Al-Samarraie, H orcid.org/0000-0002-9861-8989, Bello, K-A, Alzahrani, AI et al. (2 more authors) (2022) Young users' social media addiction: causes, consequences and preventions. Information Technology and People, 35 (7). pp. 2314-2343. ISSN 0959-3845
Abstract
Purpose
Social media addiction has been an ongoing topic of debate for platform developers, well-being and mental health experts. There is a limited understanding of the factors leading to the addiction of young social media users, the consequences of experiencing addiction, and the measures/mechanisms used by parents and platform providers to limit/prevent problematic social media use amongst young users. This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the literature concerning these issues.
Design/methodology/approach
The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) protocol was used to evaluate and present the results. A total of 45 studies were screened and independently reviewed against predetermined criteria for eligibility.
Findings
The results revealed four categories of young users' addiction to social media networks (social, technological, behavioural and mental). Several prevention approaches directed at parents and platform providers were discussed.
Originality/value
This study offers important insights for health policy makers, platform providers, parents and researchers on designing interventions addressing social media addiction amongst young users. It also provides an in-depth understanding of the conceptualization of social media addiction and suggestions on possible actions to prevent it.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited. This is an author produced version of an article, published in Information Technology and People. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Social media networks; Addiction; Social media addiction; Young users |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Design (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 24 Nov 2021 12:18 |
Last Modified: | 10 Jan 2023 15:36 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/itp-11-2020-0753 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:180618 |