Problematic Social Media Use or Social Media Addiction in Pediatric Populations

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

4-1-2025

Journal

Pediatric clinics of North America

Volume

72

Issue

2

DOI

10.1016/j.pcl.2024.08.005

Keywords

Behavioral addictions; Prevention; Problematic social media use; Social media addiction

Abstract

With the advent of smartphones and the popularization of social media sites at the beginning of the twenty-first century, children and adolescents have been exposed to a world of virtual interactions in social networking sites that are designed to increase engagement of the user for profit. In this article, we review the epidemiology of use of social media, its addictive features, and potential negative consequences of problematic use, and the research on current interventions known to reduce use. We also give recommendations spanning from the policy to the individual level for children to build a healthier relationship with these sites.

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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