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🎉🔬 Their research is a step forward in understanding how ACEs lead to IA! Focusing on early interventions and support systems can make a real difference. Let’s keep exploring! 🌟🌍 #Research #Prevention.

🧒🔍 Younger folks with ACEs are more prone to IA. Brain development and self-control come into play. No big gender differences, but age matters! ⏳🧠 #Psychology #InternetAddiction.

💔Emotional abuse and physical neglect are major triggers for IA. Kids facing these hardships might turn online for comfort and connection. 🧠🔗 #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery.

🌍💻 Their study shows that childhood adversity (ACEs) is linked to internet addiction (IA) worldwide, with a stronger connection in Asia! 🏆 Could cultural and economic factors be behind this? 🤔 #ACEs #InternetAddiction.

3️⃣ Subgroup Insights: Emotional & physical neglect had the strongest links to IA, especially in Asia (r = 0.22)! 🌟 Emotional abuse also showed significant associations. The effect size varied by region and ACE type, with the highest in Africa (r = 0.25). 🌐 #ACEImpact.

2️⃣ Overall Association: They found a medium positive correlation between ACEs and IA (r = 0.21, p < .01), with high heterogeneity (91.0%). 📈 But don't worry about publication bias; the funnel plot and Egger's test say we're good! 🚀 #DataDive.

📊 Results Recap! 1️⃣ Study Characteristics: Out of 326 records, 37 studies (2012-2022) made the cut, with a whopping 45,364 participants! 🌍 Ages ranged from 8 to 67, averaging 19 years. The studies spanned 12 countries across 4 continents! 🌏 #GlobalResearch #MetaAnalysis.

They used Pearson's r to standardize results and assess effect sizes. Funnel plots & Egger's tests helped sniff out any publication bias. Stata & CMA 3.0 did the number-crunching! This meticulous approach ensures a comprehensive picture of the link between ACEs and IA #StatsNerds.

Only original studies with valid ACE & IA measures made the cut! They excluded reviews, animal studies, and studies without measurable data. Two reviewers double-checked everything for accuracy. 📝🔍 #MetaAnalysis.

🔍 Methods Breakdown! Here's how they tackled the meta-analysis:.They scoured 7 databases (like PubMed & Scopus) using keywords like "Childhood Trauma" and "Internet Addiction" to find studies linking ACEs & IA. The search spanned until Jan 2023! 📚.

📊 Did you know 7% of people globally are glued to their screens? From cyberbullying to online fraud, IA has real-world consequences. Let's find fun, healthy ways to stay connected! 🎉💡 #PublicHealth #InternetUse.

🚨 Childhood traumas like abuse & neglect can make us internet-bound, seeking comfort in cat videos & memes! 😿🌈 But seriously, it's a big deal! 🧠 #Trauma #MentalHealth.

🌐 Over 40% of us are online, but beware—too much screen time can lead to Internet Addiction (IA)! It's like a digital black hole pulling us in! 🕳️💻 #InternetAddiction #TechLife.

First paper: A meta-analysis revealed a solid link between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and internet addiction (IA). Across 37 studies, it turns out that tough childhoods (all kinds of ACEs!) can lead to more screen time struggles. 🌱💻 #MentalHealth #InternetAddiction.

With tech becoming a daily staple, it’s vital to understand how it can turn problematic, especially for those facing unique challenges like mental illness or caregiving. Let’s dive into the research and explore ways to support healthier tech use! 🌐❤️ #InternetUse #MentalHealth.

Introducing our latest Special Issue: "Problematic Use of Internet in Populations with Special Difficulties" 🧠📱 Huge thanks to our incredible guest editors (Dr. Chung-Ying Lin, Dr. Julia Brailovskaia, & Dr. Stephanie L. Diez) for spotlighting this critical topic.

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🌿 Big thanks to Dr. Viren Swami and @AngliaRuskin for shedding light on how nature boosts body image! 🌍Check out the fascinating findings here: #NatureTherapy #BodyImage.

🌟 Want a body image boost? Spend time in nature! 🌳 Research shows it's effective, though we still have some details to iron out. Exciting times ahead for nature-based therapies! 🌼 #BodyPositivity #NatureHealing #ScienceForAll.