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4 and 5 Year Old Children's Perception of Facebook

Year 2016, Issue: 1, 15 - 24, 01.09.2016

Abstract

The aim of this article is to analyze and describe the perceptions of children with 4 and 5 years old regarding the use of Facebook. For this purpose, 33 children were interviewed. From the data analysis it was found that most children know Facebook, mentioning that it is possible to communicate, play games and view photos on the social network. In addition to these representations, some children also mentioned that they used Facebook to communicate with their family or to play games. The representations mentioned by children are based primarily on the observation of their parents using Facebook. From these findings, it is proposed that school could provide training to parents and children about issues of online safety, in order to prepare both for a conscientious use of social networks.

References

  • Bardin, L. (2011). Análise de conteşdo. São Paulo: Edições 70.
  • Blazer, C. (2012). Social networking in schools: benefits and risks; review of the research; policy considerations; and current practices. Information capsule, 1109, 1-23.
  • Bogdan, R., & Biklen, S. K. (1994). Investigação qualitativa em educação: Uma introdução à teoria e aos métodos. Porto: Porto Editora.
  • Boyd, D., Hargittai, E., Schultz, J. Palfrey, J. (2011). Why parents help their children lie to Facebook about age: Unintended consequences of the ‘Children’s Online Protection Act’. First Monday, 16(11).
  • Brito, R. (2015). Perceções de crianças de 4 e 5 anos sobre o Facebook. Diálogos Educacionais em Revista, 5(1), 51-65. ISSN 2179-9989
  • Brito, R. (2013). Conceções de crianças em idade pré-escolar sobre o Facebook. Comunication presented in Simpósio Internacional de Informática Educativa, 191-195.
  • Cruz, E. & Brito, R. (2012). “Quando o computador trabalha pensa-se com a cabeça”: representações de crianças em idade pré-escolar. Paper presented in ticEDUCA, 2012, 1850- 1865.
  • Holloway, D., Green, L. and Livingstone, S. (2013). Zero to eight. Young children and their internet use. LSE, London: EU Kids Online.
  • Mukherji, P., Albon, D. (2010). Research Methods in Early Childhood, An Introductory Guide. London: Metropolitan University.
  • Palfrey, J., Sacco, D. T., & Boyd, D. (2008). Enhancing child safety & online technologies: Final report of the Internet Safety Technical Task Force. The Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Boston.
  • Vandoninck, S., Haenens, L. Cock, R., Donoso, V. (2012). Social networking sites and contact risks among Flemish youth. Childhood, 19(1) 69-85.

4 ve 5 Yaşındaki Çocukların Facebook Algısı

Year 2016, Issue: 1, 15 - 24, 01.09.2016

Abstract

Bu makalenin amacı 4 ve 5 yaşındaki çocukların Facebook kullanımına ilişkin algılarını analiz etmek ve betimlemektir. Bu amaçla, 33 çocukla görüşülmüştür. Veri analizinden, çocukların çoğunun Facebook’u iletişim kurulabilmesine, oyun oynanabilmesine ve fotoğrafların görülebilmesine değinerek bildikleri saptanmıştır. Bu temsillere ek olarak, bazı çocuklar Facebook’u aileleriyle iletişim kurmak ya da oyun oynamak amacıyla kullandıklarını da belirtmişlerdir. Çocuklar tarafından belirtilen temsiller, ağırlıklı olarak Facebook’u kullanan ebeveynlerine ilişkin gözlemlerine dayanmaktadır. Bu bulgulardan yola çıkılarak, okulların ebeveynlere ve çocuklara sosyal ağların daha itinalı kullanımı için çevrimiçi güvenlikle ilgili konulara ilişkin eğitim sağlaması önerilmektedir.

References

  • Bardin, L. (2011). Análise de conteşdo. São Paulo: Edições 70.
  • Blazer, C. (2012). Social networking in schools: benefits and risks; review of the research; policy considerations; and current practices. Information capsule, 1109, 1-23.
  • Bogdan, R., & Biklen, S. K. (1994). Investigação qualitativa em educação: Uma introdução à teoria e aos métodos. Porto: Porto Editora.
  • Boyd, D., Hargittai, E., Schultz, J. Palfrey, J. (2011). Why parents help their children lie to Facebook about age: Unintended consequences of the ‘Children’s Online Protection Act’. First Monday, 16(11).
  • Brito, R. (2015). Perceções de crianças de 4 e 5 anos sobre o Facebook. Diálogos Educacionais em Revista, 5(1), 51-65. ISSN 2179-9989
  • Brito, R. (2013). Conceções de crianças em idade pré-escolar sobre o Facebook. Comunication presented in Simpósio Internacional de Informática Educativa, 191-195.
  • Cruz, E. & Brito, R. (2012). “Quando o computador trabalha pensa-se com a cabeça”: representações de crianças em idade pré-escolar. Paper presented in ticEDUCA, 2012, 1850- 1865.
  • Holloway, D., Green, L. and Livingstone, S. (2013). Zero to eight. Young children and their internet use. LSE, London: EU Kids Online.
  • Mukherji, P., Albon, D. (2010). Research Methods in Early Childhood, An Introductory Guide. London: Metropolitan University.
  • Palfrey, J., Sacco, D. T., & Boyd, D. (2008). Enhancing child safety & online technologies: Final report of the Internet Safety Technical Task Force. The Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Boston.
  • Vandoninck, S., Haenens, L. Cock, R., Donoso, V. (2012). Social networking sites and contact risks among Flemish youth. Childhood, 19(1) 69-85.
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Primary Language English
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Rita Brito This is me

Publication Date September 1, 2016
Published in Issue Year 2016 Issue: 1

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APA Brito, R. (2016). 4 and 5 Year Old Children’s Perception of Facebook. Yeni Medya(1), 15-24.

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