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RISK FACTORS FOR INTERNET ADDICTION IN ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LITERATURE
*Silas Tavares Rodrigues, Thais Rosa Ahnert, Gabriel S. Thiago Cavalleiro, Tayane Moura Giovanini Cavalcante and 4Kleiton Santos Neves
ABSTRACT
Objective: The aim of this review was to summarize the literature and examine risk factors for adolescents to develop internet addiction or problematic internet use in general. Our intention is to clarify risk behaviors and the profile of users, in order to understand this modern phenomenon and contribute to preventive practices. Method: Articles of risk factors for internet Addiction (IA) from the platforms SciELO and PubMed were collected over the last 10 years. In total, 37 articles were selected for the review. Discussion: The main risk factors found are depression and/or anxiety, ADHD, male, aged between 14-18 years, living in an urban area, belonging to the middle class, being sedentary, having an unbalanced diet, alcohol consumption and/or drugs, using the internet for online games and/or pornography, the feeling of loneliness, having few friends in real life, high degree of neuroticism, having family conflicts and low family communication.
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