Exploring Digital Stress of Finnish Adolescents and Their Parents
Author Information
Author(s): Siakas Dimitrios, Siakas Niilo, Siakas Kerstin, Lampropoulos Georgios, Fabris Matteo
Primary Institution: Häme University of Applied Sciences
Hypothesis
How do Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and social media influence adolescents’ and parents’ digital stress and anxiety?
Conclusion
The study found that both adolescents and parents experience digital stress, with significant factors being privacy intrusion, availability stress, and fear of missing out.
Supporting Evidence
- Privacy Intrusion, Availability stress/Online vigilance, and Usefulness were the most essential stressor factors for both students and parents.
- Students rated Availability Stress/Online Vigilance and Fear of Missing Out as significant stressors.
- Parents expressed more concern about Privacy Intrusion and Safety/Security.
Takeaway
This study shows that both kids and their parents feel stressed by technology, especially when it comes to privacy and staying connected.
Methodology
A quantitative analysis using a 30-item questionnaire based on two digital stressors scales was conducted with 164 adolescents and 53 parents.
Potential Biases
The convenience sampling method may introduce bias as it does not represent a broader population.
Limitations
The study used a single data collection method in one specific population, which may limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 164 adolescents (50% male, 50% female) with an average age of 14.5 years and 53 parents (predominantly female, 84.9%) with an average age of 43.1 years.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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