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How Often Are Children on the Internet? Worldwide Prospective Multinomial Logistic Regression

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In an era where the internet has permeated every facet of life, understanding the internet usage patterns of children is of paramount importance. This worldwide prospective study leverages multinomial logistic regression to examine the frequency of children's internet use, with a particular focus on the impact of child aptitude as a predictive variable. Drawing from a vast dataset comprising 439,531 observations spanning diverse global contexts, this research elucidates the intricate interplay between child aptitude and internet behavior. Our analysis reveals that child aptitude is a potent determinant across varying internet usage categories, encompassing daily, weekly, monthly, less-than-monthly, and never. Notably, child aptitude coefficients consistently display substantial magnitudes, underlining its profound influence on how children engage with the digital sphere. Furthermore, the statistical significance of these relationships is reinforced by p-values consistently below the 0.01 threshold. With a pseudo R-squared value of 0.620, our multinomial logistic regression model elucidates a substantial portion of the variance in children's internet usage patterns. This implies that child aptitude is not only statistically significant but also holds practical significance in comprehending and predicting internet behavior. Main conclusion can be drawn as an elucidates the pivotal role of child aptitude in determining children's internet usage patterns. These findings carry vital implications for parents, educators, and policymakers on a global scale. Acknowledging the influence of child aptitude can guide efforts aimed at fostering responsible and secure internet usage among children, thereby cultivating a balanced and beneficial digital experience in our increasingly interconnected world. Understanding and addressing the nuanced relationship between child aptitude and internet usage remains imperative for safeguarding the well-being and development of the younger generation as we navigate the digital age.

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    ICFNDS '23: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Future Networks and Distributed Systems
    December 2023
    808 pages
    ISBN:9798400709036
    DOI:10.1145/3644713

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