scholarly journals The Potential of Digital Phenotyping and Mobile Sensing for Psycho-Diagnostics of Internet Use Disorders

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Montag ◽  
Hans-Jürgen Rumpf
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Mobile Sensing ◽  
Recall Bias ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Psychological Traits ◽  
Traditional Assessment ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Digital Phenotyping ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Research Endeavor

Abstract Purpose of Review The present paper provides an accessible overview on the potential of digital phenotyping and mobile sensing not only shedding light on the nature of Internet Use Disorders (IUD), but also to provide new ideas on how to improve psycho-diagnostics of mental processes linked to IUD. Recent Findings In detail, the psycho-diagnostic areas of prevention, treatment, and aftercare in the realm of IUDs are focused upon in this work. Before each of these areas is presented in more specificity, the terms digital phenotyping and mobile sensing are introduced against the background of an interdisciplinary research endeavor called Psychoinformatics. Obstacles to overcome problems in this emerging research endeavor—sensing psychological traits/states from digital footprints—are discussed together with risks and chances, which arise from the administration of online-tracking technologies in the field of IUDs. Summary Given the limited validity and reliability of traditional assessment via questionnaires or diagnostic interviews with respect to recall bias and tendencies to answer towards social desirability, digital phenotyping and mobile sensing offer a novel approach overcoming recall bias and other limitations of usual assessment approaches. This will not only set new standards in precisely mapping behavior, but it will also offer scientists and practitioners opportunities to detect risky Internet use patterns in a timely manner and to establish tailored feedback as a means of intervention.

scholarly journals Age-Cohort Differences in Longitudinal Associations Between the Rate of Internet Use and Memory Functioning

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 410-410
Author(s):  
Vineet Raichur ◽  
Lindsay Ryan ◽  
Richard Gonzalez ◽  
Jacqui Smith
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Episodic Memory ◽  
Cognitive Complexity ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Word Recall ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Rate Of Increase ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Cross-sectional analyses of internet use patterns among older adults find that the rate of internet use is less with greater physical and memory difficulties. It is not clear, however, how age-cohorts differ in their internet use as physical and memory difficulties increase over time. In addition to factors such as increasing accessibility (cost) and social influences, the expansion and cognitive complexity of functions performed by the internet-enabled devices over time could influence internet use patterns. In this study, we investigate how the association between internet use and episodic memory difficulties over time varies between cohorts. We analyzed longitudinal data from the Health and Retirement Study (N = 15,703 in 2002; Aged 51 and older) between years 2002-2016 using mixed effects logistic regression models. Immediate and delayed word recall measures were used to assess episodic memory. Rate of internet use in the sample increased from 30% in 2002 to 53% in 2016. Rate of internet use among younger age groups was significantly higher in the baseline year. Younger age groups also showed a significantly higher rate of increase in internet use over time. In general, internet use decreased with episodic memory impairment. In addition to these effects, the effect of episodic memory on the rate of increase in internet use over time is lower in younger cohorts. These results indicate that younger cohorts of older adults are more likely to maintain internet use as they continue to age and therefore could better utilize technology for communication, social interactions and health interventions.

Citizens and Spokesmen

2001 ◽  
pp. 152-165
Author(s):  
Jennifer Petersen
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Electoral Politics ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Political Agency ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public Discussion ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Communications Technologies ◽  
Political Impact

In this chapter, I suggest that rather than focusing the discussion of the socio-political impact of new communications technologies solely within the realm of electoral politics, the scope of analysis should be broadened to take into consideration how individuals are using the Internet and how those practices relate to social and political life. I argue against the equation of technology with increases in individual political agency and suggest an approach that is based in Internet use patterns. Research that does focus on individual web use suggests patterns and strategies of use that do not fall under the purview of these discussions but are nevertheless germane to U.S. democratic politics and public discussion.

Who goes online? Evidence of internet use patterns from rural Greece

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasios Michailidis ◽  
Maria Partalidou ◽  
Stefanos A. Nastis ◽  
Aphrodite Papadaki-Klavdianou ◽  
Chrysanthi Charatsari
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Use Patterns

Internet use patterns and motivations of Koreans

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Jun Choi ◽  
Mazharul Haque
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Use Patterns

scholarly journals From Books to the Information Superhighway: Young People's Reading Habits and Internet Use in Iceland

2021 ◽  
pp. 55-68
Author(s):  
Sigrún Klara Hannesdóttir
Keyword(s):  
Computer Games ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cultural Preservation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Information Superhighway ◽  
Reading Habits ◽  
Use Patterns

In mid January 1997 a telephone survey was canied out on a random sample of 800 Icelandic children ages 10, 12,14 and 16 years of age, 100 girls and 100 boys in each age group. The response rate was 88.5%. The purpose was to examine some factors related to publications for children in the Icelandic language, including books as Christmas gifts, reading habits and Internet use. The majority of children in all age groups received books as Christmas gifts, mostly new publications. Reading is a common pastime among children, mostly among the younger groups. Girls read more than boys in all age groups. CDs are more common than bootes as presents among the 14- and 16-year-olds, but computer games are rare, particulary among girls. The Internet is used more by boys than girls in all age groups but use patterns vary as well as choice of access points. The author emphasizes the need to use the Internet systematically as a tool in cultural preservation.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Thai Student Teacher Appropriate Internet Use Behaviour

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 254
Author(s):  
Punnee Leekitchwatana ◽  
Paitoon Pimdee
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Student Teacher ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Hierarchical Linear Model ◽  
Predictor Variables ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Negative Effect

The goals of this research were to analyse and develop a Hierarchical Linear Model (HLM) of appropriate Internet use behaviour of Thai student teachers. The sample group consisted of 1,800 student teachers studying for their bachelor’s degree at 30 Thai government educational institutions. The research tool used was a questionnaire with content validity and reliability at 0.83 – 0.92. Mean (¯(x )), standard deviation (S.D.), and HLM were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that appropriate Internet use behaviour in Thai student teachers was at a high level. Additionally, the HLM for appropriate Internet use behaviour for Thai student teachers consisted of two levels of predictor variables. The first level was the student teacher level, in which six of the hypothesized nine predictor variables had statistical significance. Five had a positive effect, which included ability, affect, family situation, gender, and GPA, while one variable had a negative effect, which was income. The second level was the institutional level, which contained two predictor variables with statistical significance, friends and educational institution situation, with both having positive effects. Friends had a direct effect on behaviour at the educational institution level, while educational institution situation had an effect through ability.

scholarly journals Socio Economic Factors Affecting Home Internet Usage Patterns in Central Queensland

10.28945/2647 ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
W J. Taylor ◽  
G. X Zhu ◽  
J. Dekkers ◽  
S. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Never Married ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Usage Patterns

This paper aims to identify associations between demographic and socioeconomic factors and home Internet use patterns in the Central Queensland region, Australia. It found that people living outside of Rockhampton, male, those with higher education levels, married, those with higher income level, or fully employed tend to use Internet more for work at home; people living in Rockhampton, those within the youngest group (18-24), or with secondary education level or higher tend to use Internet more for education; people living in Rockhampton, those within the youngest group, never married, or unemployed tend to use Internet more for entertainment; males, people within the youngest group, those with lower family income, or either semi-employed or unemployed tend to use Internet more for information search; females, people with no children, or lower family income tend to use Internet more for communication through email; married people tend to use Internet for financial management; and people within 25-39 year old group, with higher education levels tend to use Internet more for on-line purchases. It is suggested that further research should be conducted to monitor the youngest age group in home Internet use for entertainment and information search.

Differential IT Access and Use Patterns in Rural and Small-Town Atlantic Canada

2011 ◽  
pp. 136-150
Author(s):  
David Bruce
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Small Town ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Atlantic Canada ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Policies And Programs

Popular press and government rhetoric suggest that there has been steady progress in the extent to which individuals, households, businesses, organizations, and communities are using the Internet as part of their daily lives (Bruce, 1998, 1997). However, there is little empirical evidence to support this claim. In this chapter I argue that there has been slow and uneven penetration of Internet use in rural and small-town communities in Atlantic Canada, despite the best efforts of policies and programs. Drawing on evidence from a recent Internet use survey, suggestions are made for improving the performance of policies and programs aimed at increasing Internet access and use. The purpose of this chapter is to provide an empirical overview of differential Internet access and use patterns, using data collected  from a  January 1998 survey (Jordan, 1998; Bruce and Gadsden, 1999) of 1501 households in 20 different Atlantic Canadian communities grouped into five distinct “community categories.” (Reimer, 1997a, 1997b) Characteristics of users for purposes of this analysis include age, gender, household income, educational attainment, and employment status. This chapter also explores the extent to which Atlantic Canadians have taken formal or informal courses or training programs related to information technology between 1993 and 1998.

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