A Qualitative Study on Parents with Smartphone Addiction Children in Banda Aceh: Phenomenological Approach

Background: The need for smartphones in children not only as a communication tool but also school learning media so that there is risk of smartphone addiction. Weak parenting patterns have resulted many experiencing Purpose: This study aims to explore the experience role-based parents with addiction child. Methods: used qualitative design phenomenological approach. There were ten participants this study. data collection method in-depth interviews guidelines had been prepared based on theoretical framework and related literature studies. Data tools consisted interview field notes. Results: Based results conducted by researchers, are four themes represent study, parent's role mentoring, modelling, organizing teaching. Conclusion: Parents provide time affection their diversion towards decreases.