Internet addiction among nursing students: application of latent profile analysis and network analysis (opens in new tab)

BackgroundInternet addiction is widely reported and heterogeneous among nursing students. However, variable-centered approaches may not fully capture profile differences and core symptom patterns, potentially limiting precise interventions. Therefore, identifying distinct profiles and key symptoms is important for informing effective prevention.ObjectiveThis study aims to identify distinct internet addiction profiles among nursing students, explore the characteristics and core symptoms of the...