SynthesisBMC psychology2025
The relationship between school-age students' literacy skills and digital well-being: a systematic review.
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- The Serial Mediating Role of Cognitive Flexibility and Digital Literacy in the Relationship Between Metacognitive Awareness and Digital Well-Being.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2026Article
- The relation between social media use and novel psychoactive substance use among adolescents - the mediating role of internalizing and externalizing behaviors.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- The Mechanism and Design Principles of Serious Games in Enhancing Adolescents' Internet Adaptability.JMIR serious games · 2026Article
- The impact of parental behaviour in the digital age on awareness of cyberbullying prevention: the role of technological literacy and parental stress.BMC psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis systematic review examines the relationship between literacy skills and digital well-being among school-age students. Digital technology has transformed education and daily life, creating opportunities and challenges. Understanding how literacy skills influence students' ability to safely and effectively navigate digital environments is crucial for educational policy and practice.
methodsThe study followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines and searched five databases (WoS, Scopus, ERIC, EBSCO Teacher Reference Center, and H.W. Wilson) for the relevant peer-reviewed articles. Of the 798 initial articles, 17 met our inclusion criteria. Studies were assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) for methodological quality, with data analyzed thematically to identify patterns in the relationship between literacy and digital well-being.
resultsThe analysis revealed four key themes: (1) digital competence correlates positively with well-being, improving psychological health, and reducing cyber aggression; (2) demographic factors influence digital well-being, with females demonstrating higher awareness; (3) educational interventions using game-based learning and augmented reality effectively improve digital literacy and well-being; and (4) online risks typically originate from immediate social environments rather than strangers, requiring a balance between the technology's social benefits and overuse effects.
conclusionsThe findings demonstrate a strong relationship between literacy skills and digital well-being among K-12 students. Educational interventions should integrate critical thinking with technical skills, adopt gender-sensitive approaches, and address digital access inequalities. Recommendations include developing longitudinal studies across socioeconomic contexts, exploring AI's impacts on digital well-being, and providing comprehensive teacher training to support students' healthy digital development.
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