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A utilização das redes sociais tem vindo a tornar-se cada vez mais numa práitca
comum, impactando diversas faixas etárias, incluindo as crianças. Alguns dados do
Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE) indicam um aumento nas competências digitais da
população portuguesa e na participação em redes sociais. No presente estudo investigou se os potenciais impactos das redes sociais no desenvolvimento e educação das crianças,
utilizando uma metodologia quantitativa que incluiu pesquisas bibliográficas e de campo
com inquéritos realizados a pais/responsáveis de crianças entre 12 meses e 10 anos.
Esta pesquisa revelou que a maioria dos pais utilizam redes sociais diariamente.
Notavelmente, apenas 55,2% das crianças objeto de estudo utilizam essas plataformas,
principalmente YouTube Kids e TikTok, com um uso geralmente limitado a menos de três
horas diárias. Entre os benefícios das redes sociais destacam-se o fortalecimento de laços
sociais, estímulo à criatividade e desenvolvimento de habilidades de comunicação e
empatia. No entanto, os riscos são igualmente destacados: exposição a conteúdos
inadequados, interações com estranhos, cyberbullying, impactos negativos na saúde
mental e física, distração de responsabilidades e desenvolvimento de dependência das
tecnologias e dispositivos móveis. Posto isto, a supervisão parental tornou-se crucial.
Muitos pais adotaram práticas como a supervisão ativa, estabelecimento de regras de uso
e educação sobre riscos online.
Este estudo destaca as duas vertentes das redes sociais na vida das crianças:
enquanto que por um lado oferecem oportunidades de desenvolvimento cognitivo,
também apresentam desafios significativos que requerem uma gestão cuidadosa. As
conclusões sugerem a necessidade de uma abordagem equilibrada, de modo a combinar
os benefícios das redes sociais com estratégias que diminuam os seus riscos de utilização.
The use of social media has increasingly become a common practice, impacting various age groups, including children. Data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) indicate a rise in digital skills among the Portuguese population and an increase in social media participation. This study investigated the potential impacts of social media on the development and education of children, employing a mixed methodology that included literature reviews and field research with surveys conducted with parents/guardians of children aged between 12 months and 10 years. The research revealed that most parents use social media daily. Notably, only 55.2% of the children studied use these platforms, mainly YouTube Kids and TikTok, with usage generally limited to less than three hours daily. The benefits of social media include strengthening social bonds, stimulating creativity, and developing communication and empathy skills. However, significant risks are also highlighted: exposure to inappropriate content, interactions with strangers, cyberbullying, negative impacts on mental and physical health, distraction from responsibilities, and development of dependency on technology and mobile devices. Therefore, parental supervision has become crucial. Many parents have adopted practices such as active supervision, setting usage rules, and educating about online risks. This study highlights the dual aspects of social media in children's lives: while offering opportunities for cognitive development, they also present significant challenges requiring careful management. The findings suggest the need for a balanced approach to combine the benefits of social media with strategies to mitigate its usage risks.
The use of social media has increasingly become a common practice, impacting various age groups, including children. Data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) indicate a rise in digital skills among the Portuguese population and an increase in social media participation. This study investigated the potential impacts of social media on the development and education of children, employing a mixed methodology that included literature reviews and field research with surveys conducted with parents/guardians of children aged between 12 months and 10 years. The research revealed that most parents use social media daily. Notably, only 55.2% of the children studied use these platforms, mainly YouTube Kids and TikTok, with usage generally limited to less than three hours daily. The benefits of social media include strengthening social bonds, stimulating creativity, and developing communication and empathy skills. However, significant risks are also highlighted: exposure to inappropriate content, interactions with strangers, cyberbullying, negative impacts on mental and physical health, distraction from responsibilities, and development of dependency on technology and mobile devices. Therefore, parental supervision has become crucial. Many parents have adopted practices such as active supervision, setting usage rules, and educating about online risks. This study highlights the dual aspects of social media in children's lives: while offering opportunities for cognitive development, they also present significant challenges requiring careful management. The findings suggest the need for a balanced approach to combine the benefits of social media with strategies to mitigate its usage risks.
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Redes sociais Desenvolvimento e educação Infantil Crianças Supervisão parental Social media Parental supervision Child development and education Children