Internet use and digital participation in everyday life: Adolescents and young adults with intellectual disabilities
Study details
| Year: | 2017 |
| Scope: | National |
| Countries: | Sweden |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Mixed methods |
| Methods of data collection: | Survey; Ethnography / participant observation; Interview |
| Researched Groups: | Children; Parents |
| Children Ages: | Adolescents (14-18 Years old); Young adults (19-24 Years old); Pre-adolescents (11-13 Years old) |
| Funder: | Linköping University, Region Östergötland, Sveriges Arbetsterapeuter, and Foundation Solstickan. |
| Funder Types: | University; Regional Government; Foundation; Other |
| Other Funder Type: | Trade union |
| Has Formal Ethical Clearance: | Yes |
| Consents: | Consent obtained from parents; Consent obtained from children |
| Informed Consent: | Consent obtained |
| Ethics: | Ethical considerations and/or protocol mentioned in the research design |
| URL: | http://liu.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1458066/FULLTEXT01.pdf |
| Data Set Availability: | Not mentioned |
Goals
"To explore and describe internet access and use, and digital participation in everyday life among adolescents and young adults with intellectual disabilities."
Related publications
Digital participation? Internet use among adolescents with and without intellectual disabilities: A comparative study
Internet opportunities and risks for adolescents with intellectual disabilities: A comparative study of parents’ perceptions
Access to and use of the Internet among adolescents and young adults with intellectual disabilities in everyday settings