Influence of parental internet use motivations on effective parenting in Christian families: A study of Nakuru-East Sub-county, Kenya

Abstract

The aim of this study was to find out the influence of parental internet use motivations on effective parenting in Christian families in Nakuru-East Sub-county, Kenya. The study, informed by a mixed-methods research design, comprised quantitative analyses using Pearson correlation and Chi-Square tests, complemented by qualitative insights. The data was drawn from a sample of 297 Christian families, and the results illuminated significant findings. The quantitative analyses revealed a robust and statistically significant connection between parental internet use motivations and effective parenting within Christian families in Nakuru-East Sub-county, Kenya. Both Pearson correlation and Chi-Square tests returned highly significant p-values (p<0.001), affirming the existence of this relationship. However, the study also unveils the complexity of this association, as evidenced by non-significant linear dynamics according to the Linear-by-Linear Association test. The study concludes that parental internet use motivations have a statistically significant influence on effective parenting within Christian families in Nakuru-East Sub-county, Kenya. The study recommends that parents be encouraged to become more aware of their internet use motivations and their potential impact on parenting. Moreover, further research is advocated to explore the nuances of the relationship between internet use motivations and effective parenting. These regulations should aim to strike a balance between technological advancement and the preservation of cultural and religious values.