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Gender differences in associations between parental problem drinking and early adolescents' Internet addiction

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose was to examine gender differences between parental problem drinking (PPD) and early adolescents' Internet addiction (IA). Design and Methods: This was a cross-sectional, correlational design with 519 (266 boys and 253 girls) early adolescents. Results: PPD had a significant direct effect on IA in boys but not in girls. Significant indirect effects of PPD on IA were evidenced via anxiety-depression and aggression for boys and via family function and aggression for girls. Practice Implications: Findings suggest that tailored interventions for the prevention of IA should consider gender.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)288-300
Number of pages13
JournalJournal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing
Volume17
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2012

Keywords

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Early adolescent
  • Internet
  • Parent

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