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Impact of parental phubbing on emotional and behavioral problems of young children: The mediating role of parent–child conflict

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We examined the relationship between parental phubbing and emotional and behavioral problems of 3–5-year-old children, focusing on the mediating role of parent–child conflict. We conducted a survey with 1,042 parents at four kindergartens in Fujian Province, China. Results showed that parental phubbing was positively correlated with children's emotional and behavioral problems and with parent–child conflict, which, in turn, was correlated with children's emotional and behavioral problems. Parent–child conflict mediated the relationship between parental phubbing behavior and children's problems, accounting for 40.78% of the total effect. These findings indicate that reducing parental phubbing may mitigate parent–child conflict and support children's emotional development.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.14341

Authors: Xiaofen Wang, Linrong Wang, Xuzhen Wang, Cheng Chen, Zhixuan An

Institutions: Chengyi College, Jimei University, Xiamen City University, Jimei University

Language: English

Topic: Child Development and Digital Technology

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411390512

FWCI: 9.684

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Cited by: 3

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