Primary School Addictions

Internet Addiction of School-Age Children and the Effects of Daily Habits

Sevim Onguner, Şanlıay Şahin, Meltem Akçaboy, Esma Altınel Açoğlu, Melahat Melek Oğuz, Hüsniye Yücel, Emine Polat, Fatma Zehra Öztek Çelebi, Saliha Şenel

About one in four primary and school-age children (7–18 years) show problematic internet use, linked to disrupted routines and health issues. Teachers can help by supporting balanced internet use and healthy daily habits.

An Analysis of Computer Game Addiction in Primary School Children and Its Affecting Factors

Özcan Aygün

A study of 476 primary students found higher computer game addiction in boys, older grades, and those with more access to games at home. Teachers can help by working with parents and school staff to support interventions that reduce gaming addiction.

Digital Game Addiction in Elementary Students: The Impact of Digital Literacy, Parental Styles, and Background Variables

Sacide G. Mazman Akar, Murat Özer

Survey data show that higher game addiction in elementary students is linked to more screen time and weaker digital literacy, while supportive parenting lowers risk. Teachers can watch for attention issues and reinforce healthy screen habits and digital literacy.

School-Based Substance Use Interventions: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis

Emily Jenkins, Mohammad Karamouzian, Pamela Sabioni, Tonje Molyneux, Trevor Goodyear, Anne Gadermann, Holly Gunn, Rodney Knight, Matthew Carwana, Danya Fast, Kate Storey

School programs to prevent drug use for children, including primary school students (ages 5–18), have small short-term effects. Teachers help most when using whole-school, multi-part approaches.

Roles and Responsibilities in Substance Use Prevention in the School Setting: Views Among Finnish School Personnel Representatives

Johanna Nordmyr, Anna K Forsman

Finnish school staff see substance use prevention as a shared role requiring school‑wide collaboration, clear structures, early health education, and strong home‑school links. Teachers help identify risks and promote health but need more clarity and support.