Visualizing the Complex Problem of Children's Digital Wellbeing in South Korea: A Systems Thinking Approach

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.

Willingness to pay for digital wellbeing features on social network sites: a study with Arab and European samples

“…Given the existing body of literature that focuses extensively on the overuse of internet, including SNS, and associations with digital addiction, it is important to further investigate the demands of our designed services that mitigate these concerns. For instance, a review study on digital wellbeing, have identified screen time and addiction as the most frequently explored themes (Widjaja and Baek, 2023).…”