Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research1735-9066133200902176666MSc, Department of Health Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamedan Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, IranMSC, Department of Health nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IranMSc, Nursing leadership of Noor Hospital, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran20101113<strong>Background:</strong> Although extensive development of technology provides welfare and accessibility for families but it may be<br />one of the threatening factors for them. The unique characteristics of internet such as availability and facility are useful, but<br />over using for its exciting content cause to internet addiction between family members. The aim of this study was to explain<br />the experiences of the family members of dependence to internet.<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> A phenomenological approach was used in order to find the meaning of dependence on internet in family members.<br />Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Colaizzi's descriptive method was used for data analysis.<br /><strong>Results:</strong> Findings of this study were classified into 60 codes and three main concepts consisted of motivators (directors),<br />complications, and changing life style.<br /><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Dependent members of family after tending to internet tolerated some complications like family disjointing<br />and inappropriate change of life style that can be the focus of psychiatric and family health nurses.<br /><strong>Key words:</strong> Family, dependency, internet<br /><br />http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/view/66http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/download/66/66