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The relationship between parenting styles and internet gaming disorders among secondary school children from the East Coast District in Malaysia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This research aimed to explore the link between parenting styles and gaming disorders among secondary school students in Kelantan, Malaysia. A quantitative correlational survey design was employed, utilizing online survey questionnaires for data collection. The instruments utilized were the Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and the Parenting Style Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ). A total of 209 respondents from a secondary school participated in the study. Results revealed a significant positive correlation between authoritarian parenting style and gaming disorders among secondary school students. This study serves as a pilot investigation to identify factors associated with gaming disorders, particularly among adolescents. In conclusion, the findings suggest valuable insights for future interventions addressing parenting and internet gaming disorders. Further exploration of the relationship between parenting styles and gaming disorders is recommended for a deeper understanding of this phenomenon.

Source: EDUCATUM Journal of Social Sciences

DOI: 10.37134/ejoss.vol11.sp.2.2025

Authors: Nur Khairunisha Roshayat, Nor Firdous Mohamed, Nur Amani Ahmad Tajuddin, Bahbibi Rahmatullah

Institutions: Sultan Idris Education University, National University of Singapore, University of Malaya

Language: English

Topic: Impact of Technology on Adolescents

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412008996

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