Aim: This study aims to present a bibliometric mapping of three critical areas in digital addiction research (cryptocurrency, online gambling, and gaming disorder) spanning the period 2010-2025. Specifically, it aims to reveal the place of these three critical areas within academic production, their development trends, and their structural relationships.Method: A total of 2,693 articles retrieved from the Web of Science database were examined following PRISMA guidelines, with publication trends, keyword clusters, country contributions, and co-authorship networks visualized.Results: Digital addiction research has expanded rapidly, it has yet to achieve full theoretical and methodological maturity. The cryptocurrency domain remains relatively new and fragmented, online gambling experienced a marked increase during the COVID-19 period, and gaming disorder has emerged as the largest and comparatively more mature field. A common thread across these domains lies in shared psychodynamic processes—such as risk-taking and reward expectancy—that intersect with behavioral addictions. Conclusion: This study underscores the need to address digital addictions not only at the individual level but also as a broader public health concern. It offers a holistic perspective on the current state and future directions of digital addictions, providing valuable implications for both policymakers and researchers.
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