ERIC Number: EJ1466616
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
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An Exploration of the Post-Pandemic Profiles and Predictors of Children's Digital Literacy and Multimodal Practices in Canada
Yuke Fu1; Nathaniel J. Johnson1,2; Mowei Liu1; Tiana B. Vandendort1; Rebecca K. Robertson1; Hayley T. Hartwick1
Early Child Development and Care, v194 n13-14 p1283-1300 2024
With children's digital technology usage surging in post-pandemic Canada, it is imperative to understand children's digital literacy and multimodal practices. This study investigated potential predictors of children's digital literacy and multimodal practices at home, and the latent profiles of digital families. A sample of 413 parents of children aged 0-8 was recruited online and from daycare centres in Central Ontario to examine children's home digital environments, digital literacy, and multimodal practices. The findings indicated that (1) child age, home digital resources, and parent's beliefs regarding child digital technology use predicted increased digital literacy and multimodal practices. (2) Three profiles of digital families were identified: low-digital families (36.9%), moderate-digital families (51.2%), and high-digital families (11.9%). Our research sheds light on the digital landscape of Canadian families with young children and suggests financial status may not be the primary factor in identifying children who can benefit from initiatives supporting digital literacy.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Digital Literacy, Parents, Access to Computers, Family Environment, Age Differences, Technology Integration, Parent Attitudes, Computer Attitudes, Young Children, Computer Use
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Psychology, Trent University, Peterborough, Canada; 2Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada