| Problematic internet use among US youth: a systematic review. | |
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PMID: 21536950 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate study quality and reported prevalence among the emergent area of problematic Internet use (PIU) research conducted in populations of US adolescents and college students. DATA SOURCES: We searched PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Knowledge from inception to July 2010. STUDY SELECTION: Using a keyword search, we evaluated English-language PIU studies with populations of US adolescents and college students. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Using a quality review tool based on the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) statement, 2 reviewers independently extracted data items including study setting, subject population, instrument used, and reported prevalence. RESULTS: Search results yielded 658 articles. We identified 18 research studies that met inclusion criteria. Quality assessment of studies ranged between 14 and 29 total points of a possible 42 points; the average score was 23 (SD 5.1). Among these 18 studies, 8 reported prevalence estimates of US college student PIU; prevalence rates ranged from 0% to 26.3%. An additional 10 studies did not report prevalence. CONCLUSIONS: The evaluation of PIU remains incomplete and is hampered by methodological inconsistencies. The wide range of conceptual approaches may have impacted the reported prevalence rates. Despite the newness of this area of study, most studies in our review were published more than 3 years ago. Opportunities exist to pursue future studies adhering to recognized quality guidelines, as well as applying consistency in theoretical approach and validated instruments. |
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Authors:
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Megan A Moreno; Lauren Jelenchick; Elizabeth Cox; Henry Young; Dimitri A Christakis |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review Date: 2011-05-02 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine Volume: 165 ISSN: 1538-3628 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med Publication Date: 2011 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-09-06 Completed Date: 2011-10-31 Revised Date: 2011-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9422751 Medline TA: Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 797-805 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53705, USA. mamoreno@pediatrics.wisc.edu |
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Adolescent Adolescent Behavior Adolescent Psychology Behavior, Addictive / epidemiology*, psychology Humans Internet / utilization* Population Surveillance Prevalence Students / psychology United States / epidemiology |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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K12 HD055894-03/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; K12 HD055894-04/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; K12 HD055894-05/HD/NICHD NIH HHS; K12HD055894/HD/NICHD NIH HHS |
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