Parental Attitudes on Social Media Monitoring for Youth: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Online environments dominate the daily lives of American youth and pose evolving challenges to their health and well-being. Recent national poll data indicate that social media overuse, internet safety, and online bullying are among parents' top child health concerns, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. While parents are uniquely positioned to help youth navigate social media, their attitudes on monitoring media use may be impacted by a myriad of personal and family factors.

Objective

This study aimed to examine factors associated with parental attitudes about monitoring social media use among youth.

Methods

Data were analyzed from the Voices of Child Health in Chicago Parent Panel Survey, administered to parents over the web and by telephone. Parent

SUBMITTER: Cohen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10670659 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature