Systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiology of internet addiction

Pan, Yuan-Chien; Chiu, Yu‐Chuan; Lin, Yu‐Hsuan

doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2020.08.013

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“…In a recent meta analysis the rate of internet addiction was 7.2% in the general population, which is far lower than it would be expected by the IA rate of adolescents, which can be as high as 20% [1,18]. In out study the rate of IA was 5.2%, which is comparable to the above mentioned findings.…”

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“…The widespread use of internet has dramatically changed our lives by the 21st century. Although this technological revolution has improved many aspects of our lives and it is now an essential part of the everyday routine, including work, private life and social functioning, many studies reported the misuse of internet (problematic internet use, internet addiction; IA) as summarized in a recent meta-analysis including 113 epidemiologic studies covering 693,306 subjects showed that the pooled prevalence of internet addiction was 7.02% (95% CI, 6.09-8.08%) in the population aged 7-60 years [1]. Age (adolescent samples), lower cutoff scores (and type of questionnaire), sample size (more common is smaller samples), and country of origin (more frequent in Asian studies) were significant predictors of higher prevalence [2,3].…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Internet Addiction among Hungarian High School Teachers

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The extensive availability of internet has led to the the recognition of problematic internet use (so called internet addiction, IA) mostly involving adolescents. There is limited data about the prevalence of IA in adults. Here we present a study focusing on the prevalence and risk factors of internet addiction among high school teachers. Overall 2500 paper-based questionnaires were successfully delivered and 1817 responses received (response rate of 72.7%). In our study 1194 females (65.7%) and 623 males (34.3%) participated. In a multivariate analysis including of all factors (demographic data, internet habits, comorbidity etc.) age <35 years (OR: 6.098, CI: 5.09–7.08, p < 0.001), male gender (OR = 5.413, CI: 4.39–6.18, p = 0.002), surfing on the internet > 5 h daily (OR 2.568, CI: 2.03–3.39, p < 0.001), having no children (OR: 1.353, CI: 1.13–1.99, p = 0.0248), and having secondary employment (OR = 11.377, CI: 8.67–13.07, p = 0.001) were significantly associated with internet addiction. This is the first study from Hungary showing the prevalence and risk factors of internet addiction among high school teachers. A small, but significant proportion suffered from IA. Our study also draws attention to the risk factors of IA such as younger age, family status and working type.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Internet Addiction among Hungarian High School Teachers

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“…In a recent meta analysis the rate of internet addiction was 7.2% in the general population, which is far lower than it would be expected by the IA rate of adolescents which can be as high as 20% (13,14). In out study the rate of IA was 5.2%, which is comparable to the above mentioned ndings.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…The widespread use of internet has dramatically changed our lives by the 21st century. Although this technological revoluation has improved many aspects of our lives and it is now essential part of the everyday routine, including work, private life and social functioning, many studies reported the misuse of internet (problematic internet use, internet addiction; IA) as summarized in a recent meta-analysis (1). The individual suffering from internet addiction may be not aware of it and the symptoms remain unrecognized by his or her relatives, friends and colleagues (2).…”

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Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Internet Addiction Among Hungarian High School Teachers

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Kapus

Hesszenberger

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The extensive availability of internet has led to the the recognition of problematic internet use (so called internet addiction, IA) mostly involving adolescents. There is insufficient data about the prevalence of IA in adults. Here we present a study focusing on the prevalence and risk factors of internet addiction among high school teachers.Overall 2500 paper-based questionnaires were successfully delivered and 1817 responses received (response rate of 72.7%). 1194 females (65.7%) and 623 males (34.3%) participated in our study.In a multivariate analysis including of all factors (demographic data, internet habits, comorbidity etc) age < 35 years (OR: 6.098, CI: 5.09-7.08, p<0.001), male gender (OR=5.413, CI: 4.39-6.18, p=0.002), surfing on the internet > 5 hours daily (OR 2.568, CI: 2.03-3.39, p<0.001), having no children (OR: 1.353, CI: 1.13-1.99, p=0.0248), and having secondary employment (OR=11.377, CI: 8.67-13.07, p=0.001) were significantly associated with internet addiction.This is the first study from Hungary showing the prevalence and risk factors of internet addiction among high school teachers. A small, but significant proportion suffered from IA. Our study also draws attention to the risk factors of IA such as younger age, family status and working type.

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“…More recently, gaming disorder, a specific form of Internet addiction, has been formally recognized by the World Health Organization [2] as a legitimate health diagnosis. In a recently published meta-analytic review of 113 epidemiologic studies, it was reported that the prevalence rates of IA and gaming disorder were 7.02% and 2.47%, respectively [3]. Research findings have consistently shown a range of adverse effects of IA on health and relational problems, including depression, sleep problems, and physical aggression [4].…”

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A Qualitative Study of Practitioners’ Views on Family Involvement in Treatment Process of Adolescent Internet Addiction

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Despite emerging evidence of the effectiveness of a family-focused approach as an Internet addiction (IA) treatment modality for adolescents, little research has been done to explore family involvement in the treatment process from the clinician’s perspective. This study employed a qualitative design to examine practitioners’ views pertaining to the roles and challenges of family participation in IA intervention. In total, 10 practitioners working with adolescents with IA were interviewed. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the transcribed interviews. Three overreaching themes were synthesized: That family involvement in IA intervention is challenging yet important; shifting the focus from the adolescent to the relationship; and provision of individualized services and intervention to address the heterogeneous nature of cases. The findings show that family participation in IA treatment is successful in enhancing positive outcomes. The needs of adolescents with IA and family members are addressed through individual counseling and psychoeducation, respectively. Conjoint therapy sessions foster effective communication, improve family interactions and functioning, and restore relationships. However, caution regarding family dynamics is required when considering whether family involvement is appropriate. Practitioners need to establish therapeutic alliances and be flexible when working with family members in terms of the degree and arrangement of participation.

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Systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiology of internet addiction

Cited by 237 publications

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Internet Addiction among Hungarian High School Teachers

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Internet Addiction among Hungarian High School Teachers

Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Internet Addiction Among Hungarian High School Teachers

A Qualitative Study of Practitioners’ Views on Family Involvement in Treatment Process of Adolescent Internet Addiction

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