Soziale Arbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen: Digitale und soziale Kompetenzen im Umbruch

Abstract

This article discusses the advancing digitalization in children and youth work (KiJuA) as a result of digitalization in modern societies and the increased use of digital media by children and young people, focusing on new requirements that employees are confronted with in this process. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study referred to in the article investigated which competencies, know-how, and skills employees of KiJuA need to dispose in order to meet these new requirements in a professional manner. The study shows that personal competencies such as a general openness to digital topics and a professional attitude are more important for KiJuA employees than specific skills related to individual tools. Young people themselves are often rather digital naïves than digital natives as they have little background knowledge about how technical devices or data protection work, although they spend a lot of time dealing with digital devices. Inclusion and equal opportunities must not be lost sight of.