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The causal model of internet addiction based on parental maltreatment with the mediating role of bullying in students
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Parisa Shariatjafari1    , Iman Baharvand2 , Kianoush Zahrakar *3 |
1- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Counseling, Faculty of Humanities, Hazrat-e Masoumeh University, Qom, Iran
3- Department of Counseling, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (35 Views) |
Background and Purpose: Internet addiction is considered one of the main problems in adolescence. Parental mistreatment and adolescent bullying can play a significant role in explaining adolescent problems. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the causal model of Internet addiction based on parental mistreatment with the mediating role of bullying in students.
Method: The present study was a descriptive correlational research design, using structural equation modelling. The statistical population included all high school students in Ahvaz who were studying in the 2024-2025 academic year. The study sample consisted of 235 students who were selected using a non-random sampling method. Data was collected using the most recently validated version of The Childhood Maltreatment Questionnaire (CMQ; Demare, 1995), The Illinois bullying scale (IBS; 2001), and Internet Addiction Questionnaire (IAQ; Young;1980) in Iran was administered. Data analysis was conducted using analysis of covariance in SPSS - 24 and AMOS - 25.
Results: The findings showed that both parental maltreatment (β = 0.40, P < 0.001) and bullying (β = 0.27, P < 0.001) had a direct and positive effect on Internet addiction. The direct path from parental maltreatment to bullying was also positive and significant (β= 0.39, P < 0.001). Furthermore, parental maltreatment significantly predicted Internet addiction indirectly through the mediating role of bullying (β= 0.105, P < 0.001).
Conclusions: Given the escalating prevalence of Internet addiction among adolescents and its various negative consequences, the development and implementation of family-based preventive programs, alongside life skills education for youth, appear to be an unavoidable necessity. These interventions can play a crucial role in reducing adolescents' tendency to excessive Internet use and fostering their overall mental and social well-being. |
Article number: 1 |
| Keywords: Bullying, internet addiction, parental maltreatment, students |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Received: 2025/03/9 | Accepted: 2025/11/3 | Published: 2025/12/6
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