The problematics of mobile phone addiction in primary school children

This thesis focuses on the issue of mobile phone use by children in the lower grades of primary school from the perspective of their parents. The aim of the research was to determine the current level of mobile phone overuse among children and to understand parental attitudes on this topic, including the strategies they use to regulate their children's phone use. The research, conducted through a questionnaire completed by 108 parents, showed that most children spend a reasonable amount of time on mobile phones, usually less than two hours per day. Nevertheless, a significant proportion of parents expressed a desire to reduce this time, and many perceive a potential risk of addiction. Parents generally try to set rules and adopt various approaches, such as negotiating with their children, setting time limits, or using parental control apps. Negative behavioral symptoms such as irritability, sleep problems, or compulsive phone checking occur only occasionally but may represent warning signs. Parents play a crucial role in prevention, and their awareness of risks and willingness to respond aligns with current knowledge in the field of digital technologies. This thesis highlights the importance of strengthening parental competencies and the need for early prevention, which should begin in the early...