Highlights•Prevalence estimates of problematic internet use (PIU) are highly
inconsistent.•Some inconsistencies stem from screening tools and samples …

Highlights•Research on problematic use of the Internet (PUI) is timely during the
pandemic.•Low-/middle-income countries (LMICs) are most populated yet least …

Background and Objectives COVID‐19‐related quarantine and stress have likely escalated
the crisis of Internet addiction. This study aimed to determine the impact of the COVID‐19 …

Highlights•Problematic Internet use (PIU) is an addictive behavior with debates over
taxonomy.•Mental health conditions (eg autism) are associated with PIU among youth.•The …

Background Globally, problematic internet use (PIU) is acknowledged as a significant
behavioural problem in adolescents and youth. It is being researched for further clarity as an …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic-related “stay-at-home” and confinement orders has
led individuals to be more engaged with technology use (eg, internet use). For a minority of …

Background The prevalence of problematic Internet use (PIU) among adolescents and
young adults (AYA) was approximately 9–11% before the COVID-19 pandemic. The …

Longitudinal researches focused on the negative impacts of Internet use in prolonged stress
situations on mental health, vulnerable groups, and quality of life (QoL) are needed to help …

Background COVID-19 is still spreading worldwide and posing a threat to individuals'
physical and mental health including problematic internet use (PIU). A potentially high-risk …

Problematic internet use (PIU) has generally been strongly associated with depression and
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, especially among adolescents, with resulting …