Over the years, we have conducted extensive research on smartphone and internet gaming addiction, establishing a robust framework that includes global and Taiwan-specific prevalence surveys. Our studies profile internet addiction demographics in Taiwan and develop screening tools to identify addiction tendencies, examining links to sleep, health, and self-harm risk.
A key innovation, the Know Addiction APP, uses automated recording to analyze smartphone addiction’s impact on sleep and routines. We have also proposed diagnostic guidelines for smartphone and internet addiction, enhancing clinical assessments through structured diagnostic interviews.
As digital addiction grows, global efforts focus on adolescent counseling and platform restrictions. Our research offers scientific insights into addiction behaviors and evidence-based policy recommendations to support prevention and intervention strategies, fostering healthier internet use. For more, see the “Policy Recommendations” and “Publications” sections.
