Internet Skills and Why They Matter

2019 ◽  
pp. 109-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eszter Hargittai ◽  
Marina Micheli
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Socioeconomic Inequalities ◽  
High Income ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Internet Skills

Given that the Internet is now ubiquitous in high-income nations, do Internet skills still matter? The authors of this chapter synthesize a body of research that shows how Internet skills, defined across ten dimensions, remain critical, especially as the technology becomes ever more significant and embedded into everyday life. Having the requisite skills to use the Internet and related social media is essential to avoid being excluded from key facets of society. This chapter demonstrates the need to build the study of skills into digital inequality scholarship that seeks to address concerns over online experiences tending to follow and reinforce socioeconomic inequalities. Complementing research by Quan-Haase, Zhang, Wellman, and Wang (Chapter 5, this volume), this chapter challenges stereotypes of young people being tech-savvy, showing that youth are not universally knowledgeable about digital tools and media.

scholarly journals Rodzina wobec wybranych problemów funkcjonowania młodych w e-rzeczywistości

2018 ◽  
Vol 11(1)/2018 (11(1)/2018) ◽  
pp. 225-255
Author(s):  
Monika Wojtkowiak
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Young Person ◽  
The Internet

AbstractWe live in an era of the informational societies when we can observe the new phenomenones on a collective level but also on the level of individuality. The domination of the Internet in everyday life of the young people implicates that it is needed to explore the problem of its impact on shaping a personality, an identity or an attitude of a user. The article relates to the issue of how the young people function in an e-web, especially taking cognisage of a specific properties of that environment. It is also an attempt to answer the question about the possible role of a family towards the dangers a young person encounters on the Internet. The study especially focuses on the proactive and supportive measures.

scholarly journals Da’wah of Digital Era Applicative Study: Qs. An-Nahl: 125 on Millennial Generation

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 380-391
Author(s):  
Muhammad Raihan Nasution
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
New Media ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The Media ◽  
Getting Lost

In this digital era, young people are very vulnerable to negative things, therefore Islam as a religion which is rahmatan lil alamin, must take appropriate and fast actions to save young generations of Islam from getting lost in the darkness of cyberspace life. This article is prepared with a library research approach by conducting a literature review and collecting data from various sources and subsequently, the data is analyzed descriptively by presenting facts or findings which are then theoretically reviewed. Therefore da’wah of digital era really must use the media, especially new media. The development of communication technology has changed the way people communicate and interact. Nowadays, almost everyone uses the internet to send, search, and read information. Therefore, the Qur’an Surah An-Nahl: 125 offering da'wah methods of digital era have to be able to attract sympathetic Millennials, presenting representative, interactive and innovative da'wah methods through social media is the best way to save the young generations of Islam in the future.

Wykorzystywanie Internetu przez dzieci i młodzież – pozytywne i praktyczne aspekty oraz zagrożenia

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 193-203
Author(s):  
Ewa Kłak ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Constant Attention ◽  
Mobile Access ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
A Current

The Internet is a tool that enables knowledge and information to spread rapidly, which has a huge impact on the development of person and society. It has a particularly significant impact on the young generation that eagerly use its benefits for the entertainment, communication and information purposes. A mobile phone plays an increasing role here, as it enables continuous, mobile access to the network. However, the effects of using the Internet in everyday life can be positive (e.g. learning) but also negative (e.g. addictions). Research shows that the time spent by young people online is constantly increasing. This causes concern among parents and carers. The use of the Internet by children and adolescents is a current and important topic, that requires constant attention and continuation of research, as well as education of users, parents and teachers on the proper use of the Internet.

Conclusion

2021 ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Cecilia Sayad
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Horror Films ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Series ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Multiple Recycling

The book concludes with a discussion on the making of an Internet legend, Slender Man, as a step further in embedding everyday life with supernatural entities. Originated in a contest proposed by the Something Awful website, which made a call for users to post images of phenomena that could pass for paranormal, this figure, which appears in the background of photographs showing children and teenagers, generated a series of horror stories (in the form of creepypasta), web series (Marble Hornets and totheark), horror films, and games. Slender Man has also been pointed to as the motive behind real acts of self-harm and stabbings. The multiple recycling of this monster (which some believe to be real) across a variety of media invites questions about the strange mix of unquestioning belief and exaggerated skepticism that characterizes our approach to information circulated on the Internet and in social media.

Adult Learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 1060-1082
Author(s):  
Reginald Botshabeng Monyai
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Theoretical Work ◽  
Practical Work ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Classroom ◽  
Theory To Practice ◽  
Quantitative Statistics

This chapter attempts to provide solutions on how to convert theoretical work into practical work in an online classroom. An analysis of various researchers provides quantitative statistics on how to put theoretical work into practice. The use of digital tools such as social media and the internet have been critically analyzed to provide a bridge between theoretical and practical work in an online classroom. The use of digital tools in linking theory to practice clearly shows the relevance of the topic.

Prosumers Building the Virtual World

2021 ◽  
pp. 492-517
Author(s):  
Mario Fontanella ◽  
Claudio Pacchiega
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Virtual World ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Clear Distinction ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cooperative Group ◽  
Group Environment ◽  
Exchange Information

With the development of new digital technologies, the internet, and mass media, including social media, it is now possible to produce, consume, and exchange information and virtual creations in a simple and practically instantaneous way. As predicted by philosophers and sociologists in the 1980s, a culture of “prosumers” has been developed in communities where there is no longer a clear distinction between content producers and content users and where there is a continuous exchange of knowledge that enriches the whole community. The teaching of “digital creativity” can also take advantage of the fact that young people and adults are particularly attracted to these fields, which they perceive akin to their playful activities and which are normally used in an often sterile and useless way in their free time. The didactic sense of these experiences is that we try to build a cooperative group environment in which to experiment, learn, and exchange knowledge equally among all the participants.

scholarly journals Perception of Cyberbullying in Adolescence: A Brief Evaluation Among Italian Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valeria Saladino ◽  
Stefano Eleuteri ◽  
Valeria Verrastro ◽  
Filippo Petruccelli
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Social Phobia ◽  
School Context ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Italian Adolescents

Cyberbullying is associated with the expansion of digital devices and the Internet. In Italy and other European and non-European countries, the phenomenon is growing. Young people who suffer from cyberbullying develop psychopathological symptoms of anxiety, depression, and social phobia that can lead to extreme acts, such as suicide. The pressure, the sense of isolation, and helplessness experienced by cyber-victims also affect their family and the school context. Cyberbullying is acted through digital tools, it is often anonymous, and aims to destroy and psychologically humiliate the victim. There are various forms of cyberbullying that involve different reactions and consequences. However, few studies have focused on adolescents’ perception of cyberbullying. Youths often engage in aggressive behaviors, ignoring the feelings and reactions of the victims. Based on these considerations, our article aims to provide a general overview of the spread of the phenomenon and to understand the various types of cyberbullying and its consequences on victims. We will also illustrate a brief evaluation conducted in Italian schools investigating the perception of cyberbullying in a sample of 600 Italian adolescents (11–14 years old). Our work aims to investigate the cognition and the personal perception of youths about cyberbullying and its consequences and to promote educational interventions within and outside the context of school.

scholarly journals Birds of a Feather Flock Together Online: Digital Inequality in Social Media Repertoires

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 205630512110528
Author(s):  
Emőke-Ágnes Horvát ◽  
Eszter Hargittai
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Prior Work ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Self Selection ◽  
Internet Skills ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Media Repertoires

Communication has long been concerned with people’s media repertoires, yet little of this approach has extended to the combination of social media platforms that people use. Despite their considerable popularity, research has found that people do not select into the use of social network sites (SNSs) randomly, which has implications for both whose voices are represented on them and where messaging can reach diverse people. While prior work has considered self-selection into one SNS, in this article we ask: how are different SNSs linked by user base? Using national survey data about 1,512 US adults’ social media uses, we build networks between SNSs that connect SNS pairs by user base. We examine patterns by subgroups of users along the lines of age, gender, education, and Internet skills finding considerable variation in SNS associations by these variables. This has implications for big data analyses that depend on data from particular social media platforms. It also offers helpful lessons for how to reach different population segments when trying to communicate to diverse audiences.

scholarly journals Strategies for Luxury Fashion Brands' Targeting the Young Audience

2017 ◽  
pp. 121-157
Author(s):  
Carmen Moreno-Gavara ◽  
Ana Jiménez-Zarco
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Brand Strategy ◽  
The Internet ◽  
South Korean ◽  
High Level ◽  
Entertainment Products

The purpose of this chapter is to analyse luxury fashion brands' interactions with consumers, especially on social media. In this sense, we firstly propose a hypothesis relative to how luxury fashion brands can use celebrities (in general, and particularly music and TV idols) and social media to influence on young consumer behaviour. Lately, we try to response this question through a case study based on one of the most South Korean luxury fashion brands. Using members of social media has been a constant in brand strategy. Especially when targeting the young audience. They big consumers and fans of music and audio-visual entertainment products, show a high level of loyalty. This leads them to copy the behaviour and consumption of the same products and brands of their idols. They are big users of social media and the Internet, where they express their feelings, experiences and opinions about their music idols as well as the brands and products they use. This being the case, technology offers empowerment to young people. This allows them not only access to more information but allows the possibility to create their own new content. Thus both roles are important regarding branding. We can use the example of how Korean luxury fashion brands and how they use young music idols to establish a strong emotional relationship with their consumers. They do this by increasing their participation and involvement with their brands in social networks.

scholarly journals A Virtual Vertical File: How Librarians Utilize Pinterest

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Kate Eckert
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Young People ◽  
Oral History ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Children's Services ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Virtual Tools ◽  
Children’S Services ◽  
Children's Librarians

Past presidents of ALSC—some of whom have been interviewed recently by ALSC’s Oral History Committee—probably would not be surprised at how much children’s services have changed since the 1940s, when ALA formed a Division for Children and Young People (a precursor name to ALSC).  But what may surprise many is how computers and the Internet have become omnipresent virtual tools to help children’s librarians with everything from selection to services. Social media—and all its iterations and segments—is a huge part of who librarians are and can be today. Here’s a brief, non-scientific look at how some of our colleagues use one of these tools, Pinterest.

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