The present meta-analytic review aimed to synthesize the global prevalence characteristics
of digital addiction in the general population. We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane …

Internet addiction, although not recognized by the WHO or the APA, is a serious and
problematic pathology. This meta-analysis shows that the incidence of Internet addiction in …

With the increasing use of social media, the addictive use of this new technology also grows.
Previous studies found that addictive social media use is associated with negative …

Background The field of internet addiction has experienced significant debates on conflicting
epidemiology. This meta-analysis investigated the prevalence rates of generalized internet …

Background The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease presenting
a major threat to public health. This study aims to assess Internet use characteristics and …

With the outbreak of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, many countries have imposed
lockdowns which have caused an increase in Internet use. As large-scale disasters may …

This article discusses the fear of missing out (FOMO) on rewarding experiences, an
important psychological construct in contemporary times. We present an overview of the …

Aim Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a serious disorder leading to and maintaining
pertinent personal and social impairment. IGD has to be considered in view of …

Tourism practices and destination decisions are more and more affected by the opinions of
trusted friends channeled through social media, and it is therefore of great interest to explore …

Background Social networks have had a major influence on students' performance in recent
years. These networks create many opportunities and threats for students in various fields …