With the prevalence of the internet and new technologies in every household, young teenagers always interact in online activities, in which they may fall as victims of cyber-threats such as cyberbullying or video game addiction. Since it is impossible for parents to ban the use of technology with their young teenagers, digital citizenship has become increasingly necessary to mitigate unsought dangers arising from the online world and to prepare young children for the requirements of today’s digital age. Although digital citizenship has been extensively studied with adults, there remains a dearth of literature focusing on young teenagers (aged 15-18). This research aims to fill this gap by investigating digital citizenship among young Omani adolescents. A survey was administered to 412 students enrolled in various Omani government schools across different regions. The study examines the influence of internet self-efficacy, parental mediation, parental level of education, and socio-economic status on digital citizenship. Findings from this study not only address the existing research gap but also provide a comprehensive insight into digital citizenship among young individuals, contributing to the advancement of Omani national strategic initiatives.

Authors:
Arfat Bait Jamil, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah, Oman
Sangeeta Tripathi, University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Salalah, Oman

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Arfat Bait Jamil is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Oman

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