Parental Information-Use Strategies in a Digital Parenting Environment
Author Information
Author(s): Nguyen Anh, Platt Carrie Anne, Byrne Sonia, Onishi Ryuta
Primary Institution: Toyama Prefectural University
Hypothesis
What are the distinct patterns of the combined use of online and offline parenting information?
Conclusion
Online information can effectively complement offline information in addressing parenting challenges, although it cannot fully replace offline sources.
Supporting Evidence
- Multisource gatherers had the highest levels of parental self-efficacy.
- Online-centric gatherers showed lower availability of social support.
- Offline-centric gatherers preferred face-to-face information sources.
Takeaway
Parents can use both online and offline information to help with parenting, and using both types can make them feel more confident.
Methodology
An internet-based survey was administered to 434 parents of children aged 0-3 years, analyzing their information use patterns.
Potential Biases
Convenience sampling may lead to selection bias, as respondents may have higher online affinity.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and self-reporting may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 201 mothers (47.9%) and 219 fathers (52.1%), with a mean age of 34.5 for mothers and 39.8 for fathers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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