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

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...

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Published in:Global business and management research 2019-04, Vol.11 (2), p.409-419
Main Authors: Arokiasamy, Lawrence, Kanan, Nissia, bin Ismail, Mohd Roslan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Analysis
Attachment
Child development
Children & youth
Families & family life
Homework
Internet
Parenting
Parents & parenting
Pathological Internet Use
Self esteem
Smartphones
Studies
Teenagers
Virtual communities
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1947-5667
1947-5667