Digital Interventions for Combating Internet Addiction in Young Children: Qualitative Study of Parent and Therapist Perspectives (Preprint) DOI
Yansen Theopilus, Abdullah Al Mahmud, Hilary Davis

et al.

Published: Dec. 20, 2023

BACKGROUND Internet addiction is an emerging mental health issue in this digital age. Nowadays, children start using the internet early childhood, thus making them vulnerable to addictive use. Previous studies have reported that risk of tends be higher lower-income regions with lower quality life, such as Indonesia. Indonesia has high risks and prevalence addiction, including children. Digital interventions been developed option combat However, little known about what parents therapists perceive these types interventions. OBJECTIVE This study aims investigate experiences, perceptions, considerations regarding for combating young Indonesian METHODS used a qualitative exploratory approach through semistructured interviews. We involved 22 aged 7 11 years 6 experienced The interview data were transcribed analyzed thematic analysis. RESULTS Participants recognized 3 existing addiction: Google Family Link, YouTube Kids, Apple parental control. They perceived could beneficial continuously promoting healthy behavior supporting supervision. not highly due limitations apps’ functionality usability, capability, parent-child relationships, cultural incompatibility, privacy. CONCLUSIONS findings suggest should focus only on restricting monitoring screen time but also suggesting substitutive activities children, developing children’s competencies behavior, improving literacy parents, decision-making promote their Suggestions future are provided, features more usable relatable, investigating gamification enhance motivation capability managing use, providing tailored or personalized content suit users’ characteristics, considering provision training information use privacy agreements.

Language: Английский

Persuasive strategies in digital interventions to combat internet addiction: A systematic review DOI Creative Commons
Yansen Theopilus, Abdullah Al Mahmud, Hilary Davis

et al.

International Journal of Medical Informatics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 195, P. 105725 - 105725

Published: Dec. 16, 2024

Language: Английский

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Distinct Social Factors Are Linked to Epistemic Curiosity and Digital Information‐Seeking Among Adolescents: Generalizability Across 41 Countries DOI Open Access
Farhan Ali

Journal of Adolescence, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

Language: Английский

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Investigating the balance of privacy versus security in online family banking. DOI

Katie Thomas,

Adam Joinson, Danaë Stanton Fraser

et al.

Published: June 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Growing Up with Same-Sex Parents: An Exploration on Filipino Teenagers with Having Same-Sex Couples as Parents DOI

Chezka Meluh May A. Isidro,

John Rev V. Angeles,

Shane B. Audije

et al.

Cognizance Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(6), P. 360 - 399

Published: June 30, 2024

This research investigates various formation processes that have been developed by teenagers who same-sex couples as parents. Same-sex parenting in the Philippines faces challenges due to deep religious traditions view it unconventional. topic aims explore experiences of Filipino undergoing puberty with parents, focusing on adopting and raising a child relative. The study revealed adolescents experienced despite having In our analysis this topic, found out possible causes their adjustments society including socializing other people, difficulty opening about making friends, lack communication also experiencing changes body its behavior during adolescence care resulted teenagers' behavioral changes, majority being teenagers’ sole perception different things without much influence from parents socialization unaffected environment they live in. However, these results are dependent how raised them reacts family structure.

Language: Английский

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Preventive Interventions for Internet Addiction in Young Children: Systematic Review (Preprint) DOI
Yansen Theopilus, Abdullah Al Mahmud, Hilary Davis

et al.

Published: Feb. 6, 2024

BACKGROUND In this digital age, children typically start using the internet in early childhood. Studies highlighted that young are vulnerable to addiction due personal limitations and social influence (eg, family school). Internet can have long-term harmful effects on children’s health well-being. The high risk of for populations like has raised questions about how best prevent problem. OBJECTIVE This review study aimed investigate existing interventions explore future directions or reduce risks younger than 12 years. METHODS systematic was conducted following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses) guidelines. We searched relevant literature from 4 research databases (Scopus, Web Science, PubMed, PsycINFO). included 14 primary studies discussing their efficacy outcomes. RESULTS preventive identified were categorized into four approaches as follows: (1) education, (2) parenting strategy, (3) strategic physical activity, (4) counseling. Ten showed promising preventing reducing with small-to-medium effect sizes. Interventions enhance competencies having appropriate online behaviors literacy more likely show better force screen time. shift focus activities real-world also engagement internet, thereby addictive behaviors. each approach temporariness, accessibility, implementation) valuable considerations developing interventions. CONCLUSIONS findings suggest need develop sustainable accessible encourage healthy through strategies, substitutive overdependence internet. Developing tools support systems be beneficial improve capability, efficiency, accessibility Future consider appropriateness within familial context culture provide adequate implementation training. Last, policy makers experts contribute by making design guidelines product developers products overuse children.

Language: Английский

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Perception of Technology Use, Online Safety, and Advertising Among Minors DOI
Alaitz Gutierrez-Jauregi, María Elena Aramendia-Muneta, Rocío Alarcón-López

et al.

Advances in information security, privacy, and ethics book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 263 - 294

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

The spread of communication technology has transformed socialization, with Spain consistently exceeding the European average in internet access—Navarra notably leads connectivity. However, excessive use, particularly among youth, poses challenges. Responsibility for minors' tech use extends beyond parents to society and institutions. This study uses quantitative research on a representative sample minors, analysing both perceived actual usage, role social agents shaping habits safety perceptions. Results highlight importance context digital habits, revealing links between perceptions, parental control, norms. also explores perceptions online advertising, emphasizing need raise privacy awareness regulate ads targeting offering insights into youth consumption

Language: Английский

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The Importance of Child Guard Apps Worldwide DOI
Mohammad Arshad,

Logesh Kumar Jankeeram,

Sajad Majeed

et al.

Published: Dec. 15, 2024

In today’s digital age, where children are exposed to the online world, need for effective parental control apps has become more critical than ever. This article explores significance of Child Guard in safeguarding children’s experiences globally. It delves into these apps’ various features and benefits, their impact on safety, challenges they address. Additionally, it discusses role parents caregivers utilizing such tools ensure a safer healthier environment children.

Language: Английский

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Digital Interventions for Combating Internet Addiction in Young Children: Qualitative Study of Parent and Therapist Perspectives (Preprint) DOI
Yansen Theopilus, Abdullah Al Mahmud, Hilary Davis

et al.

Published: Dec. 20, 2023

BACKGROUND Internet addiction is an emerging mental health issue in this digital age. Nowadays, children start using the internet early childhood, thus making them vulnerable to addictive use. Previous studies have reported that risk of tends be higher lower-income regions with lower quality life, such as Indonesia. Indonesia has high risks and prevalence addiction, including children. Digital interventions been developed option combat However, little known about what parents therapists perceive these types interventions. OBJECTIVE This study aims investigate experiences, perceptions, considerations regarding for combating young Indonesian METHODS used a qualitative exploratory approach through semistructured interviews. We involved 22 aged 7 11 years 6 experienced The interview data were transcribed analyzed thematic analysis. RESULTS Participants recognized 3 existing addiction: Google Family Link, YouTube Kids, Apple parental control. They perceived could beneficial continuously promoting healthy behavior supporting supervision. not highly due limitations apps’ functionality usability, capability, parent-child relationships, cultural incompatibility, privacy. CONCLUSIONS findings suggest should focus only on restricting monitoring screen time but also suggesting substitutive activities children, developing children’s competencies behavior, improving literacy parents, decision-making promote their Suggestions future are provided, features more usable relatable, investigating gamification enhance motivation capability managing use, providing tailored or personalized content suit users’ characteristics, considering provision training information use privacy agreements.

Language: Английский

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