Dependence on mobile devices: systematic review in Latin America and Cuba during the last decade

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Keywords:

computers, handheld, echnology addiction, systematic review, mental health, education, medical

Abstract

Background: addiction to mobile devices is characterized by pathological dependence on them, it can cause anxiety, stress, low social competence, and difficulties in concentration. The theoretical review of the main results on the subject is extremely important as a starting point for the elaboration of development strategies.
Objective: to carry out a systematic review of the main investigations related to addiction to mobile devices in Latin America and particularly, in Cuba.
Methods: a systematic review was carried out to echnol the main results in Latin America and Cuba, original articles published from 2012 to 2022 were considered. PRISMA systematic review guidelines were used. After identifying the studies in the consulted databases, the title, abstract and content were read to determine their relationship with the objectives of the study.
Development: it was found that there are few studies on addictions to mobile devices in the Latin American and Cuban context; Research shows the negative impact on the mental health of those who suffer from this addiction, its negative influence on university students stands out, as well as the validation of instruments that will allow us to delve into this subject.
Conclusions: the quality of the studies and the validity of the scientific results stand out and it is suggested to use them as a basis for the development of projects of a therapeutic nature.

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Author Biographies

Dayessi Riverón Nápoles, Central University "Marta Abreu" of Las Villas

Assistant Professor

María Alfonsa Suz Pompa, Central University "Marta Abreu" of Las Villas

Doctor of Science Full Professor and Psychology Consultant, Faculty of Social Sciences

José Ramón Valdés Utrera, University of Medical Sciences of Villa Clara

Assistant teacher Head of Department of Basic Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine.

Raimary Alfonsina Valle Ramírez, Elementary School "León Francisco Peterssen". Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus.

Degree in Psychopedagogy.

Diego Díaz Guerra, Central University "Marta Abreu" of Las Villas

Undergraduate student in Psychology. Technical Teaching Assistant

Marena de la Caridad Hernández Lugo, Central University "Marta Abreu" of Las Villas

Undergraduate student in Psychology.

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Published

2023-05-01

How to Cite

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Riverón Nápoles D, Suz Pompa MA, Valdés Utrera JR, Valle Ramírez RA, Díaz Guerra D, Hernández Lugo M de la C. Dependence on mobile devices: systematic review in Latin America and Cuba during the last decade. EDUMEC [Internet]. 2023 May 1 [cited 2025 Jun. 30];15(1):e2531. Available from: https://revedumecentro.sld.cu/index.php/edumc/article/view/e2531

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