Publication Date

12-2024

Date of Final Oral Examination (Defense)

10-16-2024

Type of Culminating Activity

Thesis

Degree Title

Master of Science in Computer Science

Department

Computer Science

Supervisory Committee Chair

Jerry Fails, Ph.D.

Supervisory Committee Member

John Ziker, Ph.D.

Supervisory Committee Member

Kendall House, Ph.D.

Supervisory Committee Member

Francesca Spezzano, Ph.D.

Abstract

Technology integration into the household is ever expanding and so is the need for children's safety when it comes to accessing this technology. Parental controls exist as a way for parents to be able to control and protect their children from possible hazards of technology use. However, many controls provide only the ability to help parents lock or restrict their children from using technology. This research seeks to identify and create a control solution that helps develop moderation habits in children instead of restrictions, thereby helping both parents and children. I developed a new control application through this research, aptly named Kid Tech Balance (KTB) for its solution to providing balance to children in their own technology usage. The KTB application, also provides simple access for parents to use controls and creates a conversation in the family about technology use. The created application was then reviewed by several families to determine its effectiveness in accomplishing these goals.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.18122/td.2301.boisestate

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