Parental phubbing and mobile phone addiction among Chinese adolescents: a moderated mediation model

It has been reported that parental phubbing is a significant predictor of mobile phone addiction (MPA) among adolescents. However, the mechanisms underlying this association remain largely unclarified. On the basis of the social learning theories and ecological systems, this study assessed the mediating effect of deviant peer affiliation and the moderating effect of sensation seeking in the association between parental phubbing and MPA among Chinese adolescents. A total of 786 Chinese adolescents (mean age = 13.17 years, SD = 1.35) completed the questionnaires anonymously about parental phubbing, MPA, deviant peer affiliation and sensation seeking. After controlling for study variables, deviant peer affiliation could partially mediate the association between parental phubbing and MPA among adolescents and this indirect path could be moderated by sensation seeking. Notably, the effect of deviant peer affiliation on MPA was more pronounced in adolescents with higher sensation seeking than in those with lower sensation seeking

The Influence of Parental Control and Parent-Child Relational Qualities on Adolescent Internet Addiction: A 3-Year Longitudinal Study in Hong Kong

This study investigated how parental behavioral control, parental psychological control, and parent-child relational qualities predicted the initial level and rate of change in adolescent internet addiction (IA) across the junior high school years. The study also investigated the concurrent and longitudinal effects of different parenting factors on adolescent IA. Starting from the 2009/2010 academic year, 3,328 Grade 7 students (Mage = 12.59 ± 0.74 years) from 28 randomly selected secondary schools in Hong Kong responded on a yearly basis to a questionnaire measuring multiple constructs including socio-demographic characteristics, perceived parenting characteristics, and IA. Individual growth curve (IGC) analyses showed that adolescent IA slightly decreased during junior high school years. While behavioral control of both parents was negatively related to the initial level of adolescent IA, only paternal behavioral control showed a significant positive relationship with the rate of linear change in IA, suggesting that higher paternal behavioral control predicted a slower decrease in IA. In addition, fathers\u27 and mothers\u27 psychological control was positively associated with the initial level of adolescent IA, but increase in maternal psychological control predicted a faster drop in IA. Finally, parent-child relational qualities negatively and positively predicted the initial level and the rate of change in IA, respectively. When all parenting factors were considered simultaneously, multiple regression analyses revealed that paternal behavioral control and psychological control as well as maternal psychological control and mother-child relational quality were significant concurrent predictors of adolescent IA at Wave 2 and Wave 3. Regarding the longitudinal predicting effects, paternal psychological control and mother-child relational quality at Wave 1 were the two most robust predictors of later adolescent IA at Wave 2 and Wave 3. The above findings underscore the importance of the parent-child subsystem qualities in influencing adolescent IA in the junior high school years. In particular, these findings shed light on the different impacts of fathering and mothering which are neglected in the scientific literature. While the findings based on the levels of IA are consistent with the existing theoretical models, findings on the rate of change are novel

Relationship between Narcissism, Self-Esteem, and Social Media Addiction in Preclinical Medical Students

Background: Narcissism is a condition in which people have a constant demand to be complimented and prioritized. Self-esteem is a subjective evaluation of one's worth. Several studies have linked narcissism and low self-esteem as a risk factor of social media addiction, a disorder where individuals displayed an unhealthy compulsion to access social media until it disrupts other activities. This study aimed to discover the relationship between narcissism, self-esteem, and social media addiction in preclinical medical students. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional observational analytical study on 211 preclinical medical students at the Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia. Instruments used in this study were Narcissistic Personality Inventory-16 (NPI-16), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS). Data were analyzed statistically using Chi-square in STATA analytic program.Results: Of all respondents, 6.6% were narcissistic, 19.9% had low self-esteem, and 34.6% had social media addiction. There was a significant relationship between narcissism and social media addiction (p=0.021) and between self-esteem and social media addiction (p=0.002).Conclusion: There is a relationship between narcissism, self-esteem, and social media addiction in university students. This indicates the importance of preliminary psychological screening in students, especially regarding self-esteem, narcissism, and social media addiction, to develop approaches that will ensure good academic achievements and physical health among students

Dampak Globalisasi terhadap Kualitas Keluarga Ditinjau dari Karakter Kemandirian, Integritas dan Religiusitas Remaja

The research objective was to describe the impact of globalization, in this case internet addiction on family quality when viewed from several adolescent characters, namely independence, integrity and religiosity. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The research instrument used interviewers. The research subjects were adolescents who had married if they were under 24 years old for boys and 21 years old for women. = The number of research subjects was 31 adolescents, who came from 6 districts in the city of Yogyakarta. The data analysis technique refers to the Miles and Huberman concept model, namely the interactive model. This study shows data on the intensity of adolescents who use gadgets as a medium in seeking information or as a medium for family entertainment, including children. Also need to be aware of, gadgets that do not depend on the partner, but depend on the children of the spouse (adolescents). The findings in this study are important because globalization in this case internet addiction has two sides, namely positive and negative, and if not used wisely, it can cause various problems related to the problem of internet addiction. Research data can be used as a basis for determining policies or interventions that are more related to internet addiction and family quality

Digital Citizenship and Adolescents Online Risk Behaviors

Adolescents now have greater access to digital resources and spaces and are more likely to engage in risky online behaviors for which they are unprepared. The study\u27s purpose was to examine the little-understood online behaviors of adolescents to better educate and prepare them for safe online interactions. The study was framed by two theories: digital citizenship— the ability to engage in digital environments competently and responsibly, and problem behavior theory—an understanding of what encourages problem behavior. This research asked if there was a relationship between adolescents’ digital citizenship and online risk behaviors using a quantitative correlational design. Teachers from three private secondary schools that did not offer digital citizenship education collected data using the Five-Factor Digital Citizenship Scale to measure digital citizenship and the Problematic and Risky Internet Use Screening Scale to measure online risk behaviors from a sample size of N = 597 students. After data were shared with the researcher, they were analyzed using Pearson’s r correlation coefficient and descriptive statistics to describe the scores’ mean, standard deviation, and variance. Results revealed no correlation between digital citizenship and adolescents’ online risk behaviors, although adolescents reported moderate knowledge or application of digital citizenship and online risk behavior related activities. Further research is needed to examine other variables. Stakeholders can use the results to inform their decisions about appropriate online choices, home and curriculum programs, tools, and policies to advance social change in the digital community

Digital Citizenship and Adolescents Online Risk Behaviors

Adolescents now have greater access to digital resources and spaces and are more likely to engage in risky online behaviors for which they are unprepared. The study\u27s purpose was to examine the little-understood online behaviors of adolescents to better educate and prepare them for safe online interactions. The study was framed by two theories: digital citizenship— the ability to engage in digital environments competently and responsibly, and problem behavior theory—an understanding of what encourages problem behavior. This research asked if there was a relationship between adolescents’ digital citizenship and online risk behaviors using a quantitative correlational design. Teachers from three private secondary schools that did not offer digital citizenship education collected data using the Five-Factor Digital Citizenship Scale to measure digital citizenship and the Problematic and Risky Internet Use Screening Scale to measure online risk behaviors from a sample size of N = 597 students. After data were shared with the researcher, they were analyzed using Pearson’s r correlation coefficient and descriptive statistics to describe the scores’ mean, standard deviation, and variance. Results revealed no correlation between digital citizenship and adolescents’ online risk behaviors, although adolescents reported moderate knowledge or application of digital citizenship and online risk behavior related activities. Further research is needed to examine other variables. Stakeholders can use the results to inform their decisions about appropriate online choices, home and curriculum programs, tools, and policies to advance social change in the digital community

Parenting style and children emotion management skills among Chinese children aged 3–6: the chain mediation effect of self-control and peer interactions

Drawing on ecosystem theory, which is based on the interaction of family environment, individual characteristics, and social adaptation, this study aimed to examine the effects of parenting style on emotion management skills and the mediating roles of self-control and peer interactions among Chinese children aged 3–6 years. Some studies have investigated the relationship between parenting style and emotion management skills. However, research on the underlying mechanisms is still deficient. A sample of 2,303 Chinese children completed the PSDQ-Short Version, the Self-Control Teacher Rating Questionnaire, the Peer Interaction Skills Scale, and the Emotion Management Skills Questionnaire. The results show that: (1) Authoritarian parenting style negatively predicted children’s emotion management skills, self-control, and peer interactions; (2) Authoritative parenting style positively predicted children’s emotion management skills, self-control, and peer interactions; (3) Structural equation models indicated that self-control and peer interactions partially mediated the effects of authoritarian and authoritative parenting styles. The parenting style of Chinese children aged 3–6 years is related to emotion management skills, and self-control and peer interactions have chain mediating effects between parenting style and children’s emotion management skills. These results provide further guidance for the prevention and intervention of emotional and mental health problems in children

Jordanian Adolescent Cannabis Use: Patterns, Risks, And Protective Factors

ABSTRACT JORDANIAN ADOLESCENT CANNABIS USE: PATTERNS, RISKS, AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS by SUKAINA ALZYOUD Month, 2010 Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Schim Major: Nursing Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Background: Cannabis is considered to be the most commonly used substances worldwide. Its use is not only common among adolescents but is increasing in developing countries such as Jordan. Cannabis use among adolescents has been linked to unintentional injuries, physical fights, academic problems, and illegal behavior such as driving under the influence. Studies of cannabis use patterns, risks, and protective factors are limited in developing countries. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the patterns, risks, and protective factors for cannabis use among Jordanian adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive/correlational survey design was used to assess the patterns among Jordanian adolescents 13-18 years of age drawn from Zarka Governorate in Jordan. Zarka Governorate is located at the central region of Jordan and is home to 15% of the total Jordanian population. Sample size was estimated using a 95% confidence interval for p that is expected to be about 50% (0.50). The final sample was 384 Jordanian students who attend public schools and participated in the study. These participants were recruited using simple random sampling from three grades (8th, 10th, &12th). Following permission from the Jordanian Ministry of Education and Wayne State University IRB, participant assent, and parental consent for those less than 18 years of age, students were asked to complete an Arabic version of the POSIT, CAST, AKABSU questionnaires. Reliability & validity was confirmed for the Arabic version of study measures used with adolescents participants. Results: An 11.7% of Jordanian adolescents reported using cannabis. Male Jordanian adolescents were more likely to use cannabis than females. Living in a single-parent household, and association with cannabis using friends were among the significant associated risk factors of adolescents cannabis use. Gender, father cannabis user, and educational status were among the strong predictors of adolescents cannabis use. Adolescent\u27s positive attitudes and beliefs were predictors of adolescents cannabis use. Implications: This study is the next critical step towards establishing a base line data of Jordanian adolescent\u27s health risk behaviors. Developing prevention programs directed to adolescents, families, and at-risk populations

L'associazione tra parental phubbing e benessere psicosociale in adolescenza

In che modo lo smartphone può interferire nella relazione tra genitore e figlio/figlia? L'obiettivo di questo elaborato di tesi è di approfondire il "parental phubbing", termine coniato dall'unione di "phone" e "snubbing", ovvero lo snobbare il proprio interlocutore durante una conversazione faccia-a-faccia per dare attenzione al proprio telefono. La tesi si sviluppa attraverso la nascita, le definizioni e caratteristiche del phubbing, passando successivamente alle principali cause, conseguenze e possibili soluzioni del parental phubbing nel benessere psicosociale adolescenziale presenti attualmente nella letteratura scientifica

Self-esteem and Social Media Dependency: A Comparative Analysis of Welsh- and English-Medium Pupils’ Perceptions

Despite not being officially recognized as an addiction, studies suggest social media dependency [SMD] retains similar traits as substance-based addictions and that adolescents are a group particularly at risk. Studies have shown significant positive correlations between SMD and depression, loneliness, and social anxiety. SMD has also shown a significant negative association with self-esteem. Research has yet to explore these relationships within a minority versus majority language comparative context, which is the objective of the thesis. The thesis used cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses (three equally-spaced timepoints over nine-months) incorporating quantitative and qualitative designs. There were 1,709 participants (Welsh/Bilingual-medium schools = 844; English-medium schools = 865) aged 12- to 15-years with a mean age of 13.61 years (standard deviation ±.933). All schools were State-maintained and located within Wales. At timepoint one, five Welsh/Bilingual- and four English-medium schools took part. Two Welsh/Bilingual-medium schools dropped out after timepoint one. SMD analysis (Chapter Four) showed a difference between school types but no difference between Welsh/Bilingual-medium attending first language Welsh- [FLWs] and English-speakers [FLEs]. The suggested reason for the difference between the school types was a marginalization of Welsh/Bilingual-medium FLWs’ and FLEs’ first languages within the social media and school environments, respectively. A difference in self-esteem (Chapter Five), depression, loneliness, and social anxiety (Chapter Six) scores was shown for FLWs and FLEs, also, with FLEs showing the poorer scores. The suggested reason was FLWs benefiting in terms of social identification processes and close affiliation to the Welsh language, culture, and community. Structural equation modeling [SEM] (Chapter Seven) indicated that first language mattered whenever SMD predicted self-esteem, depression, loneliness, and social anxiety. Longitudinal analyses (Chapter Eight) showed no difference in FLWs’ and FLEs’ SMD representation at low, medium and high levels over time, but a greater number of FLEs were represented at low self-esteem levels over time. Qualitative analysis (Chapter Nine) suggested FLWs identified a greater array of technical barriers to using Welsh on social media. In conclusion, the suggestion is an individual’s first language matters regarding self-esteem, depression, loneliness, and social anxiety, but not SMD. However, whenever SMD acts as a predictor variable, an individual’s first language appears to play a pivotal role