Aim The present study investigated three issues:(i) whether Internet abusers display a
depressive state without a depressive trait;(ii) which symptoms are shared between Internet …

Abstract Problematic Usage of the Internet (PUI) has been linked to diverse structural gray
matter changes in individual data studies. However, no quantitative synthesis across studies …

Objective Given the relevance of problematic Internet use (PIU) to everyday life, its
relationship to emotional dysregulation and the importance of metacognitions and distress …

A common brain-related feature of addictions is the altered function of higher-order brain
networks. Growing evidence suggests that Internet-related addictions are also associated …

Background and aims Internet Addiction (IA) has consistently been related to comorbid
psychiatric disorders and lowered self-esteem. However, most studies relied on self-report …

Highlights•Internet and gaming disorder (IGD) is associated with changes in areas of loss of
control and reward, improvement in attention, and visualmotor ability.•IGD is also associated …

Based on insights from the model of compensatory internet use and emotion regulation
theory, this study aimed to explore two possible mechanisms explaining the reliable …

Objective Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) has become a social problem. Literature
suggests that negative life events can cause numerous problematic behaviors and part of …

A consistent association has been observed between internet addiction and symptoms of
social anxiety. However, there is a lack of empirical research that delves into potential …

Background Internet addiction (IA) is associated with adverse consequences, especially for
younger people. Evidence indicates that IA is associated with depression, but no studies …