scholarly journals Persistence in Problematic Internet Use—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Dahl ◽  
Karin Helmersson Bergmark
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Problematic Internet Use

scholarly journals Problematic Internet Use as a Predictor of Eating Disorders in Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Study

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco-Javier Hinojo-Lucena ◽  
Inmaculada Aznar-Díaz ◽  
María-Pilar Cáceres-Reche ◽  
Juan-Manuel Trujillo-Torres ◽  
José-María Romero-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Food Preoccupation

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 purposes of this paper were to determine PIU-related eating disorders in students from a systematic review of the literature and to analyze the incidence of PIU in eating disorders through a meta-analysis of the literature. We used two electronic databases (Web of Science and Scopus) from inception to June 2019. The systematic literature review was based on fixed inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 12 studies were identified (systematic review) and 10 studies for meta-analysis, which included 16,520 students. Different eating disorders were associated with PIU: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, food preoccupation, loss of control eating, and dieting. Furthermore, meta-analysis confirmed that PIU is a predictor of eating disorders in students. The groups of students with PIU presented a higher rate in the presence of eating disorders, these differences being significant. Finally, this study showed empirical evidence on the link between PIU and eating disorders. The need for prevention in childhood and adolescence is highlighted.

scholarly journals The relationship between Internet use and self-concept clarity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Elena Petre
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

There are three hypotheses regarding the relationship between Self-Concept Clarity (SCC) and Internet use. It was argued that Internet use: 1) decreases SCC, 2) increases SCC, 3) does not relate with SCC. The present study, in the form of a systematic and meta-analytic synthesis, aimed to explore: a) the extent empirical evidence can support each hypothesis; b) how Internet use-SCC relationship was addressed across studies; c) the intensity of the Internet use –SCC relationship; d) potential moderators. Twenty-one studies (N = 8,910) met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review (i.e., being quantitative, written in English, concerned with Internet use -SCC relationship) and 11 studies (N = 3,298) met the additional criteria for meta-analysis (i.e., being correlational, using self-evaluation instruments, quantifying general Internet use and including the information needed to calculate the meta-analysis specific indicators). Results emphasized that all three hypotheses are plausible, as distinct dimensions of Internet use related differently with SCC. However, the conclusions were limited by the extensive use of cross-sectional design. For general Internet use and SCC relationship the overall effect was -0.350, p < .01. Some moderators were significant: cultural background, Internet operationalization, age homogeneity, participants rewarding. This paper outlines the complexity of SCC – Internet relationship and underlines some of the gaps that should be further addressed. Implications and limits of the study (e.g., publication bias, excluded outcomes in the meta-analysis or possible omission of moderators) are discussed.

scholarly journals Is problematic Internet use associated with substance use among youth? A systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Lanthier-Labonté ◽  
M Dufour ◽  
D M Milot ◽  
J Loslier
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Cannabis Use ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Problematic Use ◽  
The World

Abstract Background Problematic Internet use is an important emerging public health problem. Among youth, the link between problematic Internet use and other risky behaviors needs to be define. The National Institute on Drug Abuse was recently questioning if this new problem can explain the downward trend in substance use among young people. The objective of the systematic review is to explore the association between Internet use (with an average time measure and a problematic Internet use measure) and psychoactive substance use (alcohol, cannabis) among youth. Methods Empirical studies meeting inclusion criteria were chosen from important databases and then screened. Quality assessment and narrative synthesis were executed giving the high heterogeneity. Forty-three studies were eligible. Results A majority of studies found a positive association for the association between Internet problematic use and alcohol use, and between Internet problematic use and cannabis use. High heterogeneity in the assessment of alcohol and cannabis use made the synthesis a great challenge. Studies with substance use assessment that were reflecting a higher risk measure more often found a positive association. Conclusions Despite the diversity of the measures used, it seems that Internet use has a potential association with alcohol and cannabis use among youth around the world. When addressing risky behavior such as substance use among youth, professionals should also address problematic Internet use. Further studies are needed to assess the longitudinal impact of Internet use on youth substance use. A golden standard on how to assess alcohol and cannabis use among youth would be welcomed and certainly help future knowledge synthesis. Key messages Internet problematic use has a potential positive association with alcohol and cannabis use among youth around the world. Prevention programs for youth addressing risky behavior should include problematic Internet use, an important emerging public health problem.

scholarly journals Internet Use in Relation to Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cross-Sectional Studies

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohadeseh Aghasi ◽  
Ahmadreza Matinfar ◽  
Mahdieh Golzarand ◽  
Asma Salari-Moghaddam ◽  
Soraiya Ebrahimpour-Koujan
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies

ABSTRACT Although several studies have investigated the association between Internet use and odds of overweight and obesity, results are inconsistent. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to summarize evidence on the association between Internet use and odds of overweight and obesity. A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar up to February 2019 to identify relevant publications. Finally, 9 cross-sectional studies were considered in this systematic review and meta-analysis. Combining 11 effect sizes from 9 studies, we found a significant, positive association between the highest Internet use, compared to the lowest (ranged from ≥5 h/d to no use among studies), and odds of overweight and obesity (OR: 1.47; 95% CI: 1.21–1.78; I2, 69.6%; P < 0.001), such that Internet users had 47% greater odds of being overweight or obese. We also observed a significant, positive association between the highest Internet use, compared to the lowest (ranged from ≥5 h/d to no use among studies), and overweight/obesity (OR: 1.15; 95% CI: 1.06–1.25; I2, 0.0%; P = 0.426), obesity (OR: 2.58; 95% CI: 1.88–3.54; I2, 0.0%; P = 0.637), and overweight (OR: 1.38; 95% CI: 1.16–1.64; I2, 13.1%; P = 0.330). A linear dose-response meta-analysis revealed that each additional 1 h/d of Internet use was associated with 8% increased odds of overweight and obesity (OR: 1.08; 95% CI: 1.05–1.11; I2, 3.8%; P = 0.403). Findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis indicated that Internet use was positively associated with increased odds of being overweight and obese.

scholarly journals Correction to: Autism, Problematic Internet Use and Gaming Disorder: a Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alayna Murray ◽  
Beatrix Koronczai ◽  
Orsolya Király ◽  
Mark D. Griffiths ◽  
Arlene Mannion ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Gaming Disorder
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