International Journal of Education

This study aims to explore how family emotional parenting behaviors influence elementary school students use of digital devices. Through a literature review and theoretical analysis, a relationship model between family emotional parenting and adolescent digital device usage was constructed. A combination of questionnaire surveys and field observations was used to collect relevant data from elementary school students and their parents, with quantitative analysis methods employed for data analysis. The research results indicate that positive family emotional parenting behaviors are positively correlated with healthy and reasonable digital device usage habits among elementary school students, while negative emotional parenting behaviors may lead to inappropriate usage patterns. Based on the findings, corresponding family education strategies and policy recommendations are proposed to promote the formation of good digital device usage habits among adolescents. This study is significant for understanding the role of family factors in the growth process of adolescents and provides theoretical support for family education practices. Furthermore, this study reveals the moderating effects of family socioeconomic status and parental education levels in this relationship, offering new perspectives for future research.

Family emotional education; Adolescents; Electronic product use; Primary school students; Family education