Jenny Radesky
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91
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About
Jenny Radesky is a developmental behavioral pediatrician and researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of child development, digital media, and family technology use. Her research explores how children and parents navigate the increasingly complex digital landscape, from smart home devices to data privacy. In a highly cited 2021 study (45 citations), she investigated parents' perceptions of child safety in smart homes, revealing emerging concerns about both physical and digital risks posed by devices like robot vacuums and smart speakers. Another influential qualitative study (43 citations) directly engaged children aged 4–10, uncovering how young users conceptualize data processing and digital privacy—finding that children often rely on gendered cues, such as pink robots, to interpret technology. Beyond her work on digital childhoods, Radesky has contributed to clinical pediatrics, including a case study on the limitations of medication alone for managing ADHD in adolescents. Her research consistently centers the voices of families and children, providing actionable insights for clinicians, designers, and policymakers. With her work informing guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, Radesky is a leading voice on how technology shapes—and is shaped by—the developing child.
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- 3“When the Prescription Pad Is Not Enough”3 citations · 2013