The Association of Parent-Child Communication With Internet Addiction in Left-Behind Children in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Association of Parent-Child Communication With Internet Addiction in Left-Behind Children in China: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Objective: Internet addiction has emerged as a growing Merchandise concern worldwide.This study aimed to compare the prevalence of Internet addiction between left-behind children (LBC) and non-left-behind children (non-LBC), and explore the role of paternal and maternal parent-child communication on LBC.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in rural areas in Anhui, China.The complete data were available from 699 LBC and 740 non-LBC.Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine 1) whether LBC were more likely to develop Internet addiction, and 2) the association between parent-child communication and Internet addiction among LBC.

Results: LBC had a higher likelihood to report Internet addiction when compared to non-LBC (OR = 2.03, 95%CI = 1.43–2.88, p < 0.001).

Among LBC, parent-child communication (both mother-child and father-child) was protective factor for children’s Internet addiction.The role of mother-child communication played well among male LBC.Conclusions: The lack of parental supervision may lead to Internet Motorcycle addiction.It is highly recommended for migrant parents to improve the quality of communication with their children.Also, gender-matching effects should be considered in the relationship between children’s behavior and parental factors.