The Impact of Parenting Styles and Bullying on Internet Addiction in Adolescents: Structural Modeling and the Mediating Role of Bullying

Abstract :

The internet, as a communication tool in today's world, has significant effects on both individual and social life. However, its widespread use can have negative impacts on social relationships and interpersonal communication, leading to psychological and social harm for users.. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of parenting styles and bullying on internet addiction in adolescents, with an emphasis on the mediating role of bullying. This research seeks to explore how these variables influence the onset of internet addiction among female high school students in Yasuj.

The present research is descriptive-correlational and was conducted using structural equation modeling. The statistical population included 357 female high school students, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires on internet addiction, Baumrind's parenting styles, and the ILI-Noize bullying scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS and PLS software.

The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between permissive parenting styles, bullying, and internet addiction. Additionally, the standardized regression coefficient between parenting styles and internet addiction was 0.22, between parenting styles and bullying was 0.32, and between bullying and internet addiction was 0.37. The indirect effect of parenting styles on internet addiction through bullying was 0.12, which was statistically significant.

This study found that specific parenting styles, particularly permissive styles, can lead to an increase in bullying behaviors and ultimately internet addiction in adolescents.

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