ORCID
- Elizabeth J. Done: 0000-0001-6627-1928
Abstract
This paper emphasises the need to address onlinerisks, privacy and security in the everyday digital livesof individuals with intellectual disabilities. It proposesa study that will explore their online experiencesalongside parental concerns, expectations andpractices, as well as the forms of support teachersprovide to both parents and students. The project willadopt a mixed-methods design, bringing togetherfocus groups with young people with intellectualdisabilities, online surveys with parents and semistructured interviews with teachers. By integratingthese perspectives, the paper aims to build an evidencebase that can inform future research and guide thedevelopment of more context-sensitive policies,educational practices and curricula. Ultimately, thestudy seeks to contribute to safer and more inclusiveonline environments for young people with intellectualdisabilities, without overlooking their agency andparticipation in digital spaces. It also highlightspriority areas and questions for subsequent empiricaland comparative investigations in education.
DOI Link
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Publication Title
International Journal for Digital Society
Volume
16
Issue
1
Deposit Date
2026-03-27
Funding
This study was supported by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Türkiye.
Additional Links
https://infonomics-society.org/wp-content/uploads/From-Detection-to-Protection-Online-Risks-Privacy-and-Security-in-the-Lives-of-Disabilities.pdf, http://10.20533/ijds.2040.2570.2025
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
First Page
2023
Last Page
2028
Recommended Citation
Bolat Dinc, C., & Done, E. (2026) 'From Detection to Protection: Online Risks, Privacy and Security in the Lives of Disabilities', International Journal for Digital Society, 16(1), pp. 2023-2028. Available at: 10.20533/ijds.2040.2570.2025.0252
