Curr Addict Rep September 2022 PMID 36118286

Estimation of Behavioral Addiction Prevalence During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Zainab Alimoradi, Aida Lotfi, Chung-Ying Lin, Mark D Griffiths, Amir H Pakpour

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The discussions touch on various aspects of the article, including the concept of 'limbic capitalism' and its role in fostering addiction through algorithmic behavior patterns. Phrases like 'sobering advice' and 'illuminates root causes' are indicative of the serious tone many users adopt, while heightened urgency is conveyed through calls for societal action, such as questioning what this means for government and community responsibilities.

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Abstract in brief

The systematic review and meta-analysis assessed how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the prevalence of various behavioral addictions, such as internet, smartphone, gaming, social media, food, exercise, gambling, and shopping addictions.
The review analyzed 94 studies with 237,657 participants from 40 countries and found an overall prevalence of behavioral addiction at 11.1%, with specific rates for each addiction type, including 30.7% for smartphone addiction and 15.1% for social media addiction.
It was noted that during lockdown periods, the prevalence of food, gaming, and social media addictions increased, and lower methodological quality in studies was linked to higher reported rates of smartphone and social media addiction.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Behavioral Addiction Prevalence

This video explores how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced behavioral addictions, including smartphone and social media. A systematic review analyzed 94 studies, revealing an overall addiction prevalence of 11.1%, with…

Then & Now · Feb 23, 2023 1,648,142 views

Behavioral Addictions During COVID-19: Insights and Data Analysis

This video explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on behavioral addictions such as smartphone and social media addiction. A systematic review analyzed 94 studies and found an overall prevalence of 11.1% for…

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Vincent-psych

@VincentPsychSE · X

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Mar 2, 2024 · 4,387 followers View post →

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@ryebur · X

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Feb 22, 2024 · 184 followers View post →

Gene Germano

@ggmanmd · X

This illuminates root causes & societal changes that predispose us.Limbic Capitalism is the concept behind current algorythms that hook people into addictive behaviors.Cultural guidance and social frameworks are diminished in favor of profit.Please watch https://t.co/YxYzHpZTEH

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Jan 20, 2024 · 1,539 followers View post →

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@ThomasPurtzer · X

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Jan 4, 2024 · 1 like · 1,010 followers View post →

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Oct 3, 2023 · 541 followers View post →

Timothy Brewer

@Timothy06273622 · X

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Sep 26, 2023 · 2,470 followers View post →

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Sep 23, 2023 · 1 like · 3,466 followers View post →

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@solfeggio777 · X

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Sep 23, 2023 · 6,775 followers View post →

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Aug 29, 2023 · 269 followers View post →

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@homo_ricreativo · X

Dura 36', ma li vale tutti.(eng) "The brain scan of the heroin addict and The World Of Warcraft addict look the same" Key Words: #limbiccapitalism,#addiction, #socialnetworks https://t.co/1drJgzpRZ1

Jul 25, 2023 · 657 followers View post →

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Danny Flinker

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Jun 29, 2023 · 142 followers View post →

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Jun 17, 2023 · 191 followers View post →

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Jun 16, 2023 · 492 followers View post →

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Jun 13, 2023 · 24 followers View post →

canadada

@canadada · X

How New #Addictions are Destroying Us ~ (Add in #AI to finish the job!) > https://t.co/zfkcYriarU

May 1, 2023 · 1,145 followers View post →

@leafandsun · X

Cues / the expectation of reward / hooks https://t.co/LVhDQhKcNe

May 1, 2023 · 18 followers View post →

Plan H (

@PlanHolo · X

Limbic Capitalism: The race to automate attention, through techniques that release dopamine. "To design a society as weak willed as possible, you would deliver an endless supply of rewards on demand, ever more personalized to suit our weaknesses." https://t.co/lUvVAyS0PG

Apr 19, 2023 · 117 followers View post →

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Mar 30, 2023 · 40 followers View post →

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Mar 25, 2023 · 7 followers View post →

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#Addictions driving #humanity to crave constant #dopamine rush. Most of us are victims of this modern trend. Totally glued to our #screen while #socially #detached in real world. #beware #takeabreather #takecontrol For, We were never designed for this! https://t.co/zbayZqIeSA

Mar 23, 2023 · 69 followers View post →

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@ServusRoxa · X

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Mar 23, 2023 · 1 like · 1,591 followers View post →

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Mar 21, 2023 · 20 followers View post →

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Mar 19, 2023 · 830 followers View post →

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@niko_dismal · X

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Mar 18, 2023 · 31 followers View post →

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Mar 17, 2023 · 7,147 followers View post →

Daniel | Stake@AD₳STACK

@KnoZiggeh · X

This is a great watch :) https://t.co/gaq7dUFvCZ

Mar 15, 2023 · 454 followers View post →

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@TERRELLTURNER99 · X

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Mar 13, 2023 · 207 followers View post →

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@Jason_MI5 · X

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Mar 12, 2023 · 421 followers View post →

Renea Darwin

@renea_darwin · X

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Mar 9, 2023 · 6 followers View post →

Addicted to Freedom

@AwakePosts · X

We Are All Addicts: https://t.co/IMmY9GAGhr

Mar 8, 2023 · 21,970 followers View post →

Noah Mullins

@NoahMullins · X

@wsbmod The Attention Economy https://t.co/8OWJSTpALJ

Mar 5, 2023 · 499 followers View post →

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@denzinaction · X

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Mar 3, 2023 · 1 like · 766 followers View post →

Apprentice Archeon

@jlsteeleauthor · X

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Mar 3, 2023 · 174 followers View post →

Brian Six

@BrianJSix · X

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Mar 2, 2023 · 686 followers View post →

Kym Brown

@KymBrown67 · X

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Mar 2, 2023 · 1,647 followers View post →

#WikiParty@michaelgraaf@cheeseburger.social

@michaelgraaf · X

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Feb 28, 2023 · 634 followers View post →

hamish campbell

@hamishcampbell · X

Or chatting class talking about the mess the #dotcons have made of the #openweb and internet https://t.co/rwUSJhuPfF Digital addiction, the drug in our pocket is a problem we need to deal with. We need tools not drugs #OMN #OGB #Indymediaback

Feb 28, 2023 · 793 followers View post →

Paul Mobbs

@ramblinactivist · X

Interesting... https://t.co/3cyq5k6Pls

Feb 28, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 713 followers View post →

Midnight Knight

@davdoLeJax · X

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Feb 27, 2023 · 720 followers View post →

Kris Lander

@KonnectedKris · X

And then a rather good little documentary by @lewlewwaller pops up via my YouTube addiction. I will definitely be adding “Limbic Capitalism” to “Attention Industrial Complex” and “Race to the bottom of the brain stem” when speaking about this stuff. https://t.co/zat4G01rnQ

Feb 27, 2023 · 1 like · 246 followers View post →

Christopher G. Moore

@cgmooreauthor · X

Limbic capitalism drives the polarization. Twitter addiction is exhibit A. How New Addictions are Destroying Us https://t.co/5W84nKd745 via @YouTube

Feb 26, 2023 · 3 likes · 2,741 followers View post →

Morning Star

@this_is_peebs · X

@austintgoodwin I came across a video that describes our society as Limbic Capitalism. I find that it contributes to the obesity rates. https://t.co/clTUp5r7na

Feb 25, 2023 · 2,121 followers View post →

Morning Star

@this_is_peebs · X

@bringdaboom Came across this today. Perfect for this convo

Feb 25, 2023 · 1 like · 2,121 followers View post →

dbyrd

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Feb 25, 2023 · 1 share · 466 followers View post →

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Loki Estraven

@LokiEstraven · X

This is a great analysis https://t.co/nnCMeFiPxI

Feb 24, 2023 · 1 like · 289 followers View post →

Tf Jackson

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Feb 24, 2023 · 1 like · 28 followers View post →

Noah Mullins

@NoahMullins · X

Excellent. Reminds me of "You know, think about it, when you watch a show from Netflix and you get addicted to it, you stay up late at night. We’re competing with sleep, on the margin. And so, it’s a very large pool of time." - Netflix CEO Reed Hastings https://t.co/sB9SUnVR4x

Feb 23, 2023 · 1 like · 499 followers View post →

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RT @ACERO_org:

Oct 3, 2022 · 1 share · 229 followers View post →

ACERO

@ACERO_org · X

Oct 3, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 943 followers View post →

Chumbbucket aka leftwing Democrat millionaire ➐

@Chumbbucket1 · X

i.e., internet addiction, smartphone addiction, gaming addiction, social media addiction, food addiction, exercise addiction, gambling addiction, and shopping addiction) both overall and separately. https://t.co/5F9mmAjdAT

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Mark Griffiths

@DrMarkGriffiths · X

Sep 19, 2022 · 6 likes · 4,164 followers View post →

Estimation of Behavioral Addiction Prevalence During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

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