An Investigation of Protagonists in Storybook Apps for Children

Autor/inn/en	Cherner, Todd S.; Gurjar, Nandita
Titel	An Investigation of Protagonists in Storybook Apps for Children
Quelle	In: Reading Horizons, 60 (2021) 2, S.51-77, Artikel 4 (28 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0034-0502
Schlagwörter	Literary Devices; Story Reading; Computer Oriented Programs; Childrens Literature; Content Analysis; Young Children; Social Bias; Gender Bias; Racial Bias; Disabilities + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Literaturarbeit; Computerprogramm; 'Children''s literature'; Kinderliteratur; Inhaltsanalyse; Frühe Kindheit; Geschlechterstereotyp; Racial discrimination; Rassismus; Handicap; Behinderung
Abstract	Children's literature has historically been rife with implicit biases and underlying themes, and few scholars have investigated the impact technology has had on those elements appearing in children's literature. In response, this study used a content analysis methodology to evaluate 38 storybook applications (apps) for containing implicit biases and underlying messages related to the narrative's protagonists. These storybook apps were designed for young children to engage on their iPads. Overall, the study found that the storybooks apps predominantly featured protagonists who were White, middle-class, able-bodied males. The researchers first provide their rationale for the study along with their theoretical framework before describing their methodology and findings. The researchers conclude with implications for teacher educators, preservice and in-service teachers, storybook authors and app developers, and future researchers. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01