Mapping the Research Landscape of Internet Addiction: A Scientometric analysis of Scopus Publications (2021–2025)

This study examines the research landscape of Internet Addiction through a scientometric analysis of Scopus–indexed publications from 2021 to 2025. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database using a structured search strategy focused on Internet Addiction research. A total of 3,285 documents published across 1,751 sources were analysed using Biblimetricx in R Studio for performance analysis, collaboration mapping and thematic visualisation. The findings revealed a significant annual growth rate 27.31%, indicating a rapidly increasing scholarly interest in the field. Journal articles continued the dominant document type, while collaborative research patterns were highly prominent with an average of 6.88 co-authors per document and 30.81% international collaboration. India emerged as the leading contributor in terms of publications, and the All-India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) was identified as the most prolific source, and several highly productive researchers demonstrated notable scholarly impact. At the same time, Bradford’s Law confirmed the existence of a core group of influential journals. This study highlights the rapid expansion and multidisciplinary nature of Internet Addiction research and provides valuable insights into publication trends, influential contributors, and emerging research directions