Journal of Early Childhood Education
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): JOYCED : Journal of Early Childhood Education

The Influence of Digital Literacy on The Social Behavior of Early Childhood

Nurkhasyanah, Alfiyanti (Unknown)
Ichsan, Ichsan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study was conducted against the background of children's social behavior which is currently experiencing a decline. Unconsciously, we have now entered a disruptive era where everyone is starting to use the digital world in their daily lives. The predictor that is thought to be able to predict children's social behavior is digital literacy. Therefore, this study tests and analyzes the influence of digital literacy on the social behavior of early childhood. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of digital literacy on the social behavior of early childhood using this quantitative research method. The researcher studied 20 samples of early childhood in the Pedukuhan Canden, Canden, Jetis, Bantul area. The technique used was a correlation design, then the collected data was analyzed using comparative analysis with the help of SPSS 2.3 For Windows. The conclusion in this study is based on the results of the study, namely the results obtained 0.005 <0.05, it can be said that the data has a relationship between digital literacy and the social behavior of early childhood. With a person value of 0.599 > rtable 0.444, it can be concluded that digital literacy is positively related to the social behavior of early childhood with a sufficient degree of correlation, which means that there is an influence of digital literacy on the social behavior of early childhood in Pedukuhan Canden, Canden, Jetis, Bantul. The implication of the results of this study is the importance of developing digital literacy in early childhood as an effort to improve and enhance their social interactions. With better digital literacy, children are expected to be able to use technology wisely, which not only enriches their knowledge but also improves their social skills. Therefore, it is important for parents, educators, and related parties to provide appropriate learning regarding the use of technology that supports children's social development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

joyced

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Aims and Scope The purpose of JOYCED Journal of Early Childhood Education is to capture and disseminate information about exciting and innovative models, programs, funding approaches, practices, policies, research, and other areas that are being explored and implemented to improve the education of ...