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http://dx.doi.org/10.5723/KJCS.2015.36.1.147

The Moderating Effect of After-School Caregiver Absence between School Adjustment and Mobile Phone Dependency in Early Adolescence  

Kim, Shinah (Sungkyunkwan University)
Han, Yoonsun (Sungkyunkwan University)
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Korean Journal of Child Studies / v.36, no.1, 2015 , pp. 147-162 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the role of after-school caregiver absence in the relationship between school adjustment and mobile phone dependency during early adolescence. Sixth grade students(N=1,863) from the nationally representative Korea Child and Youth Panel Study were analyzed using moderated multiple regression models. The results showed that higher school adjustment may be effective in reducing youth mobile phone dependency. There was also a significant interaction effect between school adjustment and high caregiver absence, indicating that the protective role of school adjustment concerning mobile phone dependency may be less effective among youth of highest risk. Policy implications of the results are also discussed.
Keywords
after-school caregiver absence; school adjustment; mobile phone dependency; early adolescence;
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