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This paper aims to clarify the complexities of defining digital addiction specifically in children.

May 16, 2019

The Challenges of Defining and Studying “Digital Addiction” in Children

Key Points

This paper aims to clarify the complexities of defining digital addiction specifically in children.
Analysis of existing literature on digital addiction definitions and frameworks.
Discussion on behavioral health implications due to excessive screen time in children.
Defining digital addiction varies widely without consensus among experts.
Current frameworks do not adequately capture the impact of screen time on children's behavior.

Abstract

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Dimitri Christakis (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dcd161d111c0385b3593c9 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2019.4690

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