Communication Research

Structural Model of Monitoring Style and Social Media Addiction Mediated by Generation Gap

Document Type : Case Study

Authors

Ebrahim Misaghi 1
Esmaeil Sadipour 2
Fariborz Dortaj 3
Abdollah Motamedi 4

1 Educational Psychology

2 Full Prof. in Psychology, Allameh Tabataba'I Uni., Iran

3 Full Prof. in Educational Psychology, Allameh Tabataba'I Uni., Iran

4 Associate Prof. in Educational Psychology, Allameh Tabataba'I Uni., Iran

https://doi.org/10.22082/cr.2020.118928.1977
Abstract
The present study examines the causal model of the structural model of the monitoring style and addiction to social networks mediated by the generation gap. This research is applied in terms of purpose and correlation in terms of method. Data collection tools consist of 5 standard questionnaires of Small and Kerns monitoring styles (1993); Emotional atmosphere of familie of Jafari Harandi and Rajaei Mousavi (2016); Olson Generation Gap (1999); The family function of mcmaster (2002) and researcher-made (social media addiction). The statistical population includes all Sophomore students in the 5th district of Tehran, which is about 6000 people. The sample size consisted of twenty people for each element (totally 7 elements); 140 people were selected by multi-stage cluster random sampling method. The results showed that the types of perceived parent monitoring styles in the use of children's information and communication technology are directly related to addiction to social networks. There was an indirect relationship between family emotional atmosphere, family function, and generation gap with monitoring styles and social media addiction. The emotional atmosphere of the family was also directly related to the family function that related to the generation gap.

Keywords

Parental Monitoring Style
Adolescents
Social Networks
Family Emotional Atmosphere
Generation Gap
Subjects
Alizadeh, M. & Malek Khosravi, Gh. (2006). The Preliminary Study of Psychometric And Reliability Of Family Assessment Device. Journal of Family Research, 2 (5), 69-89.
Hakimi, S. & Khosravi, M. (2012). The Relationship Between Parenting Style And Internet Addiction With Learning Disabilities In Students. (M.A. Thesis). Faculty of Psychology And Educational Science, Semnan University.
Jafariharandi, R. & Rajaie Moosavi, S. F. (2019). Relationship between Emotional Maturity, Perceived Social Support And Emotional Atmosphere of The Second Grade High School Students In Qom. Journal Of New Thoughts On Education, 15 (2).
Kafashi, M. (2017). A Survey On Effective Social And Cultural Factors In Generation Gap In Tehran. Journal Of Woman And Society, 6 (1).
Moidfar, S.; Habibpour, K. & Ganji, G. (2007). A Study Of Internet Addictive Behavior Among Teenagers And The Youth (15 To 25 Years Old) In Tehran. Journal Of Rasaneh, 4.
Rahmani, P. (2011). The Relationship Between Parenting Styles And Family Emotional Atmosphere With Social Fear In Preschool Children. The First National Student Conference On Social Factors Affecting Health.
Razavieh, A. & Samani, S. (1998). Examining The Factor Structure Of Stanberg And Silverberg Emotional Independence Scale For Use In Iran. Sixth Conference On Psychiatric Research And Psychology In Iran. Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences. Tehran.
Salimi, A.; Jokar, B. & Nikpoor, R. (2009). Internet And Communication: Perceived Social Support And Loneliness As Antecedent Variables. Journal Of Psychological Studies, 5 (3).
Samani, S. (2002). Causal Model For Family Solidarity And Emotional Independence And Compatibility. (Doctoral Thesis). Psychology Department, Shiraz University.
Shabani, B. & Pourafshari, A. (2005). The Effect of Supervisory Beliefs of Primary School Principals on Their Conflict Management Styles. Journal of Educational Sciences and Psychology, 12 (4), 51-70.
Yarmohamadian, A.; Farzanekhou, M. & Molavi, H. (2015). The Effect of Overall Family Performance on Students' Identity Status. Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 2 (3).

  • Receive Date 01 January 2020
  • Revise Date 15 February 2020
  • Accept Date 16 May 2020

Home

Guide for Authors

Submit Manuscript

Contact Us

Flow diagram (process) of judging received articles