Impact of ICT and Social Networks on Students: An Analysis of Gender-Based Attitudinal Profiles
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| Title: | Impact of ICT and Social Networks on Students: An Analysis of Gender-Based Attitudinal Profiles |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Itahisa Mulero-Henríquez (ORCID |
| Source: | Education and Information Technologies. 2024 29(8):9865-9881. |
| Availability: | Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Internet, Gender Differences, Student Attitudes, Bullying, Computer Mediated Communication, Risk, Intervention, Violence, Antisocial Behavior, High School Students, Correlation, Rating Scales, Parenting Styles, Parent Child Relationship, Interpersonal Relationship, Profiles, Addictive Behavior, Social Networks, Behavior Patterns |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10639-023-12211-8 |
| ISSN: | 1360-2357 1573-7608 |
| Abstract: | High levels of Internet usage are prevalent among young people. Alongside this increased use, dangerous attitudes and practices among students have been observed. This study aimed to analyse the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) among high school students, their attitudes, and the relationship with gender. A sample of 869 participants aged 11 to 18 was selected, and we developed the Internet Use and Attitudes Scale for Virtual Social Networks (VSN). This scale comprises subscales assessing VSN dependence, parental control, enhancement of social relationships, and engagement in violent behaviour and consumption of inappropriate content. After validating this scale, we employed latent profile analysis to discern unique behavioural and attitudinal profiles among the students. The analysis yielded three distinct groups. The majority (66%) fell into the "Positive Attitude" group (52% female, 48% male). The "Negative Attitude" group represented 29% (49.5% female, 50.5% male), and the "Dangerous Attitude" group comprised 5% (28.3% female, 71.7% male). The "Dangerous Attitude" profile exhibited the highest levels of VSN dependency, violence, and inappropriate content consumption. Males were overrepresented in this category. These findings provide greater insight into problematic Internet use among students, revealing gender disparities. Males were more likely to engage in dangerous online activities like cyberbullying and accessing inappropriate content. Targeted interventions addressing negative attitudes and violent cyberbehaviours are needed, especially for male students. This research enriches our understanding of youth's online habits, attitudes, and risks. |
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| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1428426 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | High levels of Internet usage are prevalent among young people. Alongside this increased use, dangerous attitudes and practices among students have been observed. This study aimed to analyse the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) among high school students, their attitudes, and the relationship with gender. A sample of 869 participants aged 11 to 18 was selected, and we developed the Internet Use and Attitudes Scale for Virtual Social Networks (VSN). This scale comprises subscales assessing VSN dependence, parental control, enhancement of social relationships, and engagement in violent behaviour and consumption of inappropriate content. After validating this scale, we employed latent profile analysis to discern unique behavioural and attitudinal profiles among the students. The analysis yielded three distinct groups. The majority (66%) fell into the "Positive Attitude" group (52% female, 48% male). The "Negative Attitude" group represented 29% (49.5% female, 50.5% male), and the "Dangerous Attitude" group comprised 5% (28.3% female, 71.7% male). The "Dangerous Attitude" profile exhibited the highest levels of VSN dependency, violence, and inappropriate content consumption. Males were overrepresented in this category. These findings provide greater insight into problematic Internet use among students, revealing gender disparities. Males were more likely to engage in dangerous online activities like cyberbullying and accessing inappropriate content. Targeted interventions addressing negative attitudes and violent cyberbehaviours are needed, especially for male students. This research enriches our understanding of youth's online habits, attitudes, and risks. |
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| ISSN: | 1360-2357 1573-7608 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10639-023-12211-8 |
