Liu Shu-Wen, Chen Sheng, Huang Chienchung, Vallario Julia
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Saint Joseph, Macau, China.
School of Public Administration, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou 510420, China.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2025 Mar 21;22(4):461. doi: 10.3390/ijerph22040461.
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.
随着技术的快速发展，儿童网络成瘾问题日益受到关注，在中国尤其如此。本研究考察了不同教养方式对网络成瘾的影响以及父母监管在中国儿童关系中的作用。2024年对600个有6至17岁孩子的中国家庭进行了一项调查。使用结构方程模型（SEM），结果显示权威型教养方式与较低的网络成瘾水平相关，而专制型和放任型教养方式则与较高水平相关。父母监管在一定程度上调节了这种关系，积极参与孩子网络活动的权威型父母显示出较低的成瘾风险。研究结果强调，教养方式和父母干预都是解决中国儿童网络成瘾问题的关键因素。鼓励权威型教养方式并积极进行监管可能有助于儿童减轻网络成瘾问题。
