Visualizing the Complex Problem of Children’s Digital Wellbeing in South Korea: a Systems Thinking Approach
Year: 2023
Editor: Kevin Otto, Boris Eisenbart, Claudia Eckert, Benoit Eynard, Dieter Krause, Josef Oehmen, Nad
Author: Widjaja, Shannen Patricia; Baek, Joon Sang
Series: ICED
Institution: Yonsei University
Section: Design Methods
Page(s): 3841-3850
DOI number: https://doi.org/10.1017/pds.2023.385
ISBN: -
ISSN: -
Abstract
Considering the prevalence of digital interaction within the Generation Alpha, this study focuses on the digital wellbeing of elementary school-aged children in South Korea. By taking into account the multi-faceted nature, this study frames the issue that exists within children’s digital wellbeing as a complex problem and aims to have a better comprehensive understanding of the system using a designerly and systems thinking approach. Thus, this study conducts a Systematic literature review and thematic analysis to get grasp of the current situation which then is translated using a systems thinking-based visualization tool to convey the causal relationships that exist within the system. Therefore, the outcome of this study presents a concept map that consolidates the findings to communicate a holistic perspective of children's digital wellbeing which can be used in design activities and decision-making processes which contribute to future design solutions and conversations.
Keywords: Digital Wellbeing, Complexity, Social responsibility, Visualisation, Societal consequences