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Internet Addiction Effect on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Farzaneh Noroozi1, Soheil Hassanipour2, Fatemeh Eftekharian3
1Department of Health Promotion, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Thescientificworldjournal
|December 16, 2021
Summary
Internet addiction significantly lowers quality of life, impacting psychological and physical well-being. This systematic review highlights the need to address internet addiction as a major health concern in education and interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- The impact of internet use on quality of life is debated due to varied research methodologies.
- Internet addiction is a growing concern with potential negative health implications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis on the effect of internet addiction on quality of life.
- To clarify the relationship between internet addiction and various aspects of life quality.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive search of major scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, etc.) was performed.
- Studies published from January 1980 to July 2020 were screened by two independent researchers.
- 18 studies meeting inclusion criteria were included in the final meta-analysis.
Main Results:
- Individuals with high internet addiction reported significantly lower quality of life compared to normal users (OR = 2.45).
- A significant negative relationship was found between internet addiction and psychological (OR = 0.56), physical (OR = 0.58), and overall quality of life (OR = 0.39).
- High heterogeneity was observed in most analyses, indicating variability in study results.
Conclusions:
- Internet addiction is a significant determinant of reduced quality of life.
- Findings underscore the importance of recognizing internet addiction as a public health issue.
- Recommendations include integrating internet addiction into health education and intervention programs.
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