Global prevalence of internet addiction among university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Current Opinion in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

Purpose of review The prevalence internet addiction among university students has been extensively studied worldwide, however, the findings have mixed. This meta-analysis aimed to examine global in and identify its potential moderators. Recent A total 101 eligible studies, comprising 128,020 participants across 38 countries territories, were included. pooled was 41.84% [95% confidence interval (95% CI): 35.89–48.02]. Significant differences observed different income levels, regions, periods COVID-19 pandemic, cut-off values Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Sample size negatively associated with prevalence, while depression positively prevalence. Male had a significantly higher risk compared female [pooled odd ratio (OR): 1.32, 95% CI: 1.19–1.46]. Summary found that high students, which increased since pandemic. Screening intervention measures address should prioritize an including male those from lowerincome regions depression.

Language: Английский

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Physio-psychosocial risk of depression among college-going adolescents: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16, P. 100768 - 100768

Published: March 23, 2024

Depression among adolescents is a growing concern worldwide, including in Bangladesh. This study aimed to investigate depression and its associated factors college-going A cross-sectional survey was conducted 1919 through Google-based questionnaire covering all administrative divisions of Respondents' socio-demographic information collected, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) used assess depression. Different statistical analyses, descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, multinomial logistic regression, were performed analyze data. The results showed that majority (65.5%) female identified as Muslim (92.0%). average age 17.5 years, with 33.9% reporting pre-marital relationships 10.7% engaging daily exercise. Alarmingly, over 80% experienced moderate severe (24.3% moderate; 29.1% moderately severe, 26.8% severe). Factors gender, social media use, physical exercise, relationships, religious practices, experiences blackmail, major illnesses have significant association (p<0.001) increased risk regression analysis found adolescents, users, those not engaged regular individuals non-practitioners religion, victims had higher odds experiencing high level Bangladeshi underscores urgent need for targeted mental health intervention address promote well-being

Language: Английский

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Suicide attempts and depression associated factors among the male child sexual abuse survivors in Bangladesh

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16, P. 100736 - 100736

Published: Jan. 21, 2024

In Bangladesh, male child sexual assault is seldom ever reported. Due to cultural standards, survivors often refrain from talking about their experiences. Depression therefore overtakes them. Their mental health declines and chance of committing suicide rises. The goal this study was explore depression attempts among Bangladeshi survivors. An online survey conducted, data collected using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) one attempt item. Descriptive analysis, Pearson chi-square test, a binary logistic regression model were fit analyze data. A total 61 participants participated. All depressed, with 67.21 % having severe depression. 21.31 attempted at least once. Disclosure rates relatively low, only 14.75 reporting affirmative disclosure, Furthermore, significant proportion experienced repetitive abuse (73.77 %), prevalence physical also notable, 78.69 such To safeguard children adolescents, parents as well government stakeholders must be aware abuse. Public discourse regarding subject recommended. stave off victims, experts advise seeking professional assistance.

Language: Английский

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Mindful scrolling: Exploring whether mindfulness modifies the association between social media engagement and internalizing concerns

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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Impact of climate-induced migration on depression: a study between disaster-affected migrant and non-migrant adolescents

Climatic Change, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 178(4)

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mental health of persons with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. e0322218 - e0322218

Published: April 29, 2025

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of people across world, including those with disabilities in Bangladesh. However, very little research exists that explored problems experienced by persons rural and urban areas This study aimed to investigate prevalence associated factors common Methods A cross-sectional survey using Bangla Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (BDASS-21) sociodemographic was conducted among 950 participants varying types Dhaka, Narayanganj, Gazipur. Descriptive inferential statistical analyses were used measure effects. Results moderate extremely severe depression, anxiety, stress 67.6%, 72.6%, 49.5%, respectively. Urban exhibited significantly higher levels depression (76.6% Dhaka), anxiety (86.1% (32.1% Dhaka) compared their counterparts (depression: 86.16%, anxiety: 91.07%, stress: 97.77% Gazipur). Gender differences observed females reporting than males (p<0.05). Age geographical location (p<0.042 p<0.001, respectively), also experiencing greater (p<0.001). Specific disabilities, such as visual linked levels, while did not show significant associations demographic or disability type. Conclusion highlight findings can contribute development appropriate public intervention plans taking into consideration especially during emergencies.

Language: Английский

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Unraveling Internet Addiction Among Adolescents in Bangladesh and Its Association With the Risk of Eating Disorders, Body Mass Index, and Other Factors: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(5)

Published: April 29, 2025

Internet-related disorders for example, internet addiction (IA) seem to be frequent among adolescents all over the world. However, there could a possible link between body mass index (BMI) and risk of eating (EDs) in connection with IA. This study aimed determine relationship EDs, BMI, IA Bangladeshi adolescents, as well factors associated A cross-sectional was carried out 2147 individuals, using stratified random sampling method, aged 13-19, from various selected schools colleges spread across Bangladesh Google form questionnaire consisting sections on socio-demographic factors, (BMI), attitude test scale, scale. Descriptive analysis, Pearson Chi-square test, logistic regression model, bivariate correlation analysis were fit factors. We found that 24.1% students had IA, 23.2% at 6.6% underweight, 1.9% overweight, 24% obese remainder normal. The EDs significant positively co-related. Moreover, we gender, purpose use, daily usage, physical exercise, literature reading habits, victims bullying significantly findings highlight need further research strategies diagnose treat adolescents. Promoting activity, healthy awareness institutional parental levels is crucial mitigating these risks addressing sociodemographic, emotional health

Language: Английский

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Physio-Psychosocial Risks of Depression among College-Going Adolescents in Bangladesh: A Data Note

F1000Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13, P. 645 - 645

Published: June 17, 2024

Background The prevalence of depression among adolescents is an increasing global problem, including in Bangladesh as well. This cross-sectional data was collected to examine the physiological and psychological risk factors for college-going Bangladesh. Methodology Simple random sampling employed a technique during study period from May 2022 August 2022. In survey, total 1919 were included through Google-based questionnaire platform. survey socio-demographic characteristics Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) questions. Before starting translated pre-tested Bengali. To assess dataset's feasibility effectiveness, pre-testing done with 43 adolescents. revised several times before final ensure it satisfied all standards. Conclusion dataset may be valuable researchers investigating relationship between academic performance, well-being, other characteristics. get deeper understanding broader framework, policymakers find advantageous enact policies that are specifically tailored meet needs preferences adolescents

Language: Английский

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Post‐COVID‐19 internet addiction, depression, and pornography addiction among adolescents: Findings from a nationwide study in Bangladesh

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(7)

Published: July 1, 2024

Abstract Background and Aims Regulations response to COVID‐19 has increased internet addiction (IA), depression, pornography (PA) among adolescents worldwide. The objective of this nationwide study was assess the current prevalence rate IA, PA after post‐COVID‐19 period school‐going in Bangladesh. Methods A total 8832 male female participated research. cross‐sectional conducted online using a simple random sampling method. Including sociodemographic variables, Young's IA Test (IAT‐20) Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ‐9), Pornography Craving (PCQ‐12) were used measure PA. By SPSS version 25.0, correlation between analyzed Chi‐square test, binary logistic regression, bivariate co‐relation matrix. Results Sixty‐three percent, 76.6%, 62.9% students suffering from respectively. Depressive anxious symptoms significantly associated with IA. Female more depressed than males. Males addicted females. Students who utilized social media but didn't exercise had greater depression correlated. Conclusion research emphasizes need for comprehensive mental health treatments, digital literacy programs, family teacher participation reduce post‐COVID‐19. Promotion physical supporting policies build safer settings are also encouraged.

Language: Английский

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Psychosomatic Disorders in College Going Studentsb:a Risk Factor

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Feb. 15, 2024

ABSTRACT : Psychosomatic disorders among college students have emerged as a significant concern in the realm of mental health, given their potential impact on overall well-being and academic success. This review paper delves into prevalence, risk factors, consequences psychosomatic college-going individuals. Through an extensive analysis existing literature, elucidates multifaceted nature these disorders, encompassing both physical psychological dimensions. Furthermore, examines unique stressors inherent experience that contribute to development exacerbation symptoms. By exploring coping strategies, interventions, preventive measures, aims provide insights mitigating adverse effects students. Ultimately, findings underscore importance addressing factor settings promote student

Language: Английский

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