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 …

This meta-analytic review aimed to examine the pooled prevalence rates of Internet
addiction and gaming disorders in Southeast Asia. Several databases including PubMed …

Background: There is a correlation between self-esteem in adolescents and risks and
protective factors for their health and welfare. The study was conducted to determine the …

Internet addiction (IA) is prevalent and associated with negative measures of health
functioning, with males appearing more vulnerable than females. However, little is known …

The ownership of smartphones has become usual, research showing associations between
smartphone usage, addiction, and the users' individual characteristics. Our first objective is …

Results: Results showed that 57.1% of the respondents were females, and the remaining
were males. Findings indicated that 8 (3.43%) of the participants were classified as severe …

Does social media addiction impair the well-being of non-clinical individuals? Despite the
Internet being able to be considered as a promoting factor for individual empowerment …

Objectives This study aimed to determine the relative risks of addiction to the Internet, online
gaming and online social networking of college students in six Asian countries/regions …

Internet addiction is a growing behavioral health problem in modern societies. In this study,
we aimed to determine the prevalence of internet addiction (IA) and social media addiction …

Purpose. Due to the use of different methodologies, tools, and measurements, the positive or
negative impact of Internet use on human life quality is accompanied by a series of …