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The evolution of Internet addiction: a global perspective

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posted on 2023-05-22, 03:42 authored by Griffiths, MD, Kuss, DJ, Billieux, J, Halley de Oliveira Miguel PontesHalley de Oliveira Miguel Pontes
Kimberly 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.

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Publication title

Addictive Behaviors

Volume

53

Pagination

193-195

ISSN

0306-4603

Department/School

School of Psychological Sciences

Publisher

Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd

Place of publication

The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England, Ox5 1Gb

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Mental health

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