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Parental psychological control is linked to problematic technology use (PTU). This meta-analysis confirms a significant association, highlighting the need for interventions targeting maladaptive digital behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Problematic technology use (PTU) is a growing global public health concern.
  • Parental psychological control, an intrusive parenting style, is a suspected familial risk factor for PTU.
  • Previous research on this association yielded inconsistent findings, necessitating a comprehensive synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and meta-analyze the association between parental psychological control and PTU.
  • To quantify the overall effect size of this relationship.
  • To identify potential moderators influencing the strength of the association.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines.
  • A three-level meta-analytic approach synthesized data from 69 studies.
  • The analysis included 204 effect sizes from 85,129 participants.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive association was found between parental psychological control and PTU (r = .296, p < .001).
  • Moderator analyses revealed that the association's strength varied by publication year, participant age, educational stage, maternal education, and specific dimensions of parental psychological control.

Conclusions:

  • Parental psychological control is robustly associated with problematic technology use.
  • Understanding these associations and moderators can inform the development of targeted interventions.
  • Findings advance theoretical understanding and support evidence-based strategies to mitigate maladaptive digital behaviors.