The influence of parents and peers on adolescents’ problematic social media use revealed

• DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2023.107705
• Publication Date: 2023-02-20T05:41:43Z
• Authors: Merel M.L. Leijse; Ina M. Koning; Regina J.J.M. van...
• Keywords: Odds; Peer pressure

Nowadays, parents, caretakers, teachers and researchers have an increasing interest in the development consequences of problematic social media use, especially among adolescents. A growing body research investigates factors that may influence use. This study examined role broader context parental (time spent with parents family support), peer (peer support pressure), individual (perceived self-control) adolescents' risky use (ref = normative), as well moderating self-control by using a longitudinal design. Adolescents (N 1384) aged 11–19 years (Mage 14.1, SD 1.03) were included completed self-report questionnaire twice (6-month interval). Multinomial Logistic Regression showed parent predicted but not media. Adolescents’ level did modify these relationships. However, low increase odds developing or directly. In conclusion, this provides preliminary evidence general can help to prevent lesser extent For latter, factor self-control, however, seems play role.