ERIC Number: EJ1303206
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0952-3987
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Examining Parents Perception on Elementary School Children Digital Safety
Martin, Florence; Gezer, Tuba; Anderson, Jimmeka; Polly, Drew; Wang, WeiChao
Educational Media International, v58 n1 p60-77 2021
Children are exposed to digital devices at an early age. This study examines parents' perception of student digital safety on technology use, time spent, parent concerns and knowledge on various digital safety topics. Through a survey-based study, we analyzed data collected from 113 parents. Parents mentioned that their kids use Internet via tablets and laptops primarily to watch videos, play games, and for schoolwork. Parents were knowledgeable about apps and gaps their children used for education and entertainment. Regarding time limits and restricting access, 40% of parents let their kids online for 1-2 hours in a day and 47% of parents set time limits. Parents are concerned all the time about their child's digital safety with the biggest concern being their kids being exposed to sexual content and them talking to strangers. Parents perceive themselves to be knowledgeable on most of the digital safety topics discussed in this study. Parents recommend to ensure age restrictions and identity verification when using various websites and games. This study has implications for parents of elementary school children.
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Child Safety, Internet, Handheld Devices, Laptop Computers, Information Technology, Educational Technology, Leisure Time, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Use, Knowledge Level, Bullying, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Security, Information Security, Privacy, Cooperation, Communication Skills, Behavior, Parent Role, Age Differences, Gender Differences, Elementary School Students, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Games, Time
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 2015554
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