"Digital addiction (DA) refers to a problematic relationship with technology characterized by symptoms of behavioral addiction, including mood modification, salience, tolerance, conflict, withdrawal symptoms, and relapse. While addictive use of technology is not yet officially recognized as a clinical diagnosis, certain forms, such as Internet gaming disorder (IGD), have been classified as clinical conditions. Notably, IGD was included in the ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases) by the World Health Organization in 2018.19"
"In three major studies we conducted among families in the Arab GCC region, we found high prevalence rates of DA among both parents and children. To measure it, we used the conceptualization and scale provided by Young's Internet Addiction Questionnaire. That test is based on the behavioral addiction criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and focuses on user behavior rather than the characteristics of digital technology itself."
"It remains relevant and has been widely validated and used across various populations, including in the Arab region.17 Approximately 30% of both parents and adolescents met the criteria for being classified as "Internet addicts."5,1"
Digital addiction (DA) involves problematic technology relationships with behavioral-addiction symptoms such as mood modification, salience, tolerance, conflict, withdrawal, and relapse. Certain forms, notably Internet gaming disorder (IGD), are classified as clinical conditions and IGD was included in ICD-11 by WHO in 2018. Public concern about technology overuse and dependence is increasing, varying by regional and cultural context. Three major studies among families in the Arab GCC region reported high DA prevalence among parents and children. Measurement used Young's Internet Addiction Questionnaire, which emphasizes user behavior per DSM behavioral-addiction criteria and has been validated across populations including the Arab region. Approximately 30% met "Internet addict" criteria.
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