The article examines the issue of internet addiction in adolescents in relation to types of child-parent relationships. Existing theoretical approaches to understanding the factors contributing to internet addiction, such as adolescents’ personality traits, social environment, and parenting styles, are analyzed. An empirical study was conducted involving adolescents aged 12 to 16 and their parents. The study utilized the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the Parent Adult-Child Relationship Questionnaire (PACQ), and the Parenting Styles and Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ). It has been empirically established that a high level of internet addiction is associated with authoritarian parenting, insufficient emotional support, and a lack of trust-based relationships. It is shown that a democratic family style contributes to reducing the risk of developing addictive behavior. Practical recommendations for preventing internet addiction in adolescents are offered for parents, educators, and psychologists.
