SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
A network meta-analysis of mind-body exercise interventions for internet addiction symptoms in young adults.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effects of Different Exercise Intensities on Internet Addiction in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Addiction biology · 2026Pooled it
- Efficacy of mind-body exercise for perinatal depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of an eight-week yoga program on adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder in an Indian school setting: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in public health · 2026Trial
- Effects of a Dance-Based Intervention on Affective States and Self-Esteem in Adolescents Receiving Psychiatric Care: Differences Between Youth with and Without Problematic Internet Use-A Pilot Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The association between perceived social support and internet addiction among Chinese civil aviation male flight students: chain mediating effects of positive coping strategies and basic psychological need satisfaction.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Association between internet addiction and mindfulness.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Effects of Progressive Aerobic Training on Executive-Reward Network Connectivity and Symptoms of Internet Gaming Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR serious games · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is a recurrent mental illness. It severely impacts both physical and mental health, leading to physiological symptoms such as neurological dysfunction and immunosuppression. This condition significantly affects adolescent development and has become a global public health concern. Scientific evidence supports the beneficial impact of integrative mind-body exercises for treating internet addiction disorders. Though these interventions show promise, their therapeutic efficacy exhibits considerable variation across different modalities. Currently, there exists a significant research gap, as no comprehensive clinical investigations have systematically evaluated the comparative therapeutic outcomes of distinct mind-body practices among individuals diagnosed with internet addiction. Objective: To conduct a network meta-analytic investigation comparing the therapeutic efficacy of diverse mind-body exercise interventions for addressing symptoms associated with internet addiction disorder. Methods: Data were retrieved from Web of Science, PubMed, CNKI, and VIP databases. After screening and data extraction, network meta-analysis was performed using STATA 18.0. Results: Twenty-four studies were included in the analysis. Compared with the control group (Placebo), Mindfulness [ Conclusion: Mindfulness and Tai Chi significantly reduce and alleviate internet addiction symptoms compared to Placebo. Based on SUCRA rankings, Mindfulness, Dance Sport, Yoga, and Tai Chi show the highest probability of effectiveness in descending order, providing promising options for managing internet addiction symptoms in young adults. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD42025631096.
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