Drug addiction may be a goal-directed choice driven by excessive drug value in negative
affective states, a habit driven by strong stimulus− response associations, or a compulsion …

Social networking sites (SNSs) are virtual communities where users can create individual
public profiles, interact with real-life friends, and meet other people based on shared …

Social Networking Sites (SNSs) are virtual communities where users can create individual
public profiles, interact with real-life friends, and meet other people based on shared …

Following adolescence and prior to young adulthood is a life developmental period that has
been referred to as “emerging adulthood.” This period of life involves an extended duration …

Adolescents' media use represents a normative need for information, communication,
recreation and functionality, yet problematic Internet use has increased. Given the arguably …

Resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) provides novel insights into variabilities in neural
networks associated with the use of addictive drugs or with addictive behavioral repertoire …

The definition of addiction is explored. Elements of addiction derived from a literature search
that uncovered 52 studies include:(a) engagement in the behavior to achieve appetitive …

Background and aims Exercise addiction receives substantial attention in the field of
behavioral addictions. It is a unique form of addiction because in contrast to other addictive …

Social networking is the new norm of the society as many of us remain “online” 24* 7.
However, excessive use of it would result in social networking addiction. There are some …

Background Globally, it is agreed that the internet can serve as a tool that enhances well-
being but there is no consensus regarding what constitutes problematic internet use and …