Conference poster
Caregivers’ views of the risks and benefits of Internet use by people with intellectual disability
USC Research Showcase, 2019 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 05-Dec-2019–06-Dec-2019)
University of the Sunshine Coast
2019
Abstract
A mixed-methods approach was used to explore caregivers' attitudes towards Internet use by people with intellectual disability. 195 caregivers from across Australia completed an online survey and 20 caregivers participated in telephone interviews to discuss their experiences. The data indicate people with intellectual disability who use the Internet usually do so for entertainment purposes, far fewer use it for practical tasks such as managing finances or accessing services. Caregivers perceive the person they care for is most likely to be at risk of being told unpleasant things, being insulted online, or spending too much time online.
Details
- Title
- Caregivers’ views of the risks and benefits of Internet use by people with intellectual disability
- Authors
- Sarah Glencross (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastMelanie Anderson (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastJonathan Mason (Author) - University of the Sunshine CoastMary Katsikitis (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
- Conference details
- USC Research Showcase, 2019 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 05-Dec-2019–06-Dec-2019)
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2019
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Community Engagement; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450986902621
- Output Type
- Conference poster
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