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Problematic usage of the internet and cognition

Problematic usage of the internet and cognition
Problematic usage of the internet and cognition

In this current opinions article we synthesize recent evidence exploring neurocognitive deficits in problematic usage of the internet, which support the notion that inhibitory control and decision making deficits occur in problematic usage versus controls, strengthening its theoretical conceptualization. Potential confounders, notably IQ and the presence of comorbidities from the impulsive/compulsive spectrum may account for some of these identified deficits. Most studies focused on gaming, whereas other facets remain relatively understudied. The literature has high levels of methodological issues, such as using non-validated thresholds/instruments, examining only a narrow range of cognitive domains, and overlooking potentially confounding comorbid disorders. Longitudinal studies with rigorous methodologies are needed to address whether cognitive problems associated with problematic internet use play a role in vulnerability, chronicity, or both.

2352-1546
Ioannidis, Konstantinos
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Grant, Jon E.
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Chamberlain, Samuel R.
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Ioannidis, Konstantinos
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Grant, Jon E.
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Chamberlain, Samuel R.
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Ioannidis, Konstantinos, Grant, Jon E. and Chamberlain, Samuel R. (2022) Problematic usage of the internet and cognition. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 44, [101104]. (doi:10.1016/j.cobeha.2022.101104).

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Abstract

In this current opinions article we synthesize recent evidence exploring neurocognitive deficits in problematic usage of the internet, which support the notion that inhibitory control and decision making deficits occur in problematic usage versus controls, strengthening its theoretical conceptualization. Potential confounders, notably IQ and the presence of comorbidities from the impulsive/compulsive spectrum may account for some of these identified deficits. Most studies focused on gaming, whereas other facets remain relatively understudied. The literature has high levels of methodological issues, such as using non-validated thresholds/instruments, examining only a narrow range of cognitive domains, and overlooking potentially confounding comorbid disorders. Longitudinal studies with rigorous methodologies are needed to address whether cognitive problems associated with problematic internet use play a role in vulnerability, chronicity, or both.

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e-pub ahead of print date: 12 February 2022
Published date: 12 February 2022

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Local EPrints ID: 492160
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/492160
ISSN: 2352-1546
PURE UUID: 3fc78970-4bbf-4981-85f0-1fca4b62b375
ORCID for Samuel R. Chamberlain: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0001-7014-8121

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Date deposited: 18 Jul 2024 16:44
Last modified: 30 Aug 2024 02:00

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Author: Konstantinos Ioannidis
Author: Jon E. Grant
Author: Samuel R. Chamberlain ORCID iD

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