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The Association Between Internet Addiction and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis
Mengjie Li1, Fangli Liu1,2, Xinxin Han1
1School of Nursing and Health, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, China.
Journal of Adolescence
|April 28, 2025
Summary
Internet addiction is moderately linked to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents. Interventions should address internet addiction to prevent NSSI and promote healthy online behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Well-being
Background:
- Internet addiction and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are significant adolescent concerns.
- Previous research on the link between these behaviors yielded inconsistent findings.
- This study systematically reviews the relationship between internet addiction and NSSI in adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the relationship between internet addiction and NSSI among adolescents.
- To identify potential moderating factors influencing this association.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of 13 databases was conducted up to October 2024.
- Two independent reviewers performed study screening, data extraction, and quality assessment.
- Meta-analysis was performed using STATA 18.0.
Main Results:
- Forty-one studies with 284,786 adolescents were included.
- A moderate positive association was found between internet addiction and NSSI (r=0.23).
- Adolescent gender, age, and measurement tools moderated the relationship.
Conclusions:
- A moderate positive association exists between internet addiction and NSSI in adolescents.
- Preventive strategies for NSSI should consider and address internet addiction.
- Longitudinal research is recommended to understand the dynamic interplay between these issues.
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