INTERNET ADDICTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN A WESTERN BRAZILIAN AMAZONIAN CITY

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Authors

Tatiane Dalamaria · Universidade Federal do Acre

Wagner de Jesus Pinto · Universidade Federal do Acre

Edson dos Santos Farias · Universidade Federal de Rondônia

Orivaldo Florêncio de Souza · Universidade Federal do Acre

Abstract

The present study showed a high prevalence of Internet dependence, with female adolescents being more susceptible. Behavioral aspects were associated with internet dependence in a sample of adolescents from Rio Branco, Acre.

Topics & Keywords

Impact of Technology on Adolescents Child Development and Digital Technology Social Media and Politics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Revista Paulista de Pediatria

Volume 39, pp. e2019270-e2019270

DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/2021/39/2019270

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