Internet y la infancia española con problemas de aprendizaje, de comportamiento y otras discapacidades

Abstract

espanolIntroduccion: Este articulo trata sobre los usos, las oportunidades y los riesgos que Internet supone para la infancia con problemas de aprendizaje, de conducta o diferentes discapacidades. Metodologia: Se han analizado datos correspondientes a 61 menores que forman parte de una muestra de 500 menores usuarios y usuarias de internet, de entre 9 y 16 anos y a su padre o a su madre. El colectivo es relativamente heterogeneo, pero comparte un elemento el elemento comun de la vulnerabilidad tanto en el entorno social, como en el digital. Resultados y conclusiones: los resultados muestran una falta de habilidades digitales y de equipo informatico en los hogares les dificulta a menudo su progreso academico, asi como una menor incidencia de la mediacion parental que. Tambien se constata que estos menores visitan mas paginas con contenidos inadecuados, que promueven la lesion, autolesion, suicidio y desordenes alimenticios. EnglishIntroduction: This article describes the uses, opportunities and risks faced online by children with learning, and behavioural problems. Methodology: The data we analysed corresponds to 61 children who are part of a 500 person 9-16-year-old sample of Internet users, and either their father or mother. Although the group is relatively heterogeneous, it is assumed that they share a common element that is a situation of vulnerability in both their social and digital environments. Results and conclusions: The evidence shows that these children’s lack of digital skills and computer equipment in their homes often makes it difficult for them to complete some of their homework and school tasks, and the parental mediation that they receive is also lower than that received by other children. It has also been noted that these minors visit more frequently pages with inappropriate content, such as pages promoting self-injury or suicide, or those dealing with eating disorders.