The Awareness of Child Privacy of Thai Parents on Social Media.

Abstract:

Protecting the privacy of young children should be considered crucial since they are inexperienced. However, despite potential negative consequences, many Thai parents still engage in the act of “sharing”—the disclosure of personal information about children on social media.  In this research, the aim was to investigate the level of awareness among Thai parents regarding child privacy, with a focus on identifying areas that required improvement. 

A survey utilizing a four-point Likert scale questionnaire was administered to   96   Thai parents. The results revealed that respondents displayed a moderate level of awareness concerning the negative effects of sharing while demonstrating a high level of awareness regarding laws and regulations about child privacy.  It is suggested that the moderate awareness of negative effects may stem from parents’ belief   in   their   right   to   freedom   of   speech   when   discussing   their   children   on   social   media. Furthermore, the high awareness of laws and regulations might be influenced by the lack of specific child privacy laws in Thailand, leading  parents  to  perceive  the  necessity  for  more  explicit  legal provisions.

Keywords: Sharenting, social media, privacy laws, freedom speech

Method: Survey

Authors:  Suranchana Thammaratchai, Nutsuda Ngoenart, and Parinda Jantori, 

Journal: Human Behavior Development and Society, 

Year: 2023

Link for more information:https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/hbds/article/view/267036/175094