Authors : Vishal Anand; Garima Ranga

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25apr2392

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Abstract : Introduction Adolescence is a critical period for behavioral changes. The adolescent phase represents a crucial period with a heightened risk for the emergence of addictive behaviors. Behavioral addictions represent clinical conditions that, although not categorized in the DSM-IV-TR, involve recurring impulsive behaviors. These behaviors have detrimental effects on both the individuals experiencing them and their families. Approximately 60% of individuals who commence drug use and 80% of those who initiate alcohol consumption (Johnston et al., 2005), as well as cigarette smoking (Department of Health and Human Services, 1994), do so prior to reaching the age of 18. Moreover, problematic and pathological gambling behaviors are notably prevalent among adolescent populations (Shaffer et al., 1999).  Aim The aim of the present review is to assess the behaviour addiction among adolescents Post COVID 19 in India.  Methodology A systematic search was undertaken for the original research published from the starting of the COVID to 2024, using multiple electronic databases, using the keywords i.e., Behavior Addiction; Non substance addiction; Adolescents; India; COVID 19, following PRISMA guidelines. The studies pertaining the participants as adolescents of India, with availability of full articles were considered.  Results The total of 3689 studies were identified initially, 3680 from the google scholar and 9 from PubMed. The studies were examined according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results will be presented in the presentation and discussed further.

Keywords : Behavior Addiction, Non-Substance Addiction, Adolescents, India, COVID 19.

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