Understanding the Role of Digital Technology in the Transitions of Refugee Families with Young Children into A New Culture: A Case Study of Scotland

Autor: Andries, Valentina, Savadova, Sabina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Druh dokumentu: Working Paper
DOI: 10.1145/3459990.3465185
Popis: The worldwide refugee crisis is a major current challenge, affecting the health and education of millions of families with children due to displacement. Despite the various challenges and risks of migration practices, numerous refugee families have access to interactive technologies during these processes. The aim of this ongoing study is to explore the role of technologies in the transitions of refugee families in Scotland. Based on Tudge's ecocultural theory, a qualitative case-study approach has been adopted. Semi-structured interviews have been conducted with volunteers who work with refugee families in a big city in Scotland, and proxy observations of young children were facilitated remotely by their refugee parents. A preliminary overview of the participants' insights of the use and role of technology for transitioning into a new culture is provided here.
Comment: 5 pages in total (including references). The paper has been accepted at the Interaction Design and Children (IDC) 2021 conference for the work in progress track; the conference will be held online between 24th and 30th June 2021
Databáze: arXiv