A study on Parenting Styles and Parental Attachment in Overcoming Internet Addiction among Children

Autor: Kanan Nissia, Arokiasamy Lawrence, Ismail Mohd Roslan bin
Jazyk: English<br />French
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: SHS Web of Conferences, Vol 56, p 02002 (2018)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2261-2424
DOI: 10.1051/shsconf/20185602002
Popis: Many studies have revealed about Internet use and Internet addiction. Most research focuses on the jeopardy and opportunities about active Internet usage however very limited empirical research emphasis on the role of parents in this context. Hence, this research paper explored the parenting styles and parental attachment in overcoming Internet addiction among children in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The parenting styles model and attachment theory have been used in this research. The Internet has created a new platform for the development of children, which offers various possibilities and also difficulties. Malaysian children are actually very in need to be safe during online thus, parents are encouraged to play their parental role in preparing their children to become better digital citizens.
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