Digital Technology and Media Use by Adolescents: Latent Class Analysis
Megan A Moreno1, Kole Binger1, Qianqian Zhao1
1University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States.
JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting
|May 4, 2022
Summary
This study identified two adolescent technology use profiles: "Family-Engaged" and "At-Risk." Family-engaged adolescents reported better health and well-being, highlighting the importance of family involvement in digital technology use.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Media Studies
- Family Studies
Background:
- Adolescent digital technology use is pervasive, with mixed health outcomes.
- Previous research often assumes homogeneity and focuses on risks.
- A balanced approach is needed to understand both risks and benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify distinct adolescent technology use profiles.
- Examine associations with technology ownership, parental involvement, health, and well-being.
- Utilize a balanced approach to risks and benefits.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 3981 adolescent-parent dyads via a web-based survey.
- Employed latent class analysis (LCA) to identify profiles.
- Measured technology use, parental involvement, health outcomes, and well-being indicators.
Main Results:
- Identified two distinct adolescent profiles: Class 1 (62.8%, Family-Engaged) and Class 2 (37.2%, At-Risk).
- Family-Engaged adolescents reported more family devices, content-focused rules, positive relationships, and better health/well-being.
- At-Risk adolescents showed different patterns in these areas.
Conclusions:
- Two distinct adolescent technology use profiles were identified: Family-Engaged and At-Risk.
- Findings underscore the link between family engagement and positive adolescent outcomes.
- Interventions should focus on reinforcing positive technology use and family support.
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