Internet Addiction Among School Children: Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

This study provides the first systematic evidence of internet addiction in adolescents in Sri Lanka. The predominance of mild to moderate severity suggests an opportunity for early intervention.

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JMIR Formative Research
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2026-01-28
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https://doi.org/10.2196/68318
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Impact of Technology on Adolescents
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This study provides the first systematic evidence of internet addiction in adolescents in Sri Lanka. The predominance of mild to moderate severity suggests an opportunity for early intervention.

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