Project title |
Bridging the disability divide? Young children’s and teenager’s with special needs internet experiences in Greece’
|
Country or countries |
Greece (EL)
|
Language(s) of report |
English
|
Funder of research |
|
Date of fieldwork |
2013
|
Main research focus |
|
Target group studied |
Children; Others (e.g. teachers)
|
| Methodology |
|---|
Description of studied group |
|
Age of children studied |
11; 12;
|
Methodology |
Qualitative
|
Size of sample |
20
|
If survey, scope of sample |
Convenience
|
| Topics covered |
|---|
|
Access and use; Activities; Risks and harm; Opportunities and benefits; Mediation
|
| Findings |
|---|
|
Disparities in digital inclusion are embedded within a context of social exclusion. Youth with impairments who come from a low socioeconomic status (SES) find it difficult to access the internet from home, whereas those from middle and high SES generally enjoy home access and are more active users. Using the internet compensates for the kinds of impediments children face. For deaf children, it is a strong communicative tool, while for those with cognitive and/or physical difficulties, going online mitigates their socialisation deficit.
|
| Further information |
|---|
Relevant publications |
Tsaliki, L., & Kontogianni, S. (2013). Bridging the disability divide? Young children’s and teenager’s with special needs internet experiences in Greece. Manuscript submitted for publication.
|
Report accessibility |
Journal article
|
URL of report |
Not available...
|
Dataset publicly available |
No
|
Contact details of investigator |
Not available
|