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      Adicciones a las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación en la Comunitat Valenciana, 2018-2020 Translated title: Addictions to information and communication technologies in Comunitat Valenciana (Spain), 2018-2020

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          Resumen Objetivo Describir el perfil sociodemográfico de las personas atendidas por adicción a las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en las unidades de conductas adictivas (UCA) de la Comunitat Valenciana, en 2018-2020. Método Análisis anual y para el total del periodo según la información recogida en los registros de las UCA. Resultados Se registraron 219 casos, mayoritariamente varones (87%), menores de 30 años (53%), con estudios primarios o inferiores (51%), y convivientes con padres (57%). En el periodo analizado se observaron cambios significativos en la edad (aumento) y la situación laboral (más trabajadores activos). El año de la pandemia de COVID-19 (2020) acentuó o mantuvo las tendencias previas. Conclusiones El perfil de las personas atendidas por adicción a las TIC en la Comunitat Valenciana es mayoritariamente el de un varón, menor de 30 años y con estudios primarios o inferiores; se observa una tendencia a un aumento en la edad y en la proporción de personas trabajadoras activas. La prevención debería centrarse en estos colectivos con mayor riesgo.

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          Abstract Objective To describe the sociodemographic profile of the people treated for addiction to information and communication technologies (ICTs) in the addictive behavior units (ABU) of Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, in 2018-2020. Method Annual analysis and for the global period according to information collected in the ABU records. Results 219 registered cases, mostly men (87%), under 30 years of age (53%), with primary education or less (51%), and living with parents (57%). In the study period significant changes were observed in age (increase) and employment situation (more active workers). The COVID-19 pandemic's year (2020) accentuated or maintained previous trends. Conclusions The person treated for addiction to ICTs in Comunitat Valenciana is mostly male, under 30 years of age and with a primary education level or less, with a trend to increase in age and in proportion of active workers. Prevention should focus on these groups at higher risk.

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          Prevalence of pathological internet use among adolescents in Europe: demographic and social factors.

          Tony Durkee, Michael Kaess, Vladimir Carli … (2012)
          To investigate the prevalence of pathological internet use (PIU) and maladaptive internet use (MIU) among adolescents in 11 European countries in relation to demographic, social factors and internet accessibility. Cross-sectional survey. The 7th Framework European Union (EU) funded project, Saving and Empowering Young Lives in Europe (SEYLE), is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluating interventions for risk behaviours among adolescents in Austria, Estonia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Romania, Slovenia and Spain, with Sweden serving as the coordinating centre. A total of 11 956 adolescents (female/male: 6731/5225; mean age: 14.9 ± 0.89) recruited from randomly selected schools within the 11 study sites. Internet users were classified by gender into three categories: adaptive, maladaptive and pathological, based on their score in the Young Diagnostic Questionnaire for Internet Addiction (YDQ). The overall prevalence of PIU was 4.4%; it was higher among males than females (5.2% versus 3.8%) and differed between countries (χ(2)  = 309.98; d.f. = 20; P < 0.001). PIU correlated significantly with mean hours online and male gender. The highest-ranked online activities were watching videos, frequenting chatrooms and social networking; significantly higher rates of playing single-user games were found in males and social networking in females. Living in metropolitan areas was associated with PIU. Students not living with a biological parent, low parental involvement and parental unemployment showed the highest relative risks of both MIU and PIU. Across a range of countries in Europe, using the Young Diagnostic Questionnaire for Internet Addiction yields a prevalence of 'pathological internet use' of 4.4% among adolescents, but varies by country and gender; adolescents lacking emotional and psychological support are at highest risk. © 2012 The Authors, Addiction © 2012 Society for the Study of Addiction.
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            The impact of COVID-19 lockdown on internet use and escapism in adolescents

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            The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on everyday functioning, considerable measures being taken to reduce the spread of the virus. Schools and social avenues have been placed on prolonged lockdowns, with people continuing to maintain physical distance. Adolescents and young people have had to endure significant stress alongside dealing with developmental characteristics. Amidst all of this, studies report an increase in gaming addiction and internet use with detrimental impact on psychosocial well-being. The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of lockdown on internet use in adolescents, comparing their habits from before the pandemic. Furthermore, this research aimed to investigate the relationship between gaming addiction, internet use and COVID-19 worries. Adolescents from several countries (e.g., India, Malaysia, Mexico and the UK) completed online questionnaires, shared via social media and youth networks. These measures included questions on internet, social media, gaming, depression, loneliness, escapism and COVID-19. Results show that adolescents generally have increased their use of social media sites and streaming services. Further, those who scored highly on gaming addiction, compulsive internet use and social media use also reported high scores of depression, loneliness, escapism, poor sleep quality and anxiety related to the pandemic. Our findings indicate that, regardless of country of residence, the COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant effect on adolescent internet use and psychosocial well-being. The need to address pandemic related distress to reduce the effect of maladaptive coping strategies is highlighted
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              Gambling Technologies: Prospects for Problem Gambling.

              Mark Griffiths (1999)
              Technology his always played a role in the development of gambling practices and will continue to play a critical role in the development of increased gambling opportunities (e.g., internet gambling). Although technological advance his long been associated with improved gambling opportunities, there is little written in the literature explicitly pointing out this link and its implications for problem gamblers. This paper therefore reviews this situation and examines the technological implications of situational and structural characteristics paying particular attention to slot machine gambling as there has been more empirical work on this type of gambling than any other technological form. The impact of technology on the sociability of gambling is also examined followed by a more speculative evolution of internet gambling as an area of potential concern.
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                Journal ID (publisher-id): gs
                Title: Gaceta Sanitaria
                Abbreviated Title: Gac Sanit
                Publisher: Sociedad Española de Salud Pública y Administración Sanitaria (SESPAS) (Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain )
                ISSN (Print): 0213-9111
                Publication date (Print and electronic): 2023
                Volume: 37
                Electronic Location Identifier: 102252
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                [1] Valencia Valencia orgnameUniversitat de Valencia orgdiv1Departament de Medicina Preventiva i Salut Pública, Ciències d’Alimentació, Toxicologia i Medicina Legal Spain
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                Publisher ID: S0213-91112023000100301 Publisher ID: S0213-9111(23)03700000301
                DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2022.102252
                SO-VID: bebc013d-c860-4ab3-8f64-5cb9c6236768
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                Date received : 04 November 2021
                Date accepted : 28 June 2022
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                Keywords: Adicción comportamental,Tecnologías de la información,Unidades de conductas adictivas,Comunitat Valenciana,España,Behavioural addiction,Information technologies,Addictive behaviour units,Spain
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                Keywords: Adicción comportamental, Tecnologías de la información, Unidades de conductas adictivas, Comunitat Valenciana, España, Behavioural addiction, Information technologies, Addictive behaviour units, Spain

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