Information Communication Technology (ICT): The New Frontier of Child and Youth Care (CYC) Practice
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.73.7996Keywords:
child and youth care, course-based research, ICT, qualitativeAbstract
This exploratory course-based research investigates the use of information communication technologies (ICT) by child and youth care (CYC) students in their interactions with children, youth, and families. Data were collected through an online mixed closed- and open-ended survey. The data analysis consisted of a descriptive statistical analysis of the survey’s closed-ended questions and a thematic analysis of the survey’s open-ended questions. The findings revealed that CYC students are using ICT in their interactions with children, youth, and families and that the potential positive use of ICT should be addressed in a more significant way in the classroom.
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Bellefeuille, G., & Jamieson, D. (2008). A Pedagogical Response to a Changing World: Towards a Globally-Informed Pedagogy for Child & Youth Care Education and Practice. Children and Youth Services Review, 30, 717-726.
Bosnjak, M., Neubarth, W., Couper, M. P., Bandilla, W., & Kaczmirek, L. (2008). Prenotification in web-based access panel surveys: The influence of mobile text messaging versus e-mail on response rates and sample composition. Social Science Computer Review, 26, 213–223.
Boydell, K. M., Volpe, T., & Pignatiello, A. (2010). A qualitative a study of young people’s perspectives on receiving psychiatric services via televideo. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 19(1), 5-11.
Brezinka, V. (2008). Treasure hunt: A serious game to support psychotherapeutic treatment of children. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics,136, 71-7.
Burleson, J.A., & Kaminer Y. (2007). Aftercare for adolescent alcohol use disorder: Feasibility and acceptability of a phone intervention. The American Journal on Addictions, 16, 202–205.
Calear, A. L., Christensen, H., Mackinnon, A., Griffiths, K. M., & O'kearney, R. (2009). The YouthMood Project: A cluster randomized controlled trial of an online cognitive behavioral program with adolescents. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 77(6), 1021 -1032.
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Devine, S., Bull, S., Dreisbach, S., & Shlay J. (2014) Enhancing a teen pregnancy prevention program with text messaging: engaging minority youth to develop Top® Plus Text. Journal of Adolescent Health, 54(3), 78–83.
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Gharabaghi, K. (2010). Three profoundly stupid ideas. CYC-Online. Retrieved from http://www.cyc-net.org/cyc-online/cyconline-aug2010-gharabaghi.html.
Gowen, K., Deschaine, M., Gruttadara, D., & Markey, D. (2012). Young adults with mental health conditions and social networking websites: Seeking tools to build community. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 35(3), 245–250.
Harrison, M., Dunbar, D., Ratmansky, L., Boyd, K., & Lopatto, D. (2010). Classroom-based science research at the introductory level: Changes in career choices and attitude. CBE Life Sciences Education, 10(3): 279–86.
Hunter, J., Corcoran, K., Leeder, S., & Phelps, K. (2013). Is it time to abandon paper? The use of emails and the Internet for health services research—A cost-effectiveness and qualitative study. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 19, 855–861.
Kiene, S.M., & Barta, W.D. (2006). A brief individualized computer-delivered sexual risk reduction intervention Increases HIV/AIDS Preventive Behavior. Journal of Adolescent Health, 39(3), 404-410.
McCoyd, J. L. M., & Kerson, T. S. (2006). Conducting intensive interviews using email: A serendipitous comparative opportunity. Qualitative Social Work, 5, 389–406.
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Sappleton, N. (2013). Advancing research methods with new technologies. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Yin, R. K. (2013). Case study research: Design and methods (5th ed.). Sage Publications, Los Angeles.
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Bellefeuille, G. (2020). Information Communication Technology (ICT): The New Frontier of Child and Youth Care (CYC) Practice. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 7(3), 365–385. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.73.7996
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