SynthesisJMIR mental health2025
Factors Associated With Digital Addiction: Umbrella Review.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Therapeutic Interventions Targeted at Problematic Use of Digital Technology: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Evidence.JMIR mental health · 2026Pooled it
- Examining the mediating roles of self-esteem and social support in the link between digital addiction and mental health: findings from a meta-analytic structural equation modeling study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Linking mental health and digital addiction in general population: an overview of thematic evolution and trends from a science mapping perspective.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Predisposing factors of internet addiction and digital game addiction in adolescents: a predictive correlational study.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- The relationship between smartphone addiction and academic burnout among physical education teacher students: a chain mediating of meaning in life and physical exercise.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Digital addiction, affecting a significant portion of the population, particularly young people, is linked to psychological issues and social problems, making its prevention and management a crucial public health issue. Objective: This umbrella review aimed to comprehensively analyze the factors influencing digital addiction by re-evaluating the methodologies and evidence quality of existing meta-analyses. Methods: Databases including PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, and Embase were systematically searched for reviews and meta-analyses related to factors associated with digital addiction up to September 24, 2024. The methodological quality of the identified studies was assessed using the modified "A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews 2" (AMSTAR 2) tool, while the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) tool was used to evaluate the quality of the evidence presented in the literature. Results: A total of 18 articles were included in the review, with AMSTAR 2 assessments revealing 6 moderate-quality, 4 low-quality, and 8 very low-quality studies. In total, 29 significant factors associated with digital addiction were identified. Notably, 4 studies achieved both moderate AMSTAR 2 and GRADE ratings, indicating that positive parent-child relationship (r=-0.15, 95% CI-0.18 to -0.11; P<.05) effectively mitigate the risks of digital addiction. Conversely, urban residence (odds ratio [OR] 2.32, 95% CI 1.19-4.53; P<.001), adverse childhood experiences (r=0.21, 95% CI 0.18-0.24; P<.001), and social anxiety (r=0.34, 95% CI 0.19-0.48; P<.001) were identified as factors that may increase the risk of developing digital addiction. Conclusions: This study found that social factors such as urban residence were associated with an increased risk of digital addiction, whereas social support served as a protective factor against this risk. Nonetheless, the methodologies used in analyzing the factors related to digital addiction require further refinement.
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