'I am very good at computers': Young children's computer use and their computer self-esteem
Authors: Hatzigianni, Maria 
Margetts, Kay 
Issue Date: 19-Mar-2012
Journal: European Early Childhood Education Research Journal 
Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Keywords: Computer self-esteem test, Computers, Early childhood, Self-development, Self-esteem
Abstract: 
Children frequently encounter computers in many aspects of daily life. It is important to consider the consequences not only on children's cognitive development but on their emotional and self-development. This paper reports on research undertaken in Australia with 52 children aged between 44 and 79 months to explore the existence or not of a relationship between computer use and computer self-esteem. The development and use of tools to identify computer self-esteem is also described. Findings suggest that computer use enhances computer self-esteem, especially for children with access to computers both at home and in preschool and the first year of schooling. Suggestions for further research and serious implications for early childhood are also noted.
ISSN: 17521807
1350293X
DOI: 10.1080/1350293X.2012.650008
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/1779
Type: Article
Department: Department of Early Childhood Education and Care 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
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