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April 27, 2026Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy0 citationsOpen Access

Psychological and Behavioral Impacts of Internet Addiction among Adolescents and Young Adults

MMMaísa Gelain MarinGFGuilherme da Silva FreitasAMAntônio Bonfada Collares Machado

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the psychological and behavioral effects of internet addiction among adolescents and young adults.
  • Qualitative analysis of mental health impacts related to internet usage.
  • Assessment of adolescent and young adult behaviors concerning internet interaction.
  • Increased levels of anxiety and depression were reported among heavy internet users.
  • Behavioral changes associated with internet dependency were documented, suggesting the need for targeted interventions.

Abstract

Mental health support and internet use limits should be offered to the general population in terms of prevention and treatment of these conditions.

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Marin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69eefc6dfede9185760d3766https://doi.org/10.47626/2237-6089-2025-1228
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