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Navigating digital risks and benefits: Malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage

In this article, we explore how Malaysian parents view their children's use of digital media. We studied 645 parents from various backgrounds to understand how they navigate the world of digital devices and content. Our research dives into the fine line parents walk between what they see as t...

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Main Authors: Mohamed, Shafizan, Wan Ghazali, Wan Norshira, Mohd Nasir, Nur Shakira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UKM Press 2024
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H61.8 Communication of information
LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
T10.5 Communication of technical information
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/111524/7/111524_Navigating%20digital%20risks%20and%20benefits.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/111524/
https://ejournal.ukm.my/ebangi/article/view/66930
https://doi.org/10.17576/ebangi.2024.2101.12
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spelling my.iium.irep.1115242024-03-22T04:58:52Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/111524/ Navigating digital risks and benefits: Malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage Mohamed, Shafizan Wan Ghazali, Wan Norshira Mohd Nasir, Nur Shakira H61.8 Communication of information LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education T10.5 Communication of technical information In this article, we explore how Malaysian parents view their children's use of digital media. We studied 645 parents from various backgrounds to understand how they navigate the world of digital devices and content. Our research dives into the fine line parents walk between what they see as the risks and the benefits in this digital landscape. What we discovered is that these parents have a pretty nuanced view. They see the positives—like how digital media can boost education, improve communication, and expose their kids to diverse cultures. But at the same time, they worry. They're concerned about things like too much screen time, exposure to inappropriate stuff, and how it might affect their kids' physical activity.Our study found that different things influence how parents see these issues. Factors like how much education parents have, how much they earn, and the ages of their kids play a role in shaping their views. With Malaysia becoming more and more digital, our research aims to help policymakers, teachers, and parents themselves. By getting a handle on what worries and excites parents about digital media, we hope to find ways to make it work better for everyone. Our goal is to figure out how to make the most of the good stuff digital media offers while finding ways to deal with the concerns. Ultimately, we want to create a digital world that's healthier and more balanced for Malaysian kids UKM Press 2024-02 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/111524/7/111524_Navigating%20digital%20risks%20and%20benefits.pdf Mohamed, Shafizan and Wan Ghazali, Wan Norshira and Mohd Nasir, Nur Shakira (2024) Navigating digital risks and benefits: Malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage. e-Bangi: Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 21 (1). pp. 135-146. E-ISSN 1823-884x https://ejournal.ukm.my/ebangi/article/view/66930 https://doi.org/10.17576/ebangi.2024.2101.12
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topic H61.8 Communication of information
LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
T10.5 Communication of technical information
spellingShingle H61.8 Communication of information
LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
T10.5 Communication of technical information
Mohamed, Shafizan
Wan Ghazali, Wan Norshira
Mohd Nasir, Nur Shakira
Navigating digital risks and benefits: Malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage
description In this article, we explore how Malaysian parents view their children's use of digital media. We studied 645 parents from various backgrounds to understand how they navigate the world of digital devices and content. Our research dives into the fine line parents walk between what they see as the risks and the benefits in this digital landscape. What we discovered is that these parents have a pretty nuanced view. They see the positives—like how digital media can boost education, improve communication, and expose their kids to diverse cultures. But at the same time, they worry. They're concerned about things like too much screen time, exposure to inappropriate stuff, and how it might affect their kids' physical activity.Our study found that different things influence how parents see these issues. Factors like how much education parents have, how much they earn, and the ages of their kids play a role in shaping their views. With Malaysia becoming more and more digital, our research aims to help policymakers, teachers, and parents themselves. By getting a handle on what worries and excites parents about digital media, we hope to find ways to make it work better for everyone. Our goal is to figure out how to make the most of the good stuff digital media offers while finding ways to deal with the concerns. Ultimately, we want to create a digital world that's healthier and more balanced for Malaysian kids
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author Mohamed, Shafizan
Wan Ghazali, Wan Norshira
Mohd Nasir, Nur Shakira
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Wan Ghazali, Wan Norshira
Mohd Nasir, Nur Shakira
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title Navigating digital risks and benefits: Malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage
title_short Navigating digital risks and benefits: Malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage
title_full Navigating digital risks and benefits: Malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage
title_fullStr Navigating digital risks and benefits: Malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage
title_full_unstemmed Navigating digital risks and benefits: Malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage
title_sort navigating digital risks and benefits: malaysian parents' perceptions of their children's digital media usage
publisher UKM Press
publishDate 2024
url http://irep.iium.edu.my/111524/7/111524_Navigating%20digital%20risks%20and%20benefits.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/111524/
https://ejournal.ukm.my/ebangi/article/view/66930
https://doi.org/10.17576/ebangi.2024.2101.12
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