Adaptation and Validation of a Questionnaire on Perceived Benefits and Risks of Children's Internet Use

The study aimed to adapt and validate a questionnaire designed to assess perceptions of the benefits and risks of internet use among children of preschool and primary school age. The questionnaire consists of two subscales: Benefits (k=7–8) and Risks (k=8). Data were collected through an online survey completed by four distinct groups: preschool teachers (n=51), primary school teachers (n=53), parents of preschool-aged children (n=53), and parents of primary school-aged children (\mathbf{n=} \mathbf{5 5}). Construct validity was assessed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), which yielded satisfactory results across all four samples. Reliability analyses indicated strong internal consistency for both subscales (Cronbach's <tex xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">$\alpha=0.80-0.94$</tex>). The findings support the questionnaire's validity and reliability, demonstrating its potential as a robust tool for assessing perceptions of the benefits and risks of internet use among children. The strong construct validity and internal consistency suggest it is well-suited for capturing adult concerns about young children's digital engagement, particularly for those unable to self-assess their online behaviors and risks. This tool fills a critical gap by providing insights into caregivers' and educators' perceptions of young children's internet use, laying the groundwork for informed interventions and digital education strategies.