Behavioral addictions in Africa: Emerging trends, challenges, and policy implications
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Gyűjtemény: Status = Published
Type = Article
Subject = R Medicine / orvostudomány: RC Internal medicine / belgyógyászat: RC554 Personality disorders. Behavior problems / személyiségzavarok, viselkedési problémák
Cím:
Behavioral addictions in Africa: Emerging trends, challenges, and policy implications
Létrehozó:
Odionye, Chimezie Obinna
Omoya, Oluwatomilayo
Delfabbro, Paul
King, Daniel
Dátum:
2026
Téma:
RC554 Personality disorders. Behavior problems / személyiségzavarok, viselkedési problémák
Tartalmi leírás:
Behavioral addictions, including problematic internet use, gaming, and gambling, are emerging as significant public health concerns in Africa, driven by rapid digitalization and socioeconomic shifts. This commentary provides a critical overview of the current state of behavioral addictions in Africa, examining prevalence, cultural influences, and systemic barriers to research and intervention. Despite growing evidence of harm, particularly among youth, the continent faces significant challenges, including limited epidemiological data, cultural biases in assessment tools, and an underdeveloped mental health infrastructure. Drawing on regional studies and global frameworks, the need for culturally sensitive research, evidence-based interventions, and robust policy frameworks is highlighted. The paradoxical coexistence of rising addiction risks and minimal regulatory oversight underscores the urgency of addressing behavioral addictions in African contexts.
Nyelv:
angol
Típus:
Article
PeerReviewed
info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Formátum:
text
Azonosító:
Odionye, Chimezie Obinna and Omoya, Oluwatomilayo and Delfabbro, Paul and King, Daniel (2026) Behavioral addictions in Africa: Emerging trends, challenges, and policy implications. JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS, 15 (1). pp. 26-31. ISSN 2062-5871
Kapcsolat:
MTMT:37092113 doi: 10.1556/2006.2025.00220
Létrehozó:
cc_by_nc