EU-funded DIGYMATEX project researchers found that more digitally mature teens are generally more socially connected.
Understanding the developmental structure of digital maturity
In today’s digital age, the pervasive influence of technology on adolescents is undeniable. A recent study, published in Computers in Human Behavior, delves deeper into the novel construct of concept of digital maturity.
Exploring children’s digital maturity with machine learning: insights from ECIS TREO Forum
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, understanding children’s interaction with technology is crucial. DIGYMATEX presented research on this topic at ECIS TREO Forum 2024 in June.
DIGYMATEX researchers discover link between digital maturity and controlling aggressive impulses
Research by the DIGYMATEX project has demonstrated a link between digital maturity and successful regulation of aggressive impulses, opening up new possible methods for successfully intervening and boosting more responsible online behaviour, among both youth and adults.
New DIGYMATEX research links digital maturity and teens’ well-being for the first time
A new research by DIGYMATEX confirmed that digital maturity – a measurement based on ten aspects of positive online behaviour identified by DIGYMATEX – is positively associated with well-being.
Active parental involvement helps advance adolescents’ digital maturity: DIGYMATEX research
Research conducted by a team of researchers from the EU-funded DIGYMATEX project at the University of Vienna has shown that active parental involvement in adolescents’ use of digital devices has a positive effect on their digital maturity.
DIGYMATEX study linking teens’ impulsive eating and low digital maturity presented at PANGBORN
DIGYMATEX partner Nofima presented joint research demonstrating a link between uncontrolled eating and low digital maturity among adolescents at the PANGBORN Sensory Science Symposium.
DIGYMATEX scientists run fMRI experiments to link children digital maturity and delayed gratification
Researchers of the EU-funded DIGYMATEX Project, led by Prof. Peter Mohr and Dr. Tim Schulz van Endert of the Freie Universität Berlin, are preparing to publish the results of a study based on three experiments examining the connection between digital maturity and decision-making competencies.
DIGYMATEX provides policy makers with tools to measure Digital Maturity and allow mitigation of possible negative societal impacts
Promoting Digital Maturity among various European stakeholders in general and to its youth in particular is a key strategy and policy of the EU as increased digital maturity is an essential facilitator to ensure the competitiveness of the European economy.