Mari Janikian

TL;DR: This survey demonstrated that IGD is a frequently occurring phenomenon among European adolescents and is related to psychosocial problems, and the need for youth-specific prevention and treatment programs becomes evident.

TL;DR: The determinants of potential PIU and PIU include accessing the internet for the purposes of retrieving sexual information, game playing, and socialization, which are adversely associated with notable behavioral and social maladjustment among adolescents.

TL;DR: Investigation of the prevalence of Internet addictive behavior (IAB) and related psychosocial characteristics among adolescents in seven European countries indicated that DIB was more frequent among adolescents with a lower educational level of the parents, earlier age at first use of the Internet, and greater use of social networking sites and gaming sites.

TL;DR: Although heavier SNS use is associated with higher social competence for older adolescents, it is also associated with increased internalizing problems and diminished competencies in academics and activities, especially for younger adolescents.

TL;DR: Adolescent IA is associated with deterred familial functions, poor academic performance, engagement in high-risk behaviors, and an augmented likelihood for depression.