Factors related to Internet and game addiction among adolescents: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding factors influencing Internet and game addiction in children and adolescents is very important to prevent negative consequences; however, the existing factors in the literature remain inconclusive.

Objective

This study aims to systematically map the existing literature of factors related to Internet and game addiction in adolescents.

Methods

A scoping review was completed using three databases - Science Direct, PROQUEST Dissertations and Theses, and Google Scholar, which covered the years between 2009 to July 2020. Quality appraisal and data extraction were presented. A content analysis was used to synthesize the results.

Results

Ultimately, 62 studies met inclusion criteria. There were 82 associated factors identified and grouped into 1

SUBMITTER: Juthamanee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10353650 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature