Global prevalence of digital addiction in general population: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Clinical Psychology Review, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 92, P. 102128 - 102128

Published: Jan. 25, 2022

Language: Английский

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Stress and Mental Health among Children/Adolescents, Their Parents, and Young Adults during the First COVID-19 Lockdown in Switzerland

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(9), P. 4668 - 4668

Published: April 27, 2021

The present study aimed to assess various stressful situations and the psychological impact of first COVID-19 pandemic lockdown among youths in Switzerland. We included samples 1627 young adults aged 19–24 from Swiss Youth Epidemiological Study on Mental Health 1146 children adolescents 12–17 years their parents. assessed symptoms mental health problems, internet use, perceived stress during lockdown. In analyses, data were weighted be representative population. During Switzerland, most common sources disruption social life important activities, uncertainty about how long state affairs would last, itself. addition, around one-fifth met criteria for at least one problems (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder), while one-third children/adolescents screened positive oppositional defiant anxiety). Moreover, 30.1% 21.3% problematic use. showed considerable by especially females,

Language: Английский

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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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Internet addiction and sleep quality among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multinational cross-sectional survey

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(11), P. e0259594 - e0259594

Published: Nov. 5, 2021

Background The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected lives many people, including medical students. present study explored internet addiction and changes in sleep patterns among students during assessed relationship between them. Methods A cross-sectional was carried out seven countries, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Guyana, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Sudan, using a convenience sampling technique, an online survey comprising demographic details, information regarding COVID-19, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Results In total, 2749 participants completed questionnaire. Of 67.6% scored above 30 IAT, suggesting presence addiction, 73.5% equal 5 PSQI, poor quality. found to be significant predictors quality, causing 13.2% variance Participants who reported related symptoms had disturbed higher levels when compared with those did not. diagnosis Those living diagnosed patient worse quality not have any patients their surroundings. Conclusion results this suggest that are two issues require addressing amongst Medical training institutions should do best minimize negative impact, particularly current pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Problematic Internet use (PIU) in youth: a brief literature review of selected topics

Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 46, P. 101150 - 101150

Published: June 2, 2022

Language: Английский

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Associations Between Behavioral Addictions and Mental Health Concerns During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Current Addiction Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 565 - 587

Published: March 14, 2024

Abstract Purpose of Review The COVID-19 pandemic has promoted behavioral changes and elevated mental distress. Addictive behaviors often increased, generating health problems. present study’s primary aim was to investigate associations between different types addictions (including addictions, related conditions, phenomena) secondary aims were: (i) identify possible sources heterogeneity (ii) explore potential moderators in Recent Findings Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), studies from the period December 2019 May 2023 were sought PubMed , Scopus ISI Web Knowledge Google Scholar its first ten pages. articles’ relevance screened evaluated. included papers’ quality assessed according Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Fisher’s Z scores computed magnitudes I 2 indices used estimate levels meta-analysis. Among 85 (N = 104,425 23 countries; mean age 24.22 years; 60.77% female), most internet-related phenomena (28 on social media, 25 internet, smartphone, 12 gaming). pooled estimation showed that higher internet use (regardless type) associated with more problems which type). Moderator analyses almost no variables affected founded associations. Summary Most focused behaviors, suggesting relationships specific during pandemic. Moreover, found systematic review meta-analysis comparable identified conducted before How help people reduce address concerns are important topics healthcare providers.

Language: Английский

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Internet addiction and psychosocial problems among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 35(6), P. 595 - 601

Published: Sept. 2, 2021

This research was conducted to investigate the prevalence of internet addiction and psychosocial problems associated factors among adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic.A cross-sectional study in Turkey. The population composed 9th 10th grade students. sample consisted 1572 participants. Data were collected from parents students through a questionnaire, Pediatric Symptom Checklist, Parent-Child Internet Addiction Test.The 20.7%. A few (4.8%) had limited symptoms. risk significantly higher whose fathers did not work, family income less than expense, daily use time more 3 h (p < 0.05). problematic males, mother's education level high school lower, duration 5 years There positive correlation between problem mean scores 0.05).Most users one five at problems. with several sociodemographic factors.This emphasizes need for prevention excessive pandemic adolescents. Nurses should organize online trainings their quarantine process.

Language: Английский

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Implications of COVID-19 and Lockdown on Internet Addiction Among Adolescents: Data From a Developing Country

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: May 12, 2021

Introduction: Physical distancing policy during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic requires adolescents to spend most of their time at home, thus increasing Internet use duration. Limited social interaction with peers may lead loneliness and an increased risk mental health among adolescents. This study aimed assess the prevalence addiction (IA) analyze influence psychosocial factors toward heightened IA COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: An online survey comprising sociodemographic questionnaire, Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire (KDAI), Strengths Difficulties (SDQ), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was distributed. Overall, a total 2,932 (mean age, 17.38 ± 2.24 years old; female, 78.7%), originating from 33 34 provinces in Indonesia, completed survey. Results: The point Indonesian outbreak 19.3%. Increased duration, internalization, externalization, low prosocial behavior, sleep disturbances were found as IA, either directly or mediating variables. distancing, large-scale restriction (PSBB), status not correlated IA. Discussion: established could be due other psychological such prosocial, problems that had correlations occurrence impairment might have resulted emotional behavioral issues contributed development. Conclusion: present higher than adult Several measures indicated increase while physical did elevate risk. Thus, remote schooling is preferable Indonesia along proper parental supervision minimize for entertainment purposes.

Language: Английский

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Internet and Pornography Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Presumed Impact and What Can Be Done

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: March 16, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause an immense psychosocial strain worldwide. Excessive use of the internet during these psychologically trying times, fueled by physical isolation as a result lockdowns, has translated into dysfunctional behaviors. A growing body evidence suggests unprecedented increase in and consumption online pornography pandemic, possibly even directly caused it. In this review, authors report data from relevant sources show rise lockdowns different countries addition brief overview neurobiology addiction broadly problematic specifically, similarities with substance disorders are explained. Further, current status debate about defining diagnostic criteria is discussed. Finally, review sheds light on potential detrimental outcomes future post-pandemic “re-adaptation,” while simultaneously offering preventative management strategies for harm reduction. conclude that foresightedness utilizing existing tools therapies exercising appropriate amounts caution could go long way addressing challenges lie ahead era.

Language: Английский

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Internet addiction in young adults: The role of impulsivity and codependency

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

Published: Sept. 6, 2022

Excessive Internet use has demonstrated comorbidity with other psychological symptoms and psychiatric disorders, as well impairments in the management of daily life, relationships emotional stability. Recent findings literature have consistently supported relationship between impulsivity addiction. The present study hypothesized that, addition to impulsivity, a further predictor addiction might be relational co-dependency, which is also associated phenomena, but mainly substance This paper investigates role predictive weight codependency on sample young adult university students (n = 481) by using hierarchical regression analysis. participants were administered UADI-2, BIS-11 SFCDS. In terms percentage distribution, 38 % dependency range, while 37.7 abuse behavior. results confirmed impulsiveness (β 0.312) added showing significant 0.275), gender 0.174) age 0.196). Thus, male more dependent, impulsive co-dependent, increasing given range (18–30). shed light presence this issue among adults preventive restraining measure, there need not only for targeted awareness-raising programmes interventions promote greater control balanced personal relationships.

Language: Английский

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