Toward a conceptualization of the internet of toys

Ling, L; Yelland, N; Hatzigianni, M; Dickson-Deane, C

Toward a conceptualization of the internet of toys

Ling, L Yelland, N Hatzigianni, M Dickson-Deane, C

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 2021, 46, (3), pp. 249-262
Issue Date:: 2021-09-01

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dc.contributor.author	Ling, L
dc.contributor.author	Yelland, N
dc.contributor.author	Hatzigianni, M
dc.contributor.author	Dickson-Deane, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5504-7856
dc.date.accessioned	2022-02-15T00:52:04Z
dc.date.available	2022-02-15T00:52:04Z
dc.date.issued	2021-09-01
dc.identifier.citation	Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 2021, 46, (3), pp. 249-262
dc.identifier.issn	0312-5033
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dc.description.abstract	The Internet of Things is reshaping many households’ digital landscape and influencing children’s play and learning, especially in the form of toys that are named the Internet of Toys (IoToys). IoToys may generate a significant influence on children’s growth. While increasing attention is drawn to the IoToys, confusion around their conceptualization and use is evident. Without a thorough understanding of what the IoToys are, the progress of meaningful research on this topic will be greatly hindered. We, thus, conducted a systematic review to determine existing definitions of the IoToys using seven major databases over the past 20 years. After analyzing the definitions identified, we found that the previous definitions neglected the significance of defining “toys” in their work. The review led to a discussion around how to understand “toys” and then a more precise conceptualization of the IoToys, based on which implications for future research are offered.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	SAGE Publications
dc.relation.ispartof	Australasian Journal of Early Childhood
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dc.subject	1301 Education Systems, 1303 Specialist Studies in Education, 1701 Psychology
dc.title	Toward a conceptualization of the internet of toys
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Abstract:

The Internet of Things is reshaping many households’ digital landscape and influencing children’s play and learning, especially in the form of toys that are named the Internet of Toys (IoToys). IoToys may generate a significant influence on children’s growth. While increasing attention is drawn to the IoToys, confusion around their conceptualization and use is evident. Without a thorough understanding of what the IoToys are, the progress of meaningful research on this topic will be greatly hindered. We, thus, conducted a systematic review to determine existing definitions of the IoToys using seven major databases over the past 20 years. After analyzing the definitions identified, we found that the previous definitions neglected the significance of defining “toys” in their work. The review led to a discussion around how to understand “toys” and then a more precise conceptualization of the IoToys, based on which implications for future research are offered.

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