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September 12, 2025Journal of Behavioral AddictionsOpen Access

Impact of digital addiction on youth health: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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BSBlen Dereje ShiferawJTJie TangYWYingxue Wang

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Overview

Systematic review reveals significant health impacts of digital addiction on youth, suggesting mental health declines.

Key Points

  • Digital addiction significantly increases the likelihood of poor self-rated health among youth.
  • Youth with digital addiction are at a higher risk for mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.
  • The study found a notable association between digital addiction and obesity metrics, such as overweight rates.
  • Youth experiencing digital addiction also report elevated instances of insomnia and other sleep quality problems.

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Shiferaw et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d41c15713b0b5dfea65ecehttps://doi.org/10.1556/2006.2025.00081
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