Abstract
Internet gaming disorder (IGD) has emerged as a significant concern among adolescents. Family factors have been associated with increased risk of developing IGD. This study examined research investigating the relationship between family factors and adolescent IGD. A total of 77 articles are included. Majority of the studies have focused on the role of negative family functioning, poor parents’ mental health, weak parental attachment, negative parenting behavior, and negative parental attitude and behaviors towards internet on adolescent IGD. The studies conducted among adolescents from various cultural backgrounds and in various countries have shown conflicting results, prompting discussion of cultural influences on IGD as highlighted in Ecological Theory.
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