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Kai Yuan, Wei Qin, Yijun Liu

    Communicative & Integrative Biology
    |March 27, 2012
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    Internet addiction disorder (IAD) significantly impacts well-being and performance. Neuroimaging studies reveal altered brain activity and structure in individuals with IAD, highlighting its growing prevalence and need for recognition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Psychiatry
    • Digital Health

    Background:

    • Maladaptive internet use negatively affects psychological well-being, academic success, and work performance.
    • Internet addiction disorder (IAD) is increasingly recognized as a significant issue, despite not being formally classified.
    • IAD shares characteristics with other recognized behavioral disorders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review existing neuroimaging studies on Internet addiction disorder (IAD).
    • To discuss the findings from neuroimaging research concerning IAD.
    • To explore the neural underpinnings of problematic internet use.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of published neuroimaging studies investigating Internet addiction disorder.
    • Analysis of findings related to regional cerebral activity and structural brain changes.
    • Synthesis of evidence from noninvasive neuroimaging techniques.

    Main Results:

    • Neuroimaging studies indicate altered regional cerebral activity in individuals with IAD.
    • Structural brain changes have been observed in relation to problematic internet use.
    • Evidence suggests specific neural correlates associated with Internet addiction disorder.

    Conclusions:

    • Neuroimaging provides valuable insights into the biological basis of Internet addiction disorder.
    • Further research utilizing neuroimaging is crucial for understanding and potentially diagnosing IAD.
    • The findings support the growing recognition of IAD as a distinct condition requiring attention.
    Keywords:
    EEGInternet addiction disorderMRIPET

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