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ENGThe impact of parents' digital literacy on child safety strategies on the Internet
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59941/2960-0642-2025-2-104-116Keywords:
digital literacy, cybersecurity, child safety on the Internet, digital environment, parental controlAbstract
This research is devoted to the study of the impact of parents' digital literacy level on their strategies for ensuring children's safety on the Internet. Due to the rapid growth of the digital environment and the associated risks for children, parental control is becoming a key protection tool. The aim of the research is to identify differences in approaches to parental control depending on the level of digital literacy of parents.
A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey, in which 273 parents participated. The survey included blocks of questions on socio-demographic characteristics, parental control strategies (restrictive, behavioral, psychological, and supportive) and the level of digital literacy of parents. Descriptive statistics methods and Pearson correlation analysis were used to analyze the data.
The results of the research showed a significant difference in approaches to parental control depending on the level of digital literacy of parents. Parents with high levels of digital literacy are more likely to adopt proactive and comprehensive strategies, including technical controls, safe behavior training, and technology acquisition support. They are more confident in using restrictive controls through technical means and explain safety rules more often. Parents with low levels of digital literacy are more likely to use punishment and intimidation. Supportive supervision, including mentoring and discussion of online activity, is used less frequently.
Digital literacy of parents is the most important factor in choosing effective parental control strategies. The data obtained indicate the need to introduce educational programs to improve parents' digital literacy. To create a safe digital environment for children, a holistic approach is needed that combines the development of parents' digital literacy with a variety of parental control strategies.
