Table 1 Items for the assessment of ICT Engagement

ICT interest

 F1_1

I forget about time when I’m using digital devices

 F1_2

The Internet is a great resource for obtaining information I am interested in (e.g. news, sports, dictionary)

 F1_3

It is very useful to have social networks on the internet

 F1_4

I am really excited discovering new digital devices or applications

 F1_5

I really feel bad if no internet connection is possible

 F1_6

I like using digital devices

Perceived ICT competence

 F2_1

I feel comfortable using digital devices that I am less familiar with

 F2_2

If my friends and relatives want to buy new digital devices or applications, I can give them advice

 F2_3

I feel comfortable using my digital devices at home

 F2_4

When I come across problems with digital devices, I think I can solve them

 F2_5

If my friends and relatives have a problem with digital devices, I can help them

Perceived autonomy in ICT use

 F3_1

If I need new software, I install it by myself

 F3_2

I read information about digital devices to be independent

 F3_3

I use digital devices as I want to use them

 F3_4

If I have a problem with digital devices, I start to solve it on my own

 F3_5

If I need a new application, I choose it by myself

ICT as a topic in social interaction

 F4_1

To learn something new about digital devices, I like to talk about them with my friends

 F4_2

I like to exchange solutions to problems with digital devices with others on the internet

 F4_3

I like to meet friends and play computer and video games with them

 F4_4

I like to share information about digital devices with my friends

 F4_5

I learn a lot about digital media by discussing with my friends and relatives