어머니의 퍼빙이 유아기 자녀의 자기조절력에 미치는 영향: 어머니-유아 상호작용의 매개효과

The Effect of Maternal Phubbing on Children’s Self-Regulation: The Mediating Role of Mother-Child Interactions

Objective: This study investigates the impact of mothers’ phubbing on motherchild interactions and young children’s self-regulation, while accounting for sociodemographic factors such as the child’s gender and age, as well as the mother’s employment status. Additionally, the study explores whether mother-child interactions mediate the relationship between maternal phubbing and children’s self-regulation. Methods: An online survey was conducted with 200 mothers of children aged 3 to 5 residing in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and mediation analysis employing Hayes' PROCESS Macro(Version 4.2). Results: Significant differences in young children’s self-regulation were observed based on gender and age. Girls demonstrated stronger self-regulation, and younger children experienced more responsive interactions with their mothers. Additionally, children of non-working mothers exhibited higher levels of self-evaluation and self-determination. The findings also confirmed that maternal phubbing negatively impacts young children’s self-regulation by weakening mother-child interactions. Conclusion/Implications: The findings suggest that reducing maternal phubbing can enhance mother-child interactions and positively contribute to the development of young children’s self-regulation. This study offers valuable insights for parental counseling and intervention programs aimed at supporting optimal developmental outcomes in early childhood.