Lack of Parental Rules for Cell Phone Use among Low Income Mexican Descendent Adolescents

Authors

  • Christine Bracamonte Wiggs The University of Arizona
  • Andrea J. Romero The University of Arizona
  • Michele Orduña University of Arizona

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2013.89

Abstract

Youth have access to and utilize various types of technology at a growing rate. Cell phones are a portable way for adolescents to remain in constant contact with friends, parents, and others. While White youth are more likely to have a cell phone compared to Latino youth, the trends for cell phone use are similar among all teens with text messaging serving as the most popular means of communication. Despite their high volume of communication with others via cell phones, adolescents are likely to have little or no adult supervision while using technology. With a lack of parental supervision or awareness regarding youth technology use, adolescents may be especially vulnerable to cyberbullying and other negative health impacts. The current study investigates cell phone and texting use among a community sample of Latino adolescents and examines how parental rules regarding cell phone use influences adolescents’ cell phone and texting behaviors.

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Published

2013-12-01

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Research & Evaluation Studies