Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Associated Factors Among Undergraduate Students at the University of Botswana: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Internet Addiction (IA) is an emerging public health concern, especially among young adults. It has been associated with various psychiatric conditions, including depression and anxiety. Despite increasing internet access in Botswana, local data on IA and its psychological correlates remain limited....
| Publicado en: | Inquiry (00469580) Vol. 63; pp. 1 - 9 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
3/24/2026
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