Preventive Interventions for Internet Addiction in Young Children: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In this digital age, children typically start using the internet in early childhood. Studies highlighted that young children are vulnerable to internet addiction due to personal limitations and social influence (eg, family and school). Internet addiction can have long-term harmful effects on children's health and well-being. The high risk of internet addiction for vulnerable populations like young children has raised questions about how best to prevent the problem.

Objective

This review study aimed to investigate the existing interventions and explore future directions to prevent or reduce internet addiction risks in children younger than 12 years.

Methods

The systematic review was conducted following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Rev

SUBMITTER: Theopilus Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11399750 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature