Estimation of Behavioral Addiction Prevalence During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Current Addiction Reports, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(4), P. 486 - 517

Published: Sept. 12, 2022

Abstract Purpose of Review The COVID-19 pandemic changed people’s lifestyles and such included the potential increasing addictive behaviors. present systematic review meta-analysis aimed to estimate prevalence different behavioral addictions (i.e., internet addiction, smartphone gaming social media food exercise gambling shopping addiction) both overall separately. Recent Findings Four databases ( PubMed , Scopus, ISI Web Knowledge ProQuest ) were searched. Peer-reviewed papers published in English between December 2019 July 2022 reviewed analyzed. Search terms selected using PECO-S criteria: population (no limitation participants’ characteristics), exposure (COVID-19 pandemic), comparison (healthy populations), outcome (frequency or addiction), study design (observational study). A total 94 studies with 237,657 participants from 40 countries (mean age 25.02 years; 57.41% females). addiction irrespective type (after correcting for publication bias) was 11.1% (95% CI : 5.4 16.8%). rates each separate 10.6% 30.7% 5.3% 15.1% 21% 9.4% sex 7% 7.2% addiction. In lockdown periods, higher compared non-lockdown periods. Smartphone associated methodological quality risk boas, rate). Other factors percentage female participants, mean individuals country, developing status country. all Gaming data collection method (online vs. other methods) that is much lower online methods collect data. Summary Behavioral appeared be health issues during pandemic. Healthcare providers government authorities should foster some campaigns assist people coping stress pandemics prevent them subsequent pandemics.

Language: Английский

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Investigating the Relationships between COVID-19 Quality of Life, Loneliness, Happiness, and Internet Addiction among K-12 Teachers and School Administrators—A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. 1052 - 1052

Published: Jan. 18, 2022

It is well acknowledged that the roles of both school administrators and teachers have changed due to global education crisis caused by COVID-19. During this challenging critical period, it essential investigate how those working in sector who undertake strategic tasks for sustainable are affected new conditions brought about COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates interrelationships between quality life, loneliness, happiness, Internet addiction. The research was designed according relational survey model, conducted with 432 K-12 schools. data collected through online questionnaires, structural equation modelling (SEM) used test analyze proposed hypotheses. study's results revealed a positive relationship related life loneliness significantly positively predicts In context, impact on quality, participants' levels increased, increase them become addicted using Internet. Interestingly, also determined exists happiness as individuals their level increased. many studies prior pandemic, negative happiness. current during two variables positive. SEM directly affects addiction, teachers. Furthermore, addiction indirectly

Language: Английский

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Adolescent Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of the Impact of the Pandemic on Developmental Milestones

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(7), P. 220 - 220

Published: July 1, 2022

This review explores the literature regarding ways in which COVID-19 pandemic has affected navigation of developmental milestones among adolescents, specifically those late adolescence, across several domains their lives. The exploration is contextualized globally, focusing on five key areas: mental health, physical education, peer relationships, and family relationships. Implications for practice interventions are explored each area to provide recommendations working with as well future research. changes brought about by readjustment what some have referred "new normalcy" will undoubtedly lasting effects all areas life this cohort who shown remarkable resilience navigating new unfamiliar world. These synthesized, aim highlight differences similarities shared experiences globally. After exploring current realities, chapter goes outline experience such a significant period one's during an impact adolescents years come. Although it still impossible comprehend long-term effects, examining proximal we can postulate distal implications potential possible mitigate these transition back more was experienced pre-pandemic life, from post-pandemic experience.

Language: Английский

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Impulsivity and Depressive Brooding in Internet Addiction: A Study With a Sample of Italian Adolescents During COVID-19 Lockdown

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: July 11, 2022

This contribution presents a study conducted on sample of Italian adolescents (n = 411) in the period first COVID-19 lockdown. The investigated role and predictive weight impulsivity depressive brooding variables Internet addiction, using hierarchical regression analysis. participants were administered Uso-Abuso e Dipendenza da [Internet Use-Abuse Addiction] (UADI-2), Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11 (BIS-11), Ruminative Response Scale (RRS). In terms percentage distribution, 28% full dependency range, while 34.7% demonstrated abuse behavior. results highlighted not only value impulsiveness (β 0.323) ruminative thinking 0.258), but also gender -0.205) addiction. Thus, male showed higher levels with scores way thinking. shows that issue question is significantly present among adolescents; addition, targeted awareness programmes psycho-educational clinical interventions to promote greater emotional cognitive control would be necessary as preventive mitigating measure. Psychological can help increase self-awareness, develop regulation impulse control, correct maladaptive cognitions which are mostly driven by style.

Language: Английский

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How Does Psychological Distress Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Internet Addiction and Instagram Addiction in Emerging Adults?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(21), P. 11382 - 11382

Published: Oct. 29, 2021

International research has underlined a worrying increase in Internet and Instagram addiction among emerging adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although role played by alexithymia psychological distress due to been evidenced, no study explored their complex relationship predicting adults’ addiction. The present aimed verify whether peritraumatic pandemic mediated between Internet/Instagram addiction, sample composed of n = 400 Italian adults. Results showed that females had higher than males, whereas males externally oriented thinking levels females. Emerging significantly effect on Our findings supported presence dynamic individual vulnerabilities co-occurrence other difficulties pandemic, with important clinical implications.

Language: Английский

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Social Media in Adolescents: A Retrospective Correlational Study on Addiction

Children, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 278 - 278

Published: Jan. 31, 2023

Considering the growing interest in possible effects of internet’s addiction on adoles-cent’s mental health, this study aimed at exploring psychological correlates social media and internet problematic use during first year covid-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional was conducted a sample secondary school students (N = 258); participants were asked to complete an online survey, investigating (BSMAS), self-esteem (RSES), feelings isolation (CSIQ-A) anxiety (STAI-Y). Data analysis (descriptive statistics, correlational regression analyses) through XLSTAT software ©. An additional ad hoc questionnaire administrated. Findings showed that 11% significantly addicted media, mostly females (59%). Gender represented exposure factor for hours spent checking activity while performing other daily activities. Significant correlations emerged between self-report measure anxiety. Low scores RSES corresponded higher activity, networks, playing videogames investigated as supplementary indicators with questionnaire. The just two predictors addiction, gender (female) trait Limitations implications argued order give some indications future programs.

Language: Английский

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Digital game addiction, social anxiety, and parental attitudes in adolescents: A cross-sectional study

Children and Youth Services Review, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 149, P. 106931 - 106931

Published: March 21, 2023

Language: Английский

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Internet addiction, social anxiety and body mass index in adolescents: A predictive correlational design

Children and Youth Services Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 160, P. 107590 - 107590

Published: April 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Internet addiction and residual depressive symptoms among clinically stable adolescents with major psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: a network analysis perspective

Translational Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: June 3, 2023

Abstract To assess the inter-relationships between residual depressive symptoms (RDS) and Internet addiction (IA) using network analysis among clinically stable adolescents with major psychiatric disorders during COVID-19 pandemic. RDS IA were assessed Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Addiction Test (IAT), respectively. Central bridge in model examined. A total of 1,454 met study criteria included analyses. The prevalence was 31.2% (95% CI: 28.8%-33.6%). In analysis, nodes IAT15 (“Preoccupation Internet”), PHQ2 (“Sad mood”), PHQ1 (“Anhedonia”) most central IA-RDS model. Bridge IAT10 (“Sooth disturbing about your use”), PHQ9 (“Suicide ideation”), IAT3 (“Prefer excitement online to time others”). Additionally, mood”) main node linking “Anhedonia” other clusters. common Core identified this could be prioritized as targets for prevention treatment population.

Language: Английский

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Internet addiction and mental health disorders in high school students in a Peruvian region: a cross-sectional study

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: June 7, 2023

Abstract Objectives To determine the association between internet addiction disorder (IAD) and anxiety depressive symptomatology in high school students two private schools Chiclayo, Peru, during COVID-19 pandemic. Materials methods Analytical cross-sectional investigation of 505 adolescents from schools. The dependent variables were symptomatology, measured with Beck Adapted Depression Questionnaire (BDI-IIA) Anxiety Inventory (BAI), respectively. main independent variable was IAD, Internet Addiction Test instrument(IATI). Prevalence ratios (PR) 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) estimated. Results average age 14.16 years 54.9% women. 22.2% 3.2% presented mild moderate IAD; 9.3% severe 34.3% symptomatology. In simple regression, mild, IAD 19% (PR = 1.19; 95%CI: 1.05–1.35), 25% 1.25; 1.02–1.53) 53% 1.47; CI: 1.47–1.60) higher prevalence symptomatology; however, this not maintained multiple model. increased 196% 2.96; 1.86–4.71). Conclusion We found that 2, 1, 3 out 10 anxiety, did find an but we anxiety. Among factors associated development male sex, presence eating disorders, subclinical insomnia, using devices for more than 2 h, academic activities. About are female use as social interaction. recommend implementing counseling programs view imminent introduction a pillar education.

Language: Английский

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