Analysis Of Children's Behavior In Absorbing Information Without Clarification In The Story Book Save Yourself By Dewi Cholidatul And Omega Hanifa

Erwati

Authors

Erwati UIN Saifuddin Zuhri, Purwokerto

Keywords:

children' s behavior, digital literacy, information clarification

Abstract

This study aims to analyze children's behavior in absorbing information without clarification described in the storybook Save Yourself by Dewi Cholidatul and Omega Hanifa. The development of digital technology allows children to access information easily, but they often do not have the critical thinking skills to verify the truth of information. The method used in this study is a literature review, which analyzes the content of stories, characters, and moral values based on child development theory and digital literacy. The results of the study show that the main character, Dun, believes information about an asteroid that will hit the city without checking the truth, thus spreading panic. However, after getting clarification, Dun learned to think more critically and responsibly in receiving and disseminating information. This learning reflects the importance of digital literacy and moral education to teach children to be more careful in filtering information. In conclusion, digital and moral literacy education applied through story media can help children to develop critical, responsible, and wise thinking skills in dealing with information in the digital era.

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