Digital Security Strategies for the Prevention of Grooming: A Systematic Review
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grooming, digital safety, digital literacy, prevention, adolescentsAbstract
Digital transformations have reshaped how children and adolescents interact online, generating benefits but also emerging risks such as grooming. This phenomenon constitutes a form of digital violence wherein adults build trust with minors through deception and manipulation. The objective of this study was to analyze digital security strategies used to prevent grooming, based on recent scientific evidence. A methodology grounded in the PRISMA 2021 protocol was applied, with searches conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO. Findings indicate that the most effective strategies incorporate early digital literacy education, teacher training, parental supervision, and brief interventions aimed at promoting online self-protection. It is concluded that the articulation between educational institutions and families is essential to strengthening digital safety among minors.
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