Authors: | Hatzigianni, Maria Yelland, Nicola Dickson-Deane, Camille Ling, Li |
Issue Date: | 28-Apr-2021 |
Journal: | Australasian Journal of Early Childhood |
Volume: | 46 |
Issue: | 3 |
Keywords: | Conceptualization, Internet of things, Internet of toys, Systematic review |
Abstract: | The Internet of Things is reshaping many households’ digital landscape and influencing children’s play and learning, especially in the form of toys that are named the Internet of Toys (IoToys). IoToys may generate a significant influence on children’s growth. While increasing attention is drawn to the IoToys, confusion around their conceptualization and use is evident. Without a thorough understanding of what the IoToys are, the progress of meaningful research on this topic will be greatly hindered. We, thus, conducted a systematic review to determine existing definitions of the IoToys using seven major databases over the past 20 years. After analyzing the definitions identified, we found that the previous definitions neglected the significance of defining “toys” in their work. The review led to a discussion around how to understand “toys” and then a more precise conceptualization of the IoToys, based on which implications for future research are offered. |
ISSN: | 18395961 18369391 |
DOI: | 10.1177/18369391211007327 |
URL: | https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85105302685&origin=inward&txGid=f71b0ebea339ae2f3ef8575c33e262f2 |
URI: | https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/1689 |
Type: | Article |
Department: | Department of Early Childhood Education and Care |
School: | School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences |
Affiliation: | University of West Attica (UNIWA) |
Appears in Collections: | Articles / Άρθρα |
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