Technology-based interventions to address internet addictive behaviors: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Internet addictive behaviors or internet use disorder result from abnormal internet use, including neglecting responsibilities and experiencing anxiety when offline. This systematic review analyzes technology-based interventions addressing these behaviors, focusing on effectiveness, quality attributes, and user interaction.

Methods

A literature search was conducted across three digital libraries and two high-impact journals, focusing on peer-reviewed articles published in Q1 or Q2 journals between January 2022 and June 2024. Studies evaluating digital addiction interventions and user interaction were included, while reviews, editorials, gray literature, and studies without clear intervention descriptions were excluded. The review covered randomized controlled trial

SUBMITTER: Penafiel Mora VF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12579056 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature