Internet addiction, sleeping habits and psychological distress in Brazilian adolescents and young adults.

Background: The internet is widespread in modern society and has raised concerns about excessive usage and its consequences for different aging groups.

Objective: This study explores the relationships between internet addiction, sleep patterns, and psychological distress in adolescents and young adults.

Materials And Methods: In order to assess this phenomenon, an exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted in southern Brazil from October to December 2023.

Internet Addiction and Attention in Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

Internet addiction (IA) has been explored worldwide and involves some features that might harm social, psychological, and functional aspects. The vulnerability of adolescents might result in some addictive behaviors, and the Internet is one of them. The aim of this systematic review was to identify empirical studies that have been done to explore instruments that have been used to assess IA and to verify what variables and comorbidities are related to IA in adolescents, including executive functions, such as attention.