Linking mental health and digital addiction in general population: an overview of thematic evolution and trends from a science mapping perspective - Takeaways - MDSpire

Linking mental health and digital addiction in general population: an overview of thematic evolution and trends from a science mapping perspective

  • By

  • Turgut Karaköse

  • Mehmet Ozdogru

  • Bünyamin Han

  • Tijen Tülübaş

  • Abdurrahman Kardas

  • Murat Demirkol

  • Hakan Polat

  • May 8, 2026

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    Digital addiction negatively impacts mental health, leading to issues such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders.

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    The study utilized bibliometric science mapping to analyze 863 articles on the relationship between digital addiction and mental health.

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    Research themes focused on addictive behaviors related to internet, social media, and smartphone use, highlighting their mental health implications.

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    The findings suggest that digital addiction is a multidimensional issue, varying across different platforms and user interactions.

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    The study identifies emerging research areas and underexplored populations, emphasizing the need for future research in this field.

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Linking mental health and digital addiction in general population: an overview of thematic evolution and trends from a science mapping perspective

  • by Turgut Karaköse, Mehmet Ozdogru, Bünyamin Han, Tijen Tülübaş, Abdurrahman Kardas, Murat Demirkol, Hakan Polat

  • May 8, 2026

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