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Problematic Internet use Among Adolescent Boys in a non-Western Context : Examining Father-Son Parenting with Avoidant Coping and Self-Regulation
Matickas, M. (2024) Problematic Internet use Among Adolescent Boys in a non-Western Context : Examining Father-Son Parenting with Avoidant Coping and Self-Regulation.
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| Abstract: | With the advent of the internet and its widespread use, several new psychological constructs have come into the light. In this regard, Problematic Internet Use (PIU) is one such construct that has attracted the interest of many researchers. Mostly because of its harmful effects on the well-being of adolescents. This study investigates the impact of paternal parenting styles on PIU among adolescent boys in Ankara, Turkey. Specifically, it examines how controlling/strict and accepting/affectionate paternal styles relate to PIU and explores the influence of avoidant coping and self-regulation as moderators. Data from 718 male adolescents were obtained through a correlational cross-sectional survey design and analyzed using SPSS Statistics 27 as part of a larger study. Results indicate a positive correlation between controlling/strict parenting and higher levels of PIU and a negative correlation for accepting/affectionate parenting. No significant moderation effects from avoidant coping and self-regulation were found, though their direct effects on PIU were noted. This research contributes to understanding the specific role of fathers in adolescent PIU, within a non-Western context, offering insights for targeted interventions to mitigate PIU, with a focus exclusively on the father-son relationships. Keywords: Problematic Internet Use, PIU, Avoidant Coping, Self-Regulation, Cross-Sectional Study Design. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology MSc (66604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100068 |
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