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Irish Kids Online: Comparing Youth And Parent Perspectives, Brian O'Neill, Thuy Dinh Feb 2012

Irish Kids Online: Comparing Youth And Parent Perspectives, Brian O'Neill, Thuy Dinh

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Summary

Parents in Ireland do take an active interest in their children’s internet use. However, they tend to be more restrictive in their approach compared to other countries in Europe with a consequent reduction in children’s online opportunities.

This report compares young people’s and parents’ responses in the EU Kids Online survey. It shows that parents are not always aware of risks their children encounter, are perhaps more fearful of online dangers, and express less confidence about their ability to help their children to cope with problems they encounter.

The implications of these findings suggest that it is important that …


Eu Kids Online: Risks And Safety On The Internet From The Perspective Of European Children, Brian O'Neill Nov 2010

Eu Kids Online: Risks And Safety On The Internet From The Perspective Of European Children, Brian O'Neill

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Children's Online Activities And Their Parents' Knowledge And Perception About Online Opportunities And Risks, Brian O'Neill Oct 2010

Children's Online Activities And Their Parents' Knowledge And Perception About Online Opportunities And Risks, Brian O'Neill

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What Is Research Telling Us?, Brian O'Neill Jul 2010

What Is Research Telling Us?, Brian O'Neill

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Findings Of The Eu Kids Online Project, Brian O'Neill Feb 2010

Findings Of The Eu Kids Online Project, Brian O'Neill

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Eu Kids Online: Young People’S Internet Use In Four European Countries And Implications For Media Literacy Provision, Brian O'Neill Jul 2008

Eu Kids Online: Young People’S Internet Use In Four European Countries And Implications For Media Literacy Provision, Brian O'Neill

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Panel Title: EU Kids Online: young people’s internet use in four European countries and implications for media literacy provision This panel presents findings arising from the EC-funded ‘EU Kids Online’ thematic network on research into young people’s use of the internet and online technologies (see www.eukidsonline.net). The internet is now an integral element of young people’s everyday media consumption, presenting new risks, opportunities and responsibilities. Perspectives on children’s online safety are divided between protectionist approaches, which view children as potential victims of harmful internet content and educational perspectives, which prioritise the development of young people’s critical media literacy skills to …