Article Title: Digital Addiction and Its Repercussions on the Mental Health of University Students

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the phenomenon of digital addiction in its various forms, including addiction to social media, electronic games, visual content through digital platforms such as Netflix, in addition to addiction to browsing and excessive acquisition of information. The study focused on reviewing the most prominent recent global and Arab statistics to estimate the extent of the spread of these phenomena among youth and university students, and analyzing the psychological, social, and technological factors contributing to them.

The findings derived from systematic reviews and international studies showed that the prevalence rates of digital addiction range between 5% and 45% depending on the type and geographical region, with relatively high rates among young age groups. Studies also demonstrated that digital addiction is closely associated with anxiety disorders, depression, weak social relationships, and lack of sleep.

The study concluded with the necessity of developing standardized Arabic measurement tools to study the phenomenon more accurately, and launching awareness and educational programs aimed at promoting healthy and balanced use of technology, in addition to encouraging multidisciplinary research to understand the causative factors and propose effective therapeutic strategies.