Adolescent internet addiction - role of parental control and adolescent behaviours

2019102 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Miguel Vieira Martins · Hospital Center of Cova da Beira

Adriana Formiga · Hospital Center of Cova da Beira

Constança Santos · Hospital Center of Cova da Beira

D S Moreira Sousa · Hospital Center of Cova da Beira

Carla Resende · Hospital Center of Cova da Beira

Ricardo Campos · Hospital Center of Cova da Beira

Natália Balbo Arantes Nogueira

Abstract

Our findings reported a significant rate of Internet-addicted youth. IA was negatively related to parental control. Whenever any kind of parental control over Internet use was reported, IA was less likely to occur. Healthcare professionals should be aware of the risks of IA in adolescents to improve its prevention and intervention.

Topics & Keywords

Impact of Technology on Adolescents Child Development and Digital Technology Social Media and Politics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine

Volume 7, Issue 3, pp. 116-120

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpam.2019.12.003

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