communication: Parents' Experiences Regarding Their Children's Use of Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

This study aims to examine the experiences of parents of children aged 11–18 regarding their children's use of artificial intelligence (AI) and their perceptions of its implications for family communication. A qualitative approach was adopted, and in-depth interviews were conducted with ten parents selected through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Five themes emerged: "Transformation of family communication practices," "Artificial intelligence as an emotional space," "Risks of digital addiction and social isolation," "Digital security and the erosion of values," and "Future projections and family structure." The findings indicate that parents evaluate their children's use of AI and digital technologies across relational, cognitive, and cultural dimensions, perceiving it both as a supportive tool and as a source of various risks and concerns. The study contributes, from parents' perspective, to discussions on digital parenting, media literacy, and children's use of AI.

Keywords

• Artificial intelligence
• Digital parenting
• Digital transformation
• Family communication
• Parenthood

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