Parental Behaviors and Video Game Addiction in Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Despite the popularity and benefits of video games, concerns have arisen in different areas, especially in the addictive aspect. Previous literature highlights family behaviors as relevant factors. The objective of this review was to update the relationship between parental behaviors and video game...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Rosales Navarro, Carmen, Torres Pérez, María Inmaculada
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repositorio:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:idus.us.es:11441/171599
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/171599
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-025-01473-7
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Parents
Behavioral addictions
Video game addiction
IGD
Internet gaming disorder
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Sumario:Despite the popularity and benefits of video games, concerns have arisen in different areas, especially in the addictive aspect. Previous literature highlights family behaviors as relevant factors. The objective of this review was to update the relationship between parental behaviors and video game addiction in adolescents, identifying relevant behaviors for its prevention and treatment, analyzing the factors involved, recognizing their cyclicality. 37 articles with 56 records were selected through a bibliographic search in Web of Science, Scopus and PsycInfo. Previously established associations were identified (abuse, support, knowledge, control, attachment and parenting styles, family functioning, parent–child relationship and mental health) along with new related factors (attitude towards video games, parental phubbing, parental conflicts, pressure) that could contribute to the prevention and treatment of this problem. The family environment is key to managing and preventing internet gaming disorder in adolescents.