The field of technological behavioural addictions is moving towards specific problems (ie,
gaming disorder). However, more evidence of generalised versus specific Internet use …

Internet addiction has been the subject of numerous studies, but definitions, classification
and terminologies for this phenomenon diverge. Thus, it appears important to distinguish …

AIM: To provide a comprehensive overview of clinical studies on the clinical picture of
Internet-use related addictions from a holistic perspective. A literature search was conducted …

Background and aims: Problematic internet use (PIU), and kindred concepts such as internet
addiction (IA), make up a growing research field, partly due to the suggested inclusion of …

Aims: This paper examines the addictive potential of 8 different Internet applications,
distinguishing male and female users. Moreover, differential correlates of problematic use …

Internet gaming addiction was included in the latest version of the DSM-V as a possible
disorder recently, while debate is still on-going as to whether the condition called “Internet …

During the past two decades, Internet addiction (IA) has been the most commonly used term
in research into online activities and their influence on the development of behavioral …

Introduction Previously published research suggests that improvement in the assessment of
Internet addiction (IA) is paramount in advancing the field. However, little has been done to …

Internet addiction is currently considered a worldwide problem, with a possible impact on
mental health. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of internet gaming disorder …

Methods: Within PUI several conditions have been reported, including Gaming Disorder,
Shopping Addiction, Cyberchondria, Gambling Disorder, Cyberpornography Addiction and …