The aim of this study was to assess the conceptual and operational descriptions of negative social networking site (SNS) use in adolescents. A search was conducted among four databases, following the guidelines set forth in the PRISMA-ScR. The search resulted in 1503 articles, of which 112 met the inclusion criteria. The results showed that the negative use of SNS has been conceptualised from two approaches: (1) the component model of addiction and (2) a cognitive-behavioural problematic use paradigm. Thirty-seven instruments assessing this problem were found, with the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale and its adaptations being the most widely used ones. These instruments dimensions were vaguely defined and often overlapped with one another. In conclusion, no standardised theoretical framework exists to assess negative SNS use in adolescents. This lack of a theoretical definition makes it difficult to compare results among studies and determine the true extent of the problem.

本研究的目的是评估青少年使用负面社交网站 (SNS) 的概念和操作描述。根据 PRISMA-ScR 中规定的指南，在四个数据库中进行了检索。检索结果为 1503 篇文章，其中 112 篇符合纳入标准。结果表明，SNS 的负面使用可以通过两种方法来概念化：（1）成瘾的组成模型和（2）认知行为问题使用范式。我们发现了 37 种评估此问题的工具，其中卑尔根 Facebook 成瘾量表及其改编版本是使用最广泛的工具。这些仪器的尺寸定义模糊，并且经常相互重叠。总之，不存在标准化的理论框架来评估青少年负面 SNS 使用情况。由于缺乏理论定义，因此很难比较研究结果并确定问题的真实程度。