Parenting Styles And Their Impact On Online Gaming Addiction: Mediating Role Of Psychological Well-Being In Indonesia

Abstract

In Indonesia’s distinctive cultural and digital milieu, this study explores the interconnectedness between parenting styles, psychological well-being, and online game addiction in individuals aged 15-30. Utilizing digital outreach on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, data was sourced from 601 participants. The Indonesian Online Game Addiction Questionnaire, the Parental Authority Questionnaire (PAQ), and Triwahyuni and Prasetio’s 42-item scale for psychological health were the primary measurement tools. Findings underscore an inverse relationship between both paternal and maternal parenting styles and psychological health. Furthermore, psychological well-being serves as a critical mediator in the relationship between parenting styles and online gaming habits. The insights offer significant implications for parenting, psychological health, and digital gaming behaviors in the contemporary Indonesian context, suggesting a need for harmonized approaches that seamlessly blend tradition and modern challenges.