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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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ISSN: 2222-6990

Gadget Addiction Factors in Malaysia: A Literature Review

Abdullah Abdol Razak, Wan Mohd Khairul Firdaus Wan Khairuldin, Hannan Fatini Md. Reshad, Mohamad Zaidin bin Mat@Mohamad, Wan Nur Izzati Wan Nor Anas

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i2/8650

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Gadget addiction is a phenomenon that has a negative impact nowadays. While gadgets have their own benefits in helping consumers in a variety of daily lives, overuse can lead to side problems. In Malaysia, the use of gadgets in daily life is very high. There are various factors that lead to gadget addiction in Malaysia. This study aims to examine the factor of gadget addiction that occurs in Malaysia. There are several factors that contribute to gadget addiction. Among those factors is excessive use to exceed the proper time. In addition, no supervision from parents also contributes to the addiction of this gadget. Furthemore, gadget addiction in Malaysia not only involves phones and tablets, but also includes various forms of gadgets.