In recent years, there has been a gradual digitalization of our society, resulting in intensified
technology use for daily life activities, including the emergence of problematic Internet use …

Abstract Background Loneliness and problematic Internet use (PIU) are both major public
health concerns around the world. These two constructs have long been linked, but there is …

Abstract Purpose The Internet has become embedded into the life of billions of people
worldwide. In some individuals, excessive Internet use impacts negatively on psychological …

The purpose of this study was to examine whether boredom proneness and/or loneliness
predict problem internet use (PIU) and whether these possible associations are moderated …

Few innovations in history have left such an indelible mark on people's daily lives as the
Internet has, representing a boundless and endlessly exciting frontier of human ingenuity …

There are different concepts that translate abusive Internet use. Almost all these concepts
converge on excessive time spent online, which can trigger the emergence of problematic …

Scholars have highlighted the role of negative affect as key correlates of Problematic
Internet Use (PIU) According to the assumption that Internet-related behaviours can be seen …

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the associations between loneliness and the
frequency of substance use and problematic Internet use (PIU) in different age groups …

The Internet is widely used among adolescents for different purposes, including social
connections, entertainment and schoolwork. Nevertheless, research has demonstrated the …

Problematic internet use (PIU) has become a public health concern globally and there are
now many published studies examining the issue, particularly in relation to wellbeing …