Co-occurrence of problematic facebook and video game use: prevalence and association with mental health disorders among adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The rapid proliferation of technology and its impact on adolescents' lives have raised concerns about addictive behaviors and its potential consequences, including behavioral and mental health problems. This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors associated with the co-occurrence of Problematic Facebook Use and Problematic Video game Use among Tunisian adolescents.

Methodology

We conducted a cross-sectional study in the urban area of Sousse governorate in Tunisia during the 2018/2019 school year. We selected a representative sample of high school students enrolled in public educational institutions in Sousse. Data collection was performed through a self-administered structured questionnaire, which gathered information on sociodemographic characterist

SUBMITTER: Fredj SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11218244 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature