Harsha Sadgun Singampalli, Angeline Bhaskar Busi and M. V. R. Raju
Andhra University
Pages:131-140
In the current study, communication between parents and adolescents and Internet
Gaming Disorder (IGD) are examined among adolescents residing in India. A sample of
845 adolescents within ages 14-21 years were administered on the Parent- Adolescents
Communication Scale as well as the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale Short Form. Data
analysis revealed key findings, late adolescents and males in this study had higher
indices of IGD, presumed social factors related to gender. The results revealed that
urban adolescents had better perceived parent-child communication and a lower IGD
level than rural adolescents when they were confronted with more conflicts and fewer
recreational activities. In contrast IGD is higher in rural adolescents. The findings also
pinpointed the differences in communication level and IGD level influenced by the
educational level of students specifically, the secondary students presented better in
openness emerged and lower IGD levels. PG students exhibited elevated levels of IGD.
Higher family income is linked to greater openness in communication and lower risk of
IGD among adolescents. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the need for continuation
and modification of interventions to promote positive gaming practices, increase parents’
participation, and aid transitions between education phases, alongside eradicating the
newly identified socioeconomic differences.