Mapping research on ICT addiction: a comprehensive review of Internet, smartphone, social media, and gaming addictions.

Journal: Frontiers in psychology
Published Date: Jan 1, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The use of information and communication technologies such as the Internet, smartphones, social media, and gaming has gained significant popularity in recent years. While the benefits are immense and ICTs have become essential in people's daily lives, the inappropriate use of these technologies has led to addiction, causing negative consequences in family, academic, and work environments.

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  • Livia I Andrade
    Department of Psychology, Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Loja, Ecuador.
  • Marlon Santiago Viñán-Ludeña
    Escuela de Ingeniería, Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile.

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