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Crimes sexuais contra menores: uma análise da consciencialização parental sobre os riscos de abuso sexual nos jogos online
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A presente dissertação de mestrado investiga os crimes sexuais contra menores em contexto de jogos online, tendo como foco a consciencialização parental acerca dos riscos e perigos presentes na internet. Os crimes sexuais contra crianças intensificaram-se com o avanço das novas tecnologias, exemplificando-se pelo aumento significativo deste tipo de crime durante e após a pandemia de Covid-19. Em equivalência, os jogos online acentuam esta preocupação, não só devido à quantidade de crianças e adolescentes diariamente online, mas também pelos avanços nas formas de comunicação. Esta pesquisa adota uma abordagem quantitativa, transversal e descritiva. Com uma amostra de 200 participantes, busca analisar o conhecimento de pais/cuidadores (≥18 anos) de crianças (07-17 anos) sobre os perigos de abuso sexual em jogos online, através do método do inquérito apoiado pela técnica do questionário, acessível online durante três meses. A análise dos dados mostrou que 59,5% dos filhos dos participantes jogam jogos online frequentemente (47,1%), através do uso do telemóvel (43,7%) e principalmente no quarto (48,7%). Além disso, 57,1% dos participantes afirmam ter boas competências digitais, sendo que 68,9% têm conhecimento de programas de segurança para monitorizar a atividade das crianças na internet. 32,8% dos participantes revelam uma preocupação ocasional relativamente aos perigos dos jogos online, mas apenas 34,5% consideram a interação com estranhos um tema crucial a abordar. No entanto, 67,2% adotam uma comunicação aberta com os filhos acerca dos riscos da internet. Embora 48,7% dos participantes nunca tenham ouvido falar em grooming online, 43,7% já conversaram com os filhos sobre o assunto, sendo que 79% consideram este crime muito grave. Importa ainda referir que 6,7% dos participantes não sabem como proceder perante um crime de grooming online. Por fim, 84,9% dos participantes acreditam que as instituições de ensino deveriam desempenhar um papel mais ativo na consciencialização e prevenção desses crimes, sugerindo ações de sensibilização. A comunicação aberta com as crianças/adolescentes e a prevenção desta forma de crime foram destacadas pelos participantes como as medidas mais importantes.
This master's thesis investigates sexual offences against minors in the context of online games, focusing on parental awareness of the risks and dangers present on the internet. Sexual offences against children have intensified with the advance of new technologies, exemplified by the significant increase in this type of crime during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Equally, online games accentuate this concern, not only because of the number of children and adolescents online on a daily basis, but also because of the advances in forms of communication. This research adopts a quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive approach. With a sample of 200 participants, it seeks to analyze the knowledge of parents/carers (≥18 years) of children (07-17 years) about the dangers of sexual abuse in online games, using the survey method supported by the questionnaire technique, accessible online for three months. The data analysis showed that 59.5% of the participants' children play online games frequently (47.1%), using mobile phones (43.7%) and mainly in the bedroom (48.7%). In addition, 57.1% of participants claim to have good digital skills, and 68.9% are aware of security programs to monitor children's activity on the internet. 32.8% of participants report occasional concern about the dangers of online games, but only 34.5% consider interaction with strangers a crucial topic to address. However, 67.2% communicate openly with their children about the risks of the internet. Although 48.7% of respondents have never heard of online grooming, 43.7% have talked to their children about it, and 79% consider this crime very serious. Additionally, 6.7% of participants don't know how to deal with an online grooming crime. Finally, 84.9% of participants believe that educational institutions should play a more active role in raising awareness and preventing these crimes, suggesting awareness-raising actions. Open communication with children/adolescents and the prevention of this form of crime were highlighted by the participants as the most important measures.
This master's thesis investigates sexual offences against minors in the context of online games, focusing on parental awareness of the risks and dangers present on the internet. Sexual offences against children have intensified with the advance of new technologies, exemplified by the significant increase in this type of crime during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Equally, online games accentuate this concern, not only because of the number of children and adolescents online on a daily basis, but also because of the advances in forms of communication. This research adopts a quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive approach. With a sample of 200 participants, it seeks to analyze the knowledge of parents/carers (≥18 years) of children (07-17 years) about the dangers of sexual abuse in online games, using the survey method supported by the questionnaire technique, accessible online for three months. The data analysis showed that 59.5% of the participants' children play online games frequently (47.1%), using mobile phones (43.7%) and mainly in the bedroom (48.7%). In addition, 57.1% of participants claim to have good digital skills, and 68.9% are aware of security programs to monitor children's activity on the internet. 32.8% of participants report occasional concern about the dangers of online games, but only 34.5% consider interaction with strangers a crucial topic to address. However, 67.2% communicate openly with their children about the risks of the internet. Although 48.7% of respondents have never heard of online grooming, 43.7% have talked to their children about it, and 79% consider this crime very serious. Additionally, 6.7% of participants don't know how to deal with an online grooming crime. Finally, 84.9% of participants believe that educational institutions should play a more active role in raising awareness and preventing these crimes, suggesting awareness-raising actions. Open communication with children/adolescents and the prevention of this form of crime were highlighted by the participants as the most important measures.
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Abuso sexual infantil Globalização Jogos eletrónicos Comunicação digital Prevenção Vitimação Child sexual abuse Globalization Electronic games Digital communication Prevention Victimization