Preadolescents and Their Online World: Activities, Opportunities, and Challenges

H Ying Chuck, Chiara de Jong, Serena Daalmans, Esther Rozendaal, Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University, The Netherlands

The Journal of Early Adolescence

Published online on January 16, 2026

Abstract

The Journal of Early Adolescence, Ahead of Print.
To thrive in today’s digital media society, preadolescents (8–12-year-olds) should adaptively navigate online opportunities and challenges. Supporting them in this requires a clear understanding of how they experience their online world. Therefore, this ...