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Association Between Internet Addiction and Mental Health Problems in Korean Adolescents: A Community-Based
Min Ah Joo1, Un-Sun Chung2, Young Sook Kwack3
1Department of Psychiatry, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea.
Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|October 17, 2025
Summary
High rates of Internet addiction (IA) among Korean adolescents are linked to increased psychiatric issues, particularly anxiety. Anxiety management should be integrated into IA prevention and treatment strategies for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Well-being
Background:
- Internet addiction (IA) is a growing concern among adolescents.
- Understanding the prevalence and associated mental health issues is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of IA in Korean adolescents.
- To examine the association between IA, psychiatric comorbidities, and mental health symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 270 adolescents and their parents.
- Utilized various scales to assess Internet Addiction Proneness, depression, anxiety, and self-reported behaviors.
- Analyzed group differences in psychiatric disorders and mental health symptoms across IA levels.
Main Results:
- 86.3% of adolescents had general IA, 11.1% were at potential high risk, and 2.6% were at high risk.
- The high-risk IA group showed significantly higher rates of ADHD, major depressive disorder, and social anxiety.
- IA scores correlated positively with attentional difficulties and anxiety, with anxiety being a significant predictor.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents with high IA risk exhibit more psychiatric comorbidities and mental health difficulties.
- Anxiety demonstrates an independent association with IA, suggesting its importance in prevention and care.
- Findings highlight the need to integrate anxiety management into IA interventions, with a note of caution regarding the small high-risk sample size.
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