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

Background Gaming disorder (GD) has been listed in the International Classification of
Diseases 11th Revision. Studies on GD prevalence have been highly heterogeneous, and …

The increasing prevalence of problematic internet use has heightened concerns about its
adverse impact on internet users' mental health. Despite reviews investigating the …

Background: Internet gaming is extremely popular in China. However, some players overuse
it, with negative outcomes. Knowing the prevalence rate and specific risk factors can provide …

Introduction: Physical distancing policy during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic requires adolescents to spend most of their time at home, thus increasing Internet …

This study aims to establish a link between disturbances in the night sleep habitus, quality of
sleep, and daytime sleepiness in adolescents with Internet addiction and different types of …

Problematic internet use in adolescents has been shown to significantly increase over the
past few years, with COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns reinforcing this phenomena globally …

As research on gaming disorder (GD) is growing globally, the need for a valid and reliable
instrument to assess GD has become crucial. Therefore, the present cross-sectional study …

Background In recent years, Internet and social media technology use have emerged as an
integral tool of human society, and the evolution of technological integration, cyberspace …

Problematic Internet use (PIU) is often initiated in early adolescence and maintained or
exacerbated during middle and late adolescence. Prior studies primarily focus on age …