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Dysfunctional Parent-Child Communication About Sexting During Adolescence.
Michal Dolev-Cohen1, Tsameret Ricon2
1Educational Counseling Program, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Oranim Academic College of Education, 36006, Tivon, Israel. michal@netvision.net.il.
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|February 3, 2022
Summary
Authoritative parenting improves parent-child communication about sexting risks. This style helps parents discuss online safety effectively, unlike authoritarian or permissive styles.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Parenting Studies
Background:
- Sexting poses risks for adolescents, necessitating effective parent-child communication.
- Understanding parental factors influencing communication quality about sexting is crucial for adolescent safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify parental characteristics linked to dysfunctional communication about sexting.
- Examine the mediating roles of perceived sexting severity and adolescent susceptibility.
- Determine how parenting styles impact discussions on adolescent sexting behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Online survey administered to 427 parents of Israeli adolescents (aged 10-18).
- Utilized questionnaires to assess parenting styles, perceived sexting risks, and communication quality.
- Statistical analysis to identify associations between parenting styles and communication outcomes.
Main Results:
- Authoritarian and permissive parenting styles correlated with lower quality parent-child communication about sexting.
- Authoritative parenting was associated with higher quality communication, mediated by positive attitudes toward sex education.
- Authoritative parents demonstrated better assessment of sexting severity and adolescent susceptibility.
Conclusions:
- Parenting style significantly influences the quality of discussions about adolescent sexting.
- Authoritative parenting fosters open communication and better risk assessment regarding online behaviors.
- Parents' perception of sexting risks can hinder constructive dialogue; effective mediation is key.
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