1- M.A. Student in General Psychology, Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran.
2- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran. , saeedb81@yahoo.com
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This study aimed to examine the structural model of Internet addiction based on family cohesion through the mediating role of social problem-solving among adolescents in Ahvaz City. The research design was descriptive-correlational, specifically using path analysis. The statistical population included all male and female high school students (second level) in Ahvaz during the 2024–2025 academic year. Using a multistage cluster sampling method, a sample of 270 students was selected to participate in the study. The research instruments included the Internet Addiction Test (IAT; Young, 1998), the Family Cohesion Questionnaire (FCQ; Samani, 2002), and the Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI; Heppner, 1988). Data were analyzed using the path analysis method. The results indicated a good model fit. Findings showed a significant negative correlation between family cohesion and social problem-solving with Internet addiction (p < .01). Furthermore, family cohesion indirectly predicted Internet addiction through the mediating role of social problem-solving (p < .001). These results suggest that family cohesion, by enhancing social problem-solving skills, can help reduce adolescents’ dependence on the Internet. The findings highlight the importance of family-based interventions combined with problem-solving skills training in preventing Internet addiction.
Type of Article:
Research |
Subject:
Family Psychology Received: 2025/08/16 | Accepted: 2025/10/12 | ePublished: 2026/03/29