Psychological and Cultural Factors in Internet Addiction

Abstract

Background:Internet addiction (IA) is a widespread problem that affects people of all ages and cultures. It can have negative consequences for both physical and mental health, and the severity of these consequences can vary depending on the individual and their cultural background.

Objective: The primary goal of this study was to conduct a comprehensive review of the psychological and cultural factors that are associated with internet addiction.

Methods:We conducted a systematic review of various reliable international articles and research

Results :Psychological factors of Internet addiction:The psychological damages are represented in symptoms likeloneliness, anxiety, and depression.low self-esteem,social maladaption.Cultural factors of Internet addiction: Cultural specificity determines the emotional ink to the Internet with a collective denial mechanismin estimating the degree of Internet use, with male dominanceover females, and the racial superiority of AsiansInternet addiction 

Conclusion:The present study was able to synthesize the literature and demonstrate the association between psychological and cultural factors related to internet addiction. These findings can be beneficial for future research.