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Global Burden Of Problematic Internet Use: An Umbrella Review and Metanalysis

2026-05-25

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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <h4>Importance</h4> Problematic use of the internet (PUI) behaviors, including problematic gaming, social media use, smartphone use, and general internet use, have been increasingly studied worldwide. So far it is unclear what the global prevalence of PUI is. <h4>Objective</h4> To critically appraise existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the prevalence of PUI behaviors and generate...

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833bea07-7878-5c92-ac64-14ccbd6ba2ad
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10.64898/2026.05.23.26353953
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