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.
APA Citation
Vidal, Carol and Sussman, Clifford, "Problematic Social Media Use or Social Media Addiction in Pediatric Populations" (2025). GW Authored Works. Paper 7150.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/7150
Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences