Is parental mediation negatively associated with problematic media use among children and adolescents? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Fam, Jia Yuin; Männikkö, Niko; Juhari, Rumaya; Kääriäinen, Maria

doi:10.1037/cbs0000320

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“…Consistent with prior research [ 54 , 55 ], the present study corroborates the significant inverse relationship between active parental mediation and PIU among adolescents.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Active Parental Mediation and Adolescent Problematic Internet Use: The Mediating Role of Parent–Child Relationships and Hiding Online Behavior

Liu

Sun

et al. 2023

Behavioral Sciences

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In today’s information society, with the growing integration of the Internet into individuals’ lives, problematic Internet use (PIU) among adolescents has become more prevalent. Therefore, we conducted this study to investigate the correlation between active parental mediation and PIU in adolescents, as well as the potential mediating roles of parent–child relationship and adolescents’ hiding online behavior. A total of 539 middle school students (mean age = 13.384) were recruited for this study and participated by completing a series of paper-and-pencil questionnaires. The findings indicated a significant negative relationship between active parental mediation and PIU. Furthermore, both the mediating role of the parent–child relationship and the role of hiding online behavior were found to be significant. Specifically, the mediating role is comprised of two paths: the independent mediating role of the parent–child relationship, and the sequential mediating role involving both the parent–child relationship and hiding online behavior. The study contributes an innovative theoretical perspective to deepen the understanding of the formation mechanism of PIU. Moreover, it offers practical empirical insights for the prevention and intervention of PIU among adolescents.

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“…Consistent with prior research [ 54 , 55 ], the present study corroborates the significant inverse relationship between active parental mediation and PIU among adolescents.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Active Parental Mediation and Adolescent Problematic Internet Use: The Mediating Role of Parent–Child Relationships and Hiding Online Behavior

Liu

Sun

et al. 2023

Behavioral Sciences

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“…Thus, these findings suggest that, among 10–16-year-olds, none of the two restrictive mediation practices are effective in preventing or reducing problematic social media use symptoms, nor do they promote the development of problematic social media use. While parental rules might be effective in reducing screen time (Fam et al, 2023 ), they may not address the underlying factors (e.g., unsatisfied psychological needs) driving problematic social media use (Geurts et al, 2023a ). However, concluding that limiting adolescents’ Internet use is ineffective in preventing or reducing this problematic use would be premature, as it may be an effective parenting strategy for a certain subgroup of adolescents or under certain circumstances.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bidirectional Within-Family Effects of Restrictive Mediation Practices and Adolescents’ Problematic Social Media Use

Geurts,

Vossen,

Van den Eijnden

et al. 2024

J. Youth Adolescence

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Much remains unknown about whether restrictive mediation is an effective parenting strategy to prevent or reduce problematic social media use among adolescents. Therefore, this study examined bidirectional within-family effects between two restrictive mediation practices (rule-setting and reactive restrictions) and problematic social media use using random-intercept cross-lagged panel modeling. Three-wave survey data collected among Dutch adolescents (T1: N = 1928, Mage = 13.31 years, SD = 0.91, 43.3% girl) with a 1 year-interval were used. Results showed that within-family changes in problematic social media use symptoms predicted subsequent within-family changes in perceived parental restrictive mediation. More specifically, an increase in symptoms predicted a decrease in rule-setting and an increase in reactive restrictions 1 year later. Within-family changes in perceived parental restrictive mediation practices did not predict within-family changes in problematic social media use symptoms, suggesting that the relation is unidirectional. However, concluding that limiting adolescents’ Internet use is ineffective to prevent problematic social media use would be premature. Future research should investigate whether it may be an effective parenting strategy for a certain subgroup of adolescents or under certain circumstances.

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“…Therefore, an educational and media-mediation style that is too controlling and restrictive may be perceived as an intrusion into the adolescent's personal autonomy, thus leading to higher PMU [150]. Instead, it has been found that parental mediation strategies, even of a restrictive type, significantly reduced the risk of developing problematic web-mediated behaviors, especially in younger children [151].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Problematic Media Use among Children up to the Age of 10: A Systematic Literature Review

Rega

Gioia

2023

IJERPH

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Introduction: Digital screen media use has significantly grown in all age groups and at an increasingly young age, including toddlers, schoolers, and primary school children. Although there is evidence that excessive early childhood media exposure can lead to several negative developmental outcomes, no systematic review on Problematic Media Use (PMU) of children under 10 years old have been provided. The aim of the present systematic review was to identify (i) the main instruments used to measure children’s PMU across different studies; (ii) the risk and protective factors which might increase or reduce children’s PMU; and (iii) the negative outcomes associated with children’s PMU. Methods: This study was conducted following the systematic review guidelines proposed in the PRISMA statement. A total of 35 studies published between 2012–2022 and with a mean sample age between 0 and 10 years old were ultimately included in this literature review. Results: Use of media for more than 2 h a day, male gender, and higher age increased the risk of developing PMU among children. PMU led to several negative consequences for children’s development and well-being (e.g., more problematic behaviors, sleep problems, higher depressive symptoms, lower emotional intelligence, and lower academic achievements). Children who experienced negative psychological symptoms, a dysfunctional parent–child relationship, and difficulties in school context were more prone to develop PMU. However, an authoritative parenting style and restrictive parental mediation reduced the risk of developing PMU among children. Finally, self-report measures specifically designed to get the younger children’s perspective are still few and not so widely used. Conclusions: Overall, this research field is still in its infancy and needs further investigation. Likely, a dysfunctional family system can lead children to experience emotional distress and negative psychological symptoms, which they try to manage by escaping into the virtual world, thus increasing the risk of developing PMU. As the children’s PMU is closely affected by the family environment, future prevention interventions should target both children and their parents to improve their self-regulatory and mentalizing capabilities, as well as parental mediation strategies and general parenting practices.

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Is parental mediation negatively associated with problematic media use among children and adolescents? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cited by 22 publications

References 88 publications

Active Parental Mediation and Adolescent Problematic Internet Use: The Mediating Role of Parent–Child Relationships and Hiding Online Behavior

Active Parental Mediation and Adolescent Problematic Internet Use: The Mediating Role of Parent–Child Relationships and Hiding Online Behavior

Bidirectional Within-Family Effects of Restrictive Mediation Practices and Adolescents’ Problematic Social Media Use

Problematic Media Use among Children up to the Age of 10: A Systematic Literature Review

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