Autonomy vs. control: Associations among parental mediation, perceived parenting styles, and U. S. adolescents’ risky online experiences

Parenting that supports autonomy and promotes open communication leads to better outcomes for adolescents. In an era of digital media, however, adolescent desire may conflict with parental mediation practices exert control over media use. A survey 356 U.S. parent-child dyads was conducted. Regression analyses showed withdrawing access as punishment is negatively associated perception autonomy-supportive parenting, while monitoring are positively controlling parenting. Results a analysis suggest perceptions parenting the expectation adverse from communication. The results our study parents can best protect children risky online experiences by supporting through active