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A meta-analysis of the relationship between parenting style and Internet addiction among mainland Chinese teenagers

Year: 2018

Type: review

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: We performed a meta-analysis of 79 studies to explore the relationship between positive and negative indicators of parenting style and Internet addiction among 44,650 mainland Chinese teenagers. Results showed that positive indicators of parenting style had a significant negative correlation with teenagers' Internet addiction and that the correlation was moderated by region and school level. Negative indicators of parenting style were significantly and positively correlated with teenagers' Internet addiction and the correlation was also moderated by region and school level. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.7631

Authors: Shunyu Li, Hao Lei, Lan Tian

Institutions: Liaoning Normal University, East China Normal University, Jianghan University

Language: English

Topic: Impact of Technology on Adolescents

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2891296836

FWCI: 0.849

Cites: 10

Cited by: 40

Related to: 10