Developing a measure to understand young children's Internet cognition and cyber-safety awareness: a pilot test

Author(s)
Edwards, Susan
Nolan, Andrea
Henderson, Michael
Skouteris, Helen
Mantilla, Ana
Lambert, Pamela
Bird, Jo
Publication Date
2016
Abstract
Advancements in technology have increased preschool children's access to the Internet. Very little research has been conducted to identify pre-school-aged children's understandings of the Internet and ramifications of being 'online'. Without an understanding of children's thinking about the Internet, it is difficult to provide age- and pedagogically appropriate cyber-safety education. This study developed and pilot-tested an interview schedule that focuses on the Internet thinking and cyber-safety awareness of Australian children aged 4-5 years. The schedule is informed by sociocultural theory, cyber-safety education research and approaches for researching with young children. The schedule shows potential to elicit children's understandings of the Internet and cyber-safety awareness. Adjustments are required to allow more contextualised responses from children.
Citation
Early Years, 36(3), p. 322-335
ISSN
1472-4421
0957-5146
Link
Language
en
Publisher
Routledge
Title
Developing a measure to understand young children's Internet cognition and cyber-safety awareness: a pilot test
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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