Towards a pre-teen typology of digital media

Authors

  • Mick Grimley University of Canterbury
  • Mary Allan University of Canterbury

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.1052

Abstract

Whilst prior research has identified children as avid users of new technologies, insufficient studies have explored their patterns of use. This paper investigates how New Zealand pre-teens use technology out of school and identifies a typology of technology use. Two hundred and twenty four children between 10 and 12 years of age completed a comprehensive questionnaire about their use of technology. Results indicated that children of this age were immersed in technology related activities. A principal components factor analysis revealed a typology with five distinct factors underlying pre-teen digital behaviour. Two factors showed some differentiation by gender but differences were not evident for socio-economic factors.

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Author Biographies

  • Mick Grimley, University of Canterbury
    School of Education Studies and Human Development,
    University of Canterbury
  • Mary Allan, University of Canterbury
    School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Canterbury

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Published

2010-07-16

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Vol. 26 No. 5 (2010): Australasian Journal of Educational Technology

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How to Cite

Grimley, M., & Allan, M. (2010). Towards a pre-teen typology of digital media. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 26(5). https://doi.org/10.14742/ajet.1052