Parent Attachment and Video Gaming Addiction: The Serial Mediation Role of Social Support and Maladaptive Daydreaming

Usman Ahmad Zaheer, Ph.D., is a researcher and lecturer whose work bridges the fields of psychology, education, and public health. Based in Pakistan, he has been involved in numerous projects related to youth development, school mental health, and educational equity. His interests include the socio-emotional well-being of students, inclusive education policies, and international collaboration for capacity building in underserved educational contexts. Sofia Mastrokoukou, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Salerno. Her main research interests focus on the quality of teacher-student relationships, disability, and inclusive education across all academic levels. Claudio Longobardi, Ph.D., is a Professor of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the University of Turin. His research focuses on typical and atypical development in childhood and adolescence, including topics such as bullying, cyberbullying, and the dynamics of teacher-student relationships. Paolo Bozzato, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist with a doctorate in Law and Human Sciences. He serves as an adjunct professor at the Department of Human Sciences, Innovation, and Territory at Insubria University (Italy). His research is centered on Developmental and Educational Psychology. He is an active member of the Italian Association of Psychology (AIP) and is registered with the Psychology Board of Lombardy.