ERIC Number: EJ1050161
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 16
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Computer Habits and Behaviours among Young Children in Singapore
Karuppiah, Nirmala
Early Child Development and Care, v185 n3 p393-408 2015
This exploratory research project was aimed at developing baseline data on computer habits and behaviours among preschool children in Singapore. Three sets of data were collected from teachers, parents and children which are (1) why and how young children use computers; (2) what are the key physical, social and health habits and behaviours of children when using the computer and (3) what is the role of adults during children's computer use. The information gathered from the study can be used to inform teachers, parents and other stakeholders on preschool children's computer habits and behaviours and if necessary, to develop preventive programmes to protect preschool children against potential physical, health and social risks of computer use as well as address any potential negative habits or behaviours as early as possible and before they have an impact on their later schooling years.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Young Children, Computer Attitudes, Child Behavior, Computer Use, Habit Formation, Role Perception, Mass Media Effects, Mass Media Use, Caregiver Role, Kindergarten, Semi Structured Interviews, Observation, Check Lists, Activities, Time on Task, Social Behavior, Health Behavior, Parent Surveys, Teacher Surveys, Student Surveys, Use Studies, Attitude Measures, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Mixed Methods Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Kindergarten; Primary Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Singapore
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