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Computer addiction is a form of behavioral addiction [1] that can be described as the excessive or compulsive use of the computer, which persists despite serious negative consequences for personal, social, or occupational function. [2]
Screen time is the amount of time spent using a device with a screen such as a smartphone, computer, television, video game console, or a tablet. [1] The concept is under significant research with related concepts in digital media use and mental health .
Internet addiction centers in China are private or semi-private. [79]: 174 The first such treatment center was founded in 2005. [79]: 174 In the absence of guidance from the Ministry of Health and a clear definition of Internet addiction, dubious treatment clinics have sprouted up in the country. [73]
I had heard about screen addiction and the medical debate over whether it exists. When I saw my son experience withdrawals and lying to get more screen time, I realized tech really could be addictive.
Commonly known as "smartphone addiction", the term "problematic smartphone use" was proposed by researchers to describe similar behaviors presenting without evidence of addiction. [ 1 ] Problematic use can include preoccupation with mobile communication, excessive money or time spent on mobile phones, and use of mobile phones in socially or ...
There are smartphone alternatives ("dumb" phones) available that harken back to the days of old, promising to "curb your screen addiction" by restricting apps and web browsers, but we're only ...
A recent art aesthetic on TikTok, known as “corecore,” has become a nod to screen addiction and social media’s impact on young people’s mental health. Many of the videos have gotten ...
"Fear of missing out" can lead to psychological stress at the idea of missing posted content by others while offline. The relationships between digital media use and mental health have been investigated by various researchers—predominantly psychologists, sociologists, anthropologists, and medical experts—especially since the mid-1990s, after the growth of the World Wide Web and rise of ...