Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology (Jun 2022)

Anxiety, Addiction to Social Networks, Internet and Smartphones in Paraguayan Adolescents: A Brief Report

  • Figueredo Pamela,
  • Barrios Iván,
  • O’Higgins Marcelo,
  • Amarilla Diego,
  • Almirón-Santacruz José,
  • Melgarejo Osvaldo,
  • Ruiz-Díaz Noelia,
  • Castaldelli-Maia João Mauricio,
  • Ventriglio Antonio,
  • Torales Julio

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/sjcapp-2022-0006
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 1
pp. 58 – 63

Abstract

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Several authors have pointed out that the use of smartphones might have an impact on mental health in general. Most of the evidences are focused on the incorrect or overblown use of smartphones, videogame or Internet, particularly focusing on related addiction problems among adolescents.

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