Predictors of parental mediation in teenagers' internet use: a cross-sectional study of female caregivers in Lahore, Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The internet has become the most widely used medium among teenagers, who spend much of their time online, which raises parental concerns. Notwithstanding teens' increased internet use and exposure to online risks, little is yet known about parental internet mediation in local settings. The present research aimed to assess the various dimensions of parental mediation to regulate teens' use of the internet and their predictors.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the district of Lahore, Pakistan, among mothers/female caregivers of teens (aged 13-19 years). Only women were interviewed because they are more frequently engaged as primary caregivers than fathers or male caregivers. Furthermore, only qualified and working mothers from the top two profession

SUBMITTER: Iqbal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7871392 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature