Psychological Analysis of Family Factors
that Create the Basis for Addiction
Mushvig Mustafayev1 
, Minara Abbasova2*
Abstract. Addiction is considered one of the significant contemporary problems that adversely affects individuals’ psychological, physical, and social well-being. Recent studies indicate that the development of addictive behaviors is associated not only with biological and genetic factors but also with the characteristics of the family environment in which an individual is raised. The aim of this article is to analyze family-related risk factors contributing to the development of addiction based on contemporary psychological theories and scientific research. Within the scope of the study, scientific publications, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses were examined. The findings demonstrate that dysfunctional family relationships, maladaptive parenting styles, adverse childhood experiences, emotional deprivation, attachment difficulties, and parental addiction are among the primary factors increasing the risk of addiction. These factors contribute to addiction through impaired emotional regulation, the development of negative self-perceptions, and maladaptive coping strategies. The results suggest that family environment characteristics play a crucial role in both the emergence and maintenance of addictive behaviors. Therefore, the assessment of family factors and the implementation of family-oriented interventions should be considered essential components of addiction prevention and treatment programs.
Keywords: addiction, family factors, adverse childhood experiences, parenting styles, attachment, emotional deprivation