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‘Literally just child gambling’: what kids say about Roblox, lootboxes and money in online games
Taylor Hardwick, University of Sydney and Marcus Carter, University of Sydney Roblox is one of the world’s most popular online platforms for children, offering a variety of “experiences” including games and virtual spaces. Most of the experiences are free, but [...]
New research shows digital technology is linked to reduced wellbeing in young kids. So what can parents do?
Jacquelyn Harverson, Deakin University; Louise Paatsch, Deakin University, and Sharon Horwood, Deakin University Once upon a time, children fought for control of the remote to the sole family television. Now the choice of screen-based content available to kids seems endless. [...]
Adolescence has sparked fears over teen slang – but emoji don’t cause radicalisation
Jessica Kruk, The University of Western Australia and Lauren Gawne, La Trobe University Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham’s crime drama Adolescence has earned widespread praise for its portrayal of incel culture and male violence. But the show’s portrayal of 13-year-old [...]
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