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The evolution of Internet addiction: a global perspective
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-22, 03:42 authored by Griffiths, MD, Kuss, DJ, Billieux, J, Halley de Oliveira Miguel PontesHalley de Oliveira Miguel PontesKimberly Young's initial work on Internet addiction (IA) was pioneering and her early writings on the topic inspired many others to carry out research in the area. Young's (2015) recent paper on the ‘evolution of Internet addiction’ featured very little European research, and did not consider the main international evidence that has contributed to our current knowledge about the conceptualization, epidemiology, etiology, and course of Internet-related disorders. This short commentary paper elaborates on important literature omitted by Young that the present authors believe may be of use to researchers. We also address statements made in Young's (2015) commentary that are incorrect (and therefore misleading) and not systematically substantiated by empirical evidence.
History
Publication title
Addictive BehaviorsVolume
53Pagination
193-195ISSN
0306-4603Department/School
School of Psychological SciencesPublisher
Pergamon-Elsevier Science LtdPlace of publication
The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England, Ox5 1GbRepository Status
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