Logistic regression reveals psychological distress in parents linked to adolescent IGD, suggesting that family functioning may not protect against this distress.
Key Points
Adolescent internet gaming disorder significantly increases parental psychological distress.
Better family functioning is negatively associated with parental distress, yet doesn't moderate the IGD impact.
The analysis included 643 parent-adolescent dyads using validated scales for IGD and mental health.
Support for parental mental health is crucial, especially in the context of adolescent IGD difficulties.