Background: Gaming disorder was included in the latest revision of the International
Classification of Diseases (11th ed.). Worldwide, prevalence estimates of gaming disorder …

Aim Internet gaming disorder (IGD) is a serious disorder leading to and maintaining
pertinent personal and social impairment. IGD has to be considered in view of …

Online social networking sites (SNSs) have gained increasing popularity in the last decade,
with individuals engaging in SNSs to connect with others who share similar interests. The …

Within the last two decades, many studies have addressed the clinical phenomenon of
Internet-use disorders, with a particular focus on Internet-gaming disorder. Based on …

Over the last decade, research into “addictive technological behaviors” has substantially
increased. Research has also demonstrated strong associations between addictive use of …

Social media has become an increasingly popular leisure activity over the last decade.
Although most people's social media use is non-problematic, a small number of users …

Background and aims Recent research has suggested that social networking site use can
be addictive. Although extensive research has been carried out on potential addiction to …

There has been a notable increase in social media and Internet use over recent decades,
not only for social interaction or entertainment, but also for working and meeting tools, as …

Background Problematic use of computer games was incorporated in the DSM-5 (so-called
Internet Gaming Disorder, IGD) and the ICD-11. Knowledge on problematic social media …

Most individuals spend a great amount of time on their smartphones. The intense usage of
smartphones leads to some physical symptoms, good and bad feelings, pathological …