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Megan A Moreno1, Lauren Jelenchick, Elizabeth Cox
1School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53705, USA. mamoreno@pediatrics.wisc.edu
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
|May 4, 2011
Summary
Research on problematic Internet use (PIU) in US adolescents and college students lacks consistent quality and methodology. Future studies should adhere to guidelines for reliable prevalence estimates.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Digital Media Studies
Background:
- Problematic Internet Use (PIU) is an emerging area of research.
- Studies on PIU in US adolescents and college students have varied significantly.
- A need exists to assess the quality and reported prevalence of PIU in these populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the methodological quality of existing PIU research.
- To determine the reported prevalence of PIU among US adolescents and college students.
- To identify inconsistencies in PIU research and suggest improvements.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of PubMed, PsycINFO, and Web of Knowledge up to July 2010.
- Inclusion of English-language studies on PIU in US adolescents and college students.
- Quality assessment using a tool based on the STROBE statement, with data extraction on study characteristics and prevalence.
Main Results:
- 18 studies met the inclusion criteria from 658 initial articles.
- Study quality scores ranged from 14 to 29 out of 42, with an average of 23.
- Eight studies reported PIU prevalence in college students, ranging from 0% to 26.3%; 10 studies did not report prevalence.
Conclusions:
- PIU evaluation is hindered by methodological inconsistencies and varied conceptual approaches.
- Most reviewed PIU studies were published over three years prior to the search date.
- Future research should prioritize adherence to quality guidelines and consistent theoretical frameworks and instruments.
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