Parental involvement in the regulation of children's mobile phone use

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Parental involvement, Parental supervision, Mobile technologies, Screen use, Child risks, Digital health, Child development, Preschool education

Abstract

Introduction: In recent years, the use of mobile phones among young children has increased, raising concerns about the risks associated with the lack of parental control. Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the level of parental involvement in controlling mobile phone use among children in a public educational institution in Arequipa. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, and correlational study was conducted, applying the Parental Control of Mobile Use Questionnaire (CCPUDM), validated by three experts, to 62 parents of both sexes, with an average age of 32 years. Data collection was carried out using printed questionnaires, and statistical analysis was performed with SPSS, using descriptive statistics and the Spearman’s Rho coefficient. Results: Results showed that 68% of parents demonstrated a low level of control over their children’s mobile phone use, while only 12% reported adequate control. A significant correlation was found between parents’ educational level and the control exerted (Rho=0.41; p<0.05). Conclusion: It is concluded that low parental involvement increases the risks associated with screen use in children, highlighting the need to strengthen parent guidance programs.

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Lucila Evelina Cárdenas Llamosas , Catholic University of Santa María

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education, a Master's degree in Higher Education, and is a doctoral candidate in Social Sciences at the Catholic University of Santa María. She has more than 15 years of teaching experience in early childhood classrooms and tutoring children, as well as in university teaching. She has worked in renowned educational institutions in Arequipa and has been recognized for academic excellence. She has specialized training in learning disabilities, psychopedagogy, emotional intelligence, university teaching, and professional coaching. She has participated in diploma and postgraduate courses at national and international institutions, and is currently conducting research on parental involvement and the use of technology in childhood. She is a contracted teacher at the Professional School of Education.

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2025-09-08

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Cárdenas Llamosas , L. E. (2025). Parental involvement in the regulation of children’s mobile phone use. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–10. Retrieved from https://epsir.net/index.php/epsir/article/view/2393

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