Bidirectional associations between family factors and Internet addiction among adolescents in a prospective investigation

Aims This study aimed at evaluating the effect of family factors on the occurrence of Internet addiction and determining whether Internet addiction could make any difference in the family function. Methods A total of 2293 adolescents in grade 7 participated in the study. We assessed their Internet addiction, family function, and family factors with a 1‐year follow up. Results In the prospective investigation, inter‐parental conflict predicted...