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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated increased cohabitation of young adults and parents, revealing relational vulnerabilities.
  • Parenting styles and social intelligence are crucial factors influencing young adults' psychological well-being, particularly concerning technology use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the interplay between parenting styles, social intelligence, and Internet addiction among Nigerian university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To determine if social intelligence moderates the relationship between parenting styles and Internet addiction.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 774 university students (373 female, 401 male; aged 17-28) in southeast Nigeria.
  • Validated instruments were used: Parenting Style Inventory-II, Tromsø Social Intelligence Scale, and Young's Internet Addiction Test.
  • Moderated multiple regression analysis was employed to analyze the data.

Main Results:

  • Permissive parenting and social intelligence were significant predictors of Internet addiction.
  • Social intelligence significantly moderated the relationship between authoritarian parenting style and Internet addiction.
  • Internet addiction was notably higher in individuals with both low social intelligence and an authoritarian parenting style compared to those with low social intelligence and a less authoritarian style.

Conclusions:

  • Parenting styles and social intelligence play critical roles in young adults' Internet addiction, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Interventions should focus on promoting positive parenting practices and enhancing social intelligence to mitigate Internet addiction risks.
  • Strengthening social intelligence can help young adults better navigate the psychological impacts of various parenting styles.