Sociological Analysis of Family Factors in Adolescent Internet Addiction

Objective: To explore the relationship between family factors and adolescents’ Internet addiction, and to propose corresponding measures to solve the problem. Methods: 141 adolescents were surveyed online using Young’s Internet addiction questionnaire, APGAR family function analysis and other questionnaires. Results: 68 adolescents (48%) had internet addiction. The findings showed that inharmonious relationships with parents, lack of parental companionship, lack of equal communication with parents, inappropriate parental education, and family dysfunction were risk factors for adolescents’ Internet addiction. Conclusion: Internet addiction is an important problem affecting children’s lifelong development, in which family factors play a key role.