Parental Internet Research Articles

COVID-19 and the Crisis of Married Women in the Internet Parenting Community Using Netnography

COVID-19 and the Crisis of Married Women in the Internet Parenting Community Using Netnography

The Association Between Family Socioeconomic Status and Children’s Digital Literacy: The Explanatory Role of Parental Mediation

In the current information society, digital literacy has become an indispensable part of individuals’ overall literacy. Thus, investigating the factors influencing digital literacy is of theoretical and practical significance, especially for developing children. Against this background, the present study examined the association between family socioeconomic status and children’s digital literacy and the mediating roles of active and restrictive parental internet mediation in this association. A total of 1050 Chinese students ranging from Grades 4 to 8 completed questionnaires in their classrooms. Regression-based analyses showed that (1) family socioeconomic status was positively associated with digital literacy and (2) active parental mediation could significantly mediate this relationship, but the mediating effect of restrictive parental mediation was insignificant. This research not only deepens our understanding of the factors affecting digital literacy but also provides an empirical reference point for interventions to improve children’s digital literacy.

How does parental autonomy support influence adolescents’ academic performance? The mediating roles of active parental internet mediation and parent–child cohesion

How does parental autonomy support influence adolescents’ academic performance? The mediating roles of active parental internet mediation and parent–child cohesion

From classrooms to controllers: how school closures shaped children's video gaming habits.

This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19-related school closures on screen time and video gaming habits among governmental school students in Qatar and explore the prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) within this context. A cross-sectional approach was employed, spanning two months from June to August 2022. A random sample of students aged 8-15 years was drawn from the national electronic health record system of Qatar. Telephone interviews with parents were conducted to collect data. The Parental Internet Gaming Disorder Scale (PIGDS) was used for IGD assessment. Of 428 parents, 257 (60%) confirmed their child's engagement in video gaming during school closures. Participants averaged 11 years in age with 92 (35.8%) females and 165 (64.2%) males. Nationality included 62.6% expatriates and 37.4% Qatari locals. Average weekly screen time increased significantly from 19.7 ± 10.1 h to 31.9 ± 12.6 h during closure (p < 0.001). Video gaming time rose from 8.6 ± 8.6 h to 13.0 ± 12.4 h per week (p < 0.001). The prevalence of IGD was 8.6% (95% CI 5.4-12.7). Male students, expatriates, and those reporting increased video gaming time were more likely to develop IGD than their female and local counterparts. The observed associations between video gaming increase and IGD highlight the need for focused interventions to address potential risks and promote healthier digital habits among this population.

The role of internet parenting on internet addiction among adolescents

Various age groups have used the internet, including adolescents. Uncontrolled internet use can lead to psychological problems, such as internet addiction. One of the factors causing internet addiction is the lack of parental mediation in adolescents' internet activities, but some previous studies related to internet parenting showed inconsistent results. This study aims to determine the effect of internet parenting on internet addiction among junior high school adolescents in Yogyakarta. It is a quantitative survey study using the Indonesian version of the Internet Addiction Test scale (a=0.888) and the Internet Parenting scale (a=0.921). The data were collected from 171 junior high school students in Yogyakarta (ages 12-17) by online questionnaire and analyzed using linear regression in JASP 0.17.1. The research findings show an insignificant predictor of internet parenting to internet addiction (F=0.045, P=0.833 0.05). This shows that although internet parenting may have a role in preventing internet addiction in adolescents, other factors such as peer influence should also be considered in explaining the phenomenon of internet addiction among junior high school adolescents in Yogyakarta.

Hubungan Internet Parenting terhadap Perilaku Cybersex pada Remaja

This study aims to look at the relationship between internet parenting and cybersex behavior in adolescents. This study used a correlational quantitative approach involving 270 adolescents with an age range of 15-19 years selected through snowball sampling technique. Data analysis using product-moment correlation analysis which produces a correlation coefficient hypothesis of -0.211, p=0.000 (p &lt; 0.05) indicates that there is a negative relationship between internet parenting and cybersex behavior in adolescents, where the higher the internet parenting, the lower the cybersex in adolescents, and the lower the internet parenting, the higher the cybersex in adolescents. One way that can be done to reduce cybersex behavior is to increase internet parenting towards internet use in adolescents.

Parental Internet practices in the family system: Restrictive mediation, problematic Internet use, and adolescents’ age-related variations in perceptions of parent-child relationship quality

The current study draws from family systems theory to investigate the relationships between parents’ Internet practices, adolescent age (as a proxy for child development), and adolescents’ perceptions of parent-adolescent relationship quality. Secondary data analysis of 4,592 U.S. parent-adolescent dyads from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey revealed that when parents reported having more problematic Internet use, adolescents (ages 12–17) reported having worse relationships with their parents. Stricter rules regarding Internet usage were associated with lower parent-adolescent relationship quality. This negative relationship was more pronounced for adolescents 14.55 years old and older. Unexpectedly, having stricter rules about Internet content was related to better parent-adolescent relationship quality; this association was weaker for older adolescents. The findings provide insight into the differences between restrictive Internet mediation practices about time and content, the importance of examining parents’ problematic Internet use, and the need for considering children’s development when examining the role of media in the family system.

Passing the Torch: How Parental Privacy Concerns Affect Adolescent Self-Disclosure on Social Networking Sites

Drawing upon the literatures in information privacy, developmental psychology, and family science, this research investigates how parental online privacy concerns can be passed on to adolescents and affect their self-disclosure on social networking sites. We propose that parental privacy concerns decrease adolescents’ self-disclosure both directly (i.e., compliance) and indirectly through adolescents’ privacy concerns (i.e., internalization) and that such effects are moderated by parent-child privacy dissonance, parental internet evaluative mediation, and adolescents’ gender. To test the research model, we collected matched parent-child data from 726 families in China. The results show the indirect effect of parental privacy concerns on adolescents’ self-disclosure via their influence on adolescents’ privacy concerns. In addition, parent-child privacy dissonance weakens the effect of adolescents’ privacy concerns on self-disclosure. The extent to which parents employ internet evaluative mediation to guide adolescents’ online activities reinforces the effect of parental privacy concerns on adolescents’ privacy concerns. Statistical analyses further revealed that the mediating effect of adolescents’ privacy concerns is weakened by parent-child privacy dissonance but strengthened by internet evaluative mediation. We also found that parental privacy concerns affect sons and daughters through different paths, especially when parents employ high internet evaluative mediation. Under high internet evaluative mediation, parental privacy concerns affect sons’ self-disclosure primarily through an indirect path (via sons’ privacy concerns), but influence daughters’ self-disclosure both directly and indirectly via daughters’ privacy concerns. We conclude by discussing theoretical contributions and practical implications.

Influence of parental internet use motivations on effective parenting in Christian families: A study of Nakuru-East Sub-county, Kenya

The aim of this study was to find out the influence of parental internet use motivations on effective parenting in Christian families in Nakuru-East Sub County, Kenya. The study, informed by a mixed-methods research design, comprised quantitative analyses using Pearson correlation and Chi-Square tests, complemented by qualitative insights. The data was drawn from a sample of 297 Christian families, and the results illuminated significant findings. The quantitative analyses revealed a robust and statistically significant connection between parental internet use motivations and effective parenting within Christian families in Nakuru-East Sub County, Kenya. Both Pearson correlation and Chi-Square tests returned highly significant p-values (p&lt;0.001), affirming the existence of this relationship. However, the study also unveils the complexity of this association, as evidenced by non-significant linear dynamics according to the Linear-by-Linear Association test. The study concludes that parental internet use motivations have a statistically significant influence on effective parenting within Christian families in Nakuru-East Sub County, Kenya. The study recommends that parents be encouraged to become more aware of their internet use motivations and their potential impact on parenting. Moreover, further research is advocated to explore the nuances of the relationship between internet use motivations and effective parenting. These regulations should aim to strike a balance between technological advancement and the preservation of cultural and religious values.

Parent-Perceived Benefits and Harms Associated With Internet Use by Adolescent Offspring

Limited systematic information on familial factors and perception of the benefits and harms of internet use by youths is available. Much of the current research has been hampered by small nondiverse samples and limited information on key familial and offspring characteristics. To characterize parental perceptions and concerns about internet use associated with adolescent development, well-being, safety, family connectedness, and potential for problematic internet use. A 20-minute, English-language survey was developed with expert stakeholders using previously validated questionnaires and was conducted online between June 17 and July 5, 2022. Participants included 1005 parents of children and adolescents aged 9 to 15 years drawn from an online digital survey platform and calibrated for representation with post hoc weightings. Parent survey responses about family characteristics and internet use were used to compute Internet Addiction Test scores for parents and their offspring, Alabama Parenting Questionnaire scores, and an aggregate family connectedness score. The survey cohort of 1005 parents included 568 women (56.5%) and 437 men (43.5%) with a mean age (SD) of 39.5 (6.4) years. In terms of race and ethnicity, the most common categories included Black or African American (95 [9.5%]), Latinx or Hispanic (100 [10.0%]), White (602 [59.9%]), and 2 or more races or ethnicities (122 [12.1%]). Respondents endorsed parental concerns that included exposure to harmful content (646 [64.3%]) and online bullying (533 [53.0%]). Two hundred twenty-five parents (22.4%) had specific concerns about internet addiction in their adolescent offspring, and twice as many parents reported specific concerns about internet addiction than substance addiction. However, parents also indicated that internet use improved family connectedness among immediate families (468 [46.6%]) and extended families (568 [56.5%]). Internet Addiction Test scores in adolescent offspring were correlated with parent scores (β = 0.62 [SE = 0.02]; P < .001) and Alabama Parenting Questionnaire-Inconsistent Discipline scores (β = 0.23 [SE = 0.11]; P = .04). In this survey study of parent perceptions of internet use among adolescent offspring, parents believed the internet brought families closer yet also expressed concerns. Problematic internet use among youths was correlated with negative parenting styles and parent internet use. This research adds to the literature by suggesting that families, their communities, and industry may have common ground to collaborate on reducing the negative effects of internet use.

The associations between family characteristics and problematic Internet use among adolescents in Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT The current study assessed the family correlates of problematic Internet use (PIU) in a nationally representative sample of Saudi adolescents. Students (grades: 7–12; N = 2,546) from three cities in Saudi Arabia (random selection of schools) filled out a survey on Young’s Internet Addiction Test (YIAT) and family characteristics (e.g. parents’ socioeconomic status [SES], family harmony, family members’ Internet use, and parental Internet controls). A multilevel log-binomial regression assessed family correlates of PIU (YIAT ≥40). The mean (SD) age was 15.6 (±1.8) years; 54% were girls; PIU prevalence was 41.8%. A poor SES (OR = 1.2, 95% CI 1.0, 1.4), low family harmony (bottom quartile OR = 1.4, 95% CI 1.2, 1.7), no parental restriction/supervision (OR = 1.4, 95% CI 1.2, 1.8), and heavy Internet use by siblings (OR = 1.3, 95% CI 1.1, 1.5) were significantly associated with PIU. Certain identified family risk factors are amenable to interventions given the high PIU prevalence among Saudi adolescents.

Development and initial evaluation of the COnfident Parent INternet Guide program for parents of 3-8 year olds.

Positive parenting promotes children's cognitive, social and emotional development and parenting programs based on social learning theory are effective in supporting parents to help reduce behavioral problems among high challenge children. However there is less evidence for programs with non-clinical populations. COPING (COnfident Parent INternet Guide) is a 10-week online universal program for parents of 3 - 8 year olds presenting evidence-informed principles based on social learning theory to support parents in addressing common challenges with their children. This study explored the development and feasibility of delivery of the program in terms of recruitment, retention and acceptability. It also reports on initial program effectiveness, evaluated via a pilot randomized controlled trial. Data on child behavior, parental skills and mental health were collected at baseline and three months later for all participants and six months post-baseline for the intervention group only. Those parents who accessed the course provided very positive feedback however the trial experienced challenges with recruitment and initial engagement, particularly for parents referred by professionals. For parents who engaged with the program there were significant improvements in reported parenting skills with evidence of longer-term maintenance. This paper provides limited evidence of effectiveness for the COPING program however further feasibility work, particularly around recruitment, is needed before conducting larger effectiveness trials.

Determination of Cyber Victimizations According to Perceived Parental Internet Attitudes of Middle School Students

The power and value of technology in the information age has been effective in the spread of technology and its use at younger ages. Adolescents are in the risk group in terms of the negative consequences of technology. Today, bullying that has moved to the virtual environment has brought cyber victimization. In order to examine the relationship between the parental internet attitudes of secondary school students and their cyber victimization, 684 secondary school students studying in the city center of Konya (Türkiye) participated in the research in the 2020-2021 academic year. “Cyber Victimization” and “Parental Internet Attitude” questionnaires and “Demographic Information Form” were used to collect the data. It was seen that the most perceived parental internet attitude was the authoritative one and the perceived parental internet attitude of the students who experienced the most victimization was the laissez-faire attitude. According to the participating middle school students, parental internet attitudes differ respecting gender, grade level, education level of parents and school type. It was observed that there was no difference as regards the grade point average. It was also determined that students' cyber victimization is at a low level, and cyber victimization differs according to class level and education level of mother and father. It was found out that there was no difference according to gender, grade point average and school type. In addition, it was observed that parental internet attitude has different effects on the level of cyber victimization.

How parental internet use impacted parenting practices and children’s behavior during the Covid-19 pandemic

Our survey aimed to investigate how online parental behavior affects their parenting practices and how such practices may affect their family relations, their children’s social competencies, school achievements, and self–esteem. We examined a sample of 357 Greek-speaking parents (77.3% mothers and 22.7% fathers). We applied Young's (1998) Internet Addiction Questionnaire, the Alabama Parenting Questionnaire (APQ), and Kontopoulou's (2008) questionnaire to assess children's school performance and social competencies, their self-esteem, and family relationships. Our findings indicated that almost half of the participants are moderately addicted to the internet. Parental pathological internet use affects parental style and consequently impacts family relations and children's behavior. Gaining knowledge from the research data helps design and implement intervention programs to prevent and raise public awareness through psychoeducational information programs towards preventing internet addiction. Keywords: compulsive behavior, covid-19, internet addiction, online risks, parenting practices, pathological internet use.

How Can Trust Increase Children′s Understanding of Privacy for 21st Century Learning Environment?

In the digital world, privacy is one of the most important factors in establishing and building trust. Children involvement in digital media and internet is increasing particularly in embracing the 21st century learning environment. Concerns related to the intermediated role of trust can increase children’s understanding of privacy served as a critical research area to be investigated. Therefore, this study presents the findings from interview (26 pupils) and focus group session (10 focus group sessions involving 57 pupils) with children aged 9 to 11 years in Edinburgh, Scotland, and with eight volunteering parents to investigate their perceptions of trust in the online environment. The findings have shown how trust helped children to be ready to embrace the 21st century learning environment. Trust to children helped in increasing children’s autonomy, help in understanding the parental internet mediation styles, reducing parents’ worries and increase children’s privacy awareness.

Internet Parenting Styles of Parents of Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder

Internet Parenting Styles of Parents of Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Conditional Effects of Parental Internet Supervision on Online Victimization for Early Adolescent Boys

ABSTRACT Cyberbullying victimization is a key risk factor facing contemporary young men. Parental internet supervision is thought to be effective in mitigating these risks in mixed-gender samples, but the efficacy of internet supervision for young men specifically is unclear. This study examined the effects of internet supervision upon cybervictimisation among adolescent boys in an all-boys school (Mage = 13.44), moderated by internet use and availability of internet-enabled devices in the home. Both active and restrictive forms of supervision were conditionally related to increased cybervictimisation, suggesting that the efficacy of internet supervision may be highly sensitive to contextual factors.

INTERNET PARENTING SEBAGAI KONTROL DALAM PENGGUNAAN INTERNET PADA REMAJA

This study aims to analyze the correlation between internet parenting and adolescent internet behavior. Data was collect using self-report techniques from May to June 2020. This study involved 235 students in one of junior high school, who were randomly selected. The instrument for measuring internet parenting was the Factor Analysis of Mediating Rules and Practices (Livingstone and Helsper, 2008), which consists of 24 statements. The instrument for measuring internet behavior was the Principal Component Analysis of the Internet Use Questionnaire (Johnson &amp; Kulpa, 2006), which consists of 20 statements. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, namely Pearson Correlation Coefficient. The results showed that internet parenting was included in the moderate category (54,5%). Internet behavior is included in the low category (55,3%). The results of correlation analysis show that internet parenting has a significant negative correlation with adolescent internet behavior (r=-0,223, p&lt;0,01). These results indicate that the higher the attitude of parents in disciplining internet use in adolescents can reduce the frequency of adolescents using the internet. Thus, the implementation of internet parenting can be one way to reduce internet use in adolescents.

Adolescent Character Strengths: Associations with Parental Attachment and Internet Addiction

Adolescent Character Strengths: Associations with Parental Attachment and Internet Addiction

Parental internet activity and communication through the new media - literature review

Global economic and social transformations, as well as technological progress, require people to modify used methods of communication. Traditional forms of information exchange have given way to the so-called new media enabling trouble-free communication using the Internet. These changes also affected family life. Digitization, appearing at each stage of the functioning of the family system, is to some extent based on remote communication processes, allowing its individual members to carry out their development tasks. According to the theory of social learning, parents constitute the basic pattern of behavior that children derive from and reproduce. Therefore, parental functioning in the virtual world is important for the later adaptive use of the Web by representatives of the younger generation. In addition, online communication acts as a source of information and a normalizer of social relations, fosters building interpersonal competencies and identity, and modifies the way of fulfilling the parental role. Based on the above-mentioned aspects, this article characterizes the process of digitization of motherhood and fatherhood, showing the basic ways and consequences of using the Internet by parents, and systematizing the knowledge about communication functions in the context of mothers and fathers online activity.