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  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Problematic Internet use (PIU) is a growing global concern.
  • It is characterized by a lack of control over internet usage, resulting in adverse life outcomes.
  • PIU shares similarities with addictive behaviors and impulse-control disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the evolving literature on Problematic Internet Use (PIU).
  • To examine proposed definitions, diagnostic criteria, and assessment tools for PIU.
  • To discuss the comorbidity, potential causes, and treatment options for PIU.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on Problematic Internet Use (PIU).
  • Analysis of proposed diagnostic criteria and assessment tools.
  • Examination of research on comorbidity, etiological factors, and treatment efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Diagnostic criteria for PIU are debated, hindering prevalence studies.
  • High comorbidity rates exist between PIU and various psychiatric disorders.
  • Genetic, personality, and self-regulation factors may contribute to PIU development.
  • Preliminary evidence supports psychotropic medications and CBT for PIU treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is crucial to clarify diagnostic criteria and epidemiological data for PIU.
  • Understanding the interplay between PIU and psychiatric disorders is vital for effective treatment.
  • Investigating the mechanisms of comorbidity and psychological changes associated with PIU is necessary.