Associations between relationships and internet gaming addiction are mediated by social interaction and emotional needs in adolescents, suggesting collaborative support is crucial.
Social interaction and emotional needs played significant mediating roles in the associations between peer relationship, family climate, teacher-student relationship, and internet gaming addiction among adolescents. Schools and families should work together to support adolescents' emotional fulfillment and real-world social experiences, which may help reduce their reliance on virtual environments and the risk of internet gaming addiction.
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