Using Theoretical Models of Problematic Internet Use to Inform Psychological Formulation: A Systematic Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Empirical research has been produced on the topic of 'Internet Addiction' or 'Problematic Internet Use' (PIU) for more than 20 years, with a variety of theoretical approaches suggested by scholars to account for the behaviour. However, the discourse has been fraught with debate around construct definition, measurement, and validity.

Aims

This review aimed to systematically review the extant literature on the topic of PIU, to identify the published psychological theories in the area, and to synthesise the findings to produce actionable information for practicing psychologists as well as academics.

Method

Given the breadth of the aims, a scoping review methodology was utilised. Four major reference libraries (Scopus, Proquest, Pubmed, Technology Research Data

SUBMITTER: Tunney C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10018058 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature