Parenting Style and Child Internet Addiction in China
Mediation Effect of Parental Active Meditation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15461027 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shu‐Wen Liu (0000-0001-8584-738X, University of Saint Joseph), Sheng Chen (0000-0002-6224-2051, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, corresponding author), Chien-Chung Huang (0000-0003-2297-1468, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, corresponding author), Julia Vallario (Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 461-461 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-21 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph22040461 |
| PMID | 40283690 |
| OpenAlex | W4408689293 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 34 |
With the rapid advancement of technology, internet addiction among children has become a growing concern, particularly in China. This study examines the impact of different parenting styles on internet addiction and the role of parental mediation on the relationship among Chinese children. A survey of 600 Chinese families with children aged 6 to 17 was conducted in 2024. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), the results reveal that authoritative parenting is linked to lower levels of internet addiction, while authoritarian and permissive parenting are associated with higher levels. Parental mediation partly mediates this relationship, with authoritative parents who are actively involved with their children's internet activities showing a reduced risk of addiction. The findings highlight that both parenting style and parental intervention are key factors in addressing internet addiction among Chinese children. Encouraging authoritative parenting alongside active mediation may help children mitigate internet addiction
Addiction · China · Developmental psychology · Mediation · Parenting styles · Permissive · Political science · Psychiatry · Structural equation modeling · Style (visual arts · The Internet · Child Development and Digital Technology · Educational Methods and Impacts · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Medicine · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |