Internet addiction, although not recognized by the WHO or the APA, is a serious and
problematic pathology. This meta-analysis shows that the incidence of Internet addiction in …

In this study, we conduct a systematic review of the theories and empirical research findings
related to the use of emoticons, emoji, and stickers in computer-mediated communication …

Following social media influencers is a common activity for social media users. As
influencers endeavour to engage followers and increase their power of influence for …

Background Although internet use can boost individuals' quality of life in various aspects,
activities on the internet (eg, gambling, video gaming, social media use, pornography use …

Purpose This research was conducted to investigate the prevalence of internet addiction
and psychosocial problems and associated factors among adolescents during the COVID …

Abstract The American Psychiatric Association defined Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD)
within Section III of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental …

Problematic Internet use (PIU) has begun to be linked to the development of certain eating
disorders. This uncontrolled use of the Internet is mainly found in the student population. The …

Early adolescents usually have worse self-control and poor time management abilities. They
are a higher-risk group for Internet addiction than older adolescents or adults. This study …

Problematic Internet and smartphone usage among adolescents has become an alarming
social problem. Previous research suggests a detrimental effect of Internet and smartphone …

This contribution presents a study conducted on a sample of Italian adolescents (n= 411) in
the period of the first COVID-19 lockdown. The study investigated the role and predictive …