Abstract The present study investigated the association between autism and problematic internet use (PIU) gaming disorder (GD). A systematic literature search was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. total of 2286 publications were screened, 21 deemed eligible for inclusion review. majority studies found positive associations PIU subclinical autistic-like traits weak moderate effect ...

(1) Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, strict lock-down and quarantine were widely imposed by most governments to minimize spread of virus. Previous studies have investigated consequences social isolation on mental health present study examines loneliness problematic internet use. (2) Methods: The current research used a cross-sectional survey during phase pandemic. A sample 593 particip...

Problematic Internet use (PUI) has become of increasing interest in mental health. Despite the rising number PUI all ages, exact underpinning etiology is still missing. There evidence that, particular, genetic, environmental, and personality factors are involved development maintenance PUI. However, neurobiological mechanism not been yet extensively investigated, reports conflicting results. Pr...

The association of sexual victimization with self-esteem, depression, and problematic internet use was examined in Korean adolescents. A total of 695 middle and high school students were recruited (413 boys, 282 girls, mean age, 14.06±1.37 years). The participants were administered the Early Trauma Inventory Self Report-Short Form (ETISR-SF), Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the Children's...