Bibliometric Analysis of Social Media Addiction

Social media platforms have radically changed how people communicate and share information in today's society. However, there are worries about the possible emergence of social media addiction due to how widely and extensively these platforms are used. This study examines the scholarly environment surrounding the topic of social media addiction by providing a thorough bibliometric analysis from 2018 to 2023. We located 252 research articles, conference papers, and reviews on social media addiction using systematic searches of the Scopus databases.
The methodology considers a wide variety of factors, such as trends in publication, the geographic distribution of research, prolific writers, and most often referenced publications. The study also examines the subject substance of the identified literature, illuminating recurring research themes and new areas of interest.