From stress to screen: family factors on the path to problematic media use in children aged 4–11

This study has contributed to understanding the relationship between parenting stress and problematic media use in childhood, as well as the variables that mediate this relationship. It has provided a new perspective on the variables that should be focused on in preventing and intervening in children's problematic media use behaviors. Practically, the research results provide a valuable reference for university educators, assist school counselors in reducing students' problematic media use behaviors through education, and help parents improve their skills in raising their digital awareness.