Pengaruh Penggunaan Gadget pada Rendahnya Pola Pikir pada Anak Usia Sekolah (6-12 Tahun) di SDN Gempol Sari Kabupaten Tangerang
Abstract
This study aims to determine the extent of the influence of gadgets on school-age children, especially on the low mindset of children at SDN Gempol Sari, Tangerang Regency, and how the efforts of parents in providing supervision and direction to their children. This type of research is qualitative with case study method. The instruments used are observation, interviews, and documentation. Meanwhile, for data analysis, researchers used descriptive-analytic techniques. The analyzed data was then tested for validity using credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability tests. The results of this study indicate that there is an influence of gadgets on the low mindset of children at the age of 6-12 years, and the mindset is fast developing. This research is far from perfect, the author realizes that there are limitations in the research process, one of which is that the subject and object of research are only taken within the family scope. This research is expected to be useful in the world of education, especially educators and the family environment as a reference in implementing digital parenting for their children.