They resort to virtual relationships and support to alleviate their loneliness.[27][28] As a matter of fact, the most prevalent applications among Internet addicts are chat rooms, interactive games, instant messaging, or social media.[3] Some empirical studies reveal that conflict between parents and children and not living with mother significantly associated with IA after one year.[29] Protective factors such as quality communication between parents and children[30] and positive youth development[31] are demonstrated, in turn, to reduce the risk of IA.