scholarly journals The Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Associated Factors Among Iranian Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-170
Author(s):  
Saeed Yarahmadi ◽  
◽  
Fatemeh Zarei ◽  
Afsaneh Sadooghiasl ◽  
Sookyung Jeong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Prevalence Rate ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Health Educators ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Research Participants ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Study Participants

Objectives: The internet is known as an essential part of individuals’ daily life. The present descriptive research aimed to determine the prevalence rate of Internet Addiction (IA) and its related factors in Iran. Methods: In total, 1046 internet users were recruited by a convenience sampling approach. The required data were collected by an online questionnaire, including a sociodemographic data scale and the Persian version of the Internet Addiction test. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS.  Results: The current study findings indicated that the prevalence rate of IA was equal to 57.6%.The highest prevalence rate belonged to the research participants aged ≤35 years (67.5%), followed by females (61.5%), married subjects (66.7%), the holders of MSc and PhD. degrees (65.8%), and those employed in public sectors (68.5%). The highest prevalence of IA was detected among the study participants who spent one hour daily on the internet (94.7%); however, the lowest prevalence of the IA was observed among those who spent >10 hours daily on the internet (16.4%). Moreover, there was no dramatic difference between the internet access source and the IA among the research participants (P˃0.05). There was a significant relationship between all determined variables and the level of IA (P˂0.05).  Discussion: The prevalence of IA was increasing in the studied population. Health educators are recommended to emphasize improving society’s awareness of IA. They are also suggested to develop educational preventive measures on increasing media health literacy approaches.

scholarly journals The issues of Internet Addiction and its Implications on Psychosocial Aspects of Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S4) ◽  
pp. 723-726
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Psychosocial Aspects ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The People

The research study examines the issues of internet addiction and its Implications on Psychosocial aspects of Adolescents. This was carried out based on the level of Internet addiction, Media & Technology Usage and Attitude of Student’s studying at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University),Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, India. It was described in year 1996 by the psychologist Kimberly Young that Internet Addition (IA) a new form of disorder prevailing among various category of the people. The universe of the study comprises of 20 departments students studying in Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology having strength of 1442 first and second year students, whereas 144 were taken as the final respondents. The researcher has adopted descriptive research design and used simple random sampling technique in this study. The study was administrated by the tools to measure the internet addition scale developed by Young in 1996. The Demographic factors such as age, gender and grade level were also examined and data analysis includes descriptive statistic and inferential statistic. The result of the study is minatory that the degrees of excessive internet users in the midst of the adolescents are frequent users. The adolescents spend too much of time, too much of money for internet usage, they also unnecessarily access the internet without having any purpose. It reveals that very little time were spent with a purpose, it also reduces the sleeping hours, leads to absence of interpersonal communication, creates social problem, lack of direct contacts, family related problems, psychological disorders, loneliness, losing their academic performance and facing physical problems. Therefore the study reveals that internet addiction leads the adolescents in a negative phase.

Predicting Dysfunctional Internet Use

2019 ◽  
pp. 1631-1649
Author(s):  
Benjamin Stodt ◽  
Elisa Wegmann ◽  
Matthias Brand
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Reflective Skills ◽  
Internet Literacy

Internet addiction (IA) and cyberbullying (CB) represent two examples of dysfunctional Internet use (DIU) which are accompanied by negative consequences. In terms of prevention, the training of technical and reflective skills (Internet literacy) will be discussed with regard to these patterns. This study investigates the role of age, conscientiousness, and Internet literacy on IA symptoms and the participation in CB. Analyses reveal that positive attitudes towards online production and interaction and lower self-regulative skills can be associated with severe IA symptoms. Cyberbullies display less skills in reflecting on Internet content and also prove to have less self-regulative skills. Younger and less conscientious individuals are more likely to use the Internet dysfunctionally. Furthermore, significant correlations between experiences as a cyberbully and IA symptoms were found. In conclusion, the authors suggest that current media/Internet literacy curricula should be complemented by teaching reflective and regulative skills to prevent Internet users from negative consequences.

Predicting Dysfunctional Internet Use

2019 ◽  
pp. 554-572
Author(s):  
Benjamin Stodt ◽  
Elisa Wegmann ◽  
Matthias Brand
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Reflective Skills ◽  
Internet Literacy

Internet addiction (IA) and cyberbullying (CB) represent two examples of dysfunctional Internet use (DIU) which are accompanied by negative consequences. In terms of prevention, the training of technical and reflective skills (Internet literacy) will be discussed with regard to these patterns. This study investigates the role of age, conscientiousness, and Internet literacy on IA symptoms and the participation in CB. Analyses reveal that positive attitudes towards online production and interaction and lower self-regulative skills can be associated with severe IA symptoms. Cyberbullies display less skills in reflecting on Internet content and also prove to have less self-regulative skills. Younger and less conscientious individuals are more likely to use the Internet dysfunctionally. Furthermore, significant correlations between experiences as a cyberbully and IA symptoms were found. In conclusion, the authors suggest that current media/Internet literacy curricula should be complemented by teaching reflective and regulative skills to prevent Internet users from negative consequences.

scholarly journals Risk Factors of Internet Addiction among Internet Users: An Online Questionnaire Survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e0137506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Yi Wu ◽  
Ming-Been Lee ◽  
Shih-Cheng Liao ◽  
Li-Ren Chang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Internet Users

scholarly journals Internet Addiction among Undergraduate Students: Evidence from a Malaysian Public University

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosliza A.M. ◽  
Ragubathi M.N. ◽  
Mohamad Yusoff M.K.A ◽  
Shaharuddin M.S.
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Public University ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Activity ◽  
Internet Users

Introduction: Internet addiction is an increasingly worrying phenomena affecting people globally especially the youths. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of internet addiction among undergraduate students in a Malaysian public university and its associated factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 322 undergraduate students, identified through cluster sampling was conducted using a pretested, self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire includes socio-demography, use of information technology gadgets and internet usage. Internet Addiction test (IAT) was used to identify internet addiction. Data was analysed using SPSS version 22. Results: From 322 respondents, 25 (7.8%) were categorised as addictive internet users, while 182 (56.5%) were problematic internet users. The commonest online activity includes social networking (86.6%), entertainment (77.3%) and educational purposes (77.0%). From multivariate analysis, problematic and addictive internet use was significantly more common among male students (AOR=2.47, 95% CI [1.43, 4.26]), those who received study loan (AOR=1.93, 95% CI [1.10, 3.39]) and other types of funding (AOR=3.95, 95% CI [1.59, 9.80]) compared to those on scholarships, and those who spent between four to ten hours a day accessing the Internet (AOR=2.43, 95% CI [1.13, 5.23]) compared to those using the Internet for two hours or less a day. Conclusion: The prevalence of problematic and addictive internet use among respondents were higher compared to previous researches among Malaysian adolescents. It is recommended that an awareness programme on responsible use of the internet be conducted to prevent students from becoming addicted which may impact negatively on their educational performance and social life.

scholarly journals The Frequency and Related Factors of Internet Addiction in Externship and Internship Students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2018

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mina Danaei ◽  
Ali Akbar Rohani ◽  
Ali Sajadi ◽  
Mohsen Momeni
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Chi Square Test

Introduction: Internet addiction is a global phenomenon with an increasing trend in university students. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency and factors affecting internet addiction in externship and internship medical students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2018. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on externship and internship medical students of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2018 during a 6-month period using convenience sampling method. In this study, the valid and reliable self-administered questionnaire of “Kimberly-Young internet addiction questionnaire” was used to collect the research data. The attainable scores in this questionnaire range from 20 to 100, so that  higher scores show greater dependence on the Internet. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 20 using the Chi-square test. A significant level was set at lower than 0.05. Results: Among the participants, 46 participants (18.4%) were normal users, 127 (50.8%) were at risk, and 77 (30.8%) were addicted to the Internet. Among the demographic factors, a significant relationship was found between gender (p = 0.041) and educational level (p = 0.024) with Internet addiction. Conclusion: policymakers should pay particular attention to the issue of Internet addiction in medical students, since Internet addiction may cause these students to neglect their critical duties during externship and internship. In this regard, holding effective training courses can be helpful.

scholarly journals Internet addiction among vocational students in Çanakkale; Example of Biga Vocational SchoolÇanakkale’de meslek yüksekokulu öğrencileri arasında internet bağımlılığı; Biga Meslek Yüksekokulu örneği

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Ayten Dinç ◽  
Ayşin Aşkın
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Sample Selection ◽  
English Summary ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Vocational Students ◽  
Internet Users

Internet addiction is an important problem especially for the younger generation in today's technology. This study is to investigate internet addiction among vocational students in Çanakkale. Without using the sample selection, 266 students, who were at school at the time of the study and agreed to participate in the study, were included in the study. The data were collected by using the Form of Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Internet Addiction Test. 68.8% of the students connected to the internet via their mobile phones.  69.6% of them use the internet every day. They connected to the internet for averagely 8.2±7.2 hours. 54.5% of the students were normal internet users, 42.1% were risky internet users and 3.4% were internet addicted.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.Özetİnternet bağımlılığı, günümüz teknolojisinde özellikle genç nesil için önemli bir sorundur. Bu araştırmada Çanakkale'de bir meslek yüksekokulu öğrencilerinin internet bağımlılığı durumu incelenmiştir. Örneklem seçimine gidilmeden, araştırmaya katılmayı kabul eden 266 öğrenci çalışma kapsamına alınmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin toplanmasında sosyo-demografik özellikler formu ve internet bağımlılık ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin %68,8’i internete cep telefonlarından bağlanmaktadırlar. Öğrencilerin %69,6'sının interneti her gün kullandığı görülmektedir. Günde ortalama 8,2±7,2 saat internet kullanmaktadırlar. Öğrencilerin %54,5'inin normal internet kullanıcısı, %42.1'inin riskli internet kullanıcısı, %3.4 ünün ise bağımlı internet kullanıcısı olduğu saptanmıştır. 

scholarly journals Internet addiction and addiction to computer games in the work of Russian psychologists

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-54
Author(s):  
N.V. Kochetkov
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Problem Area ◽  
Value Orientations ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Users

Objectives. This literary review is devoted to domestic research in the field of psychology of Internet addiction and addiction to computer games. Background. The popularity of topics related to Internet technologies is explained by their novelty, great dynamism and poorly studied, which causes social anxiety, catalyzing the activity of scientists in this area. In addition, one can note the high rate of spread of cyberdictions, due to which some authors are in a hurry to call them a threat to society. The structure of the study. The article provides data on the criteria, diagnostic techniques, causes, programs for the prevention and rehabilitation of Internet addiction and computer games, gives psychological characteristics of addicts, and traces the current trends in research into this problem area. Conclusions. According to the results of domestic empirical studies, Internet users, Internet addicts and gamers have negative psychological characteristics. The Internet has a destructive influence on the person, which is manifested in the simplification of speech, isolationism, and Internet users have difficulties in communication, a tendency to negativity, inadequate self-esteem, etc. Internet addicts will be characterized by deviations in the intellectual, motivational spheres, interpersonal relationships, coping strategies, value orientations, and planning. Users who are addicted to computer games will be distinguished by inconsistency with social norms, an overestimation of their capabilities, an unformed form of self, and unmotivated actions. Currently, the grounds for highlighting the criteria for cyberdictions are being rethought, more and more publications are turning to the positive impact of the Internet and computer games, noting their resource potential.

Perceived Utility of the Internet-Based Safety Plan in a Sample of Internet Users Screening Positive for Suicidality

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle A. Spangler ◽  
Ricardo F. Muñoz ◽  
Joyce Chu ◽  
Yan Leykin
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
Perceived Utility ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Safety Plan ◽  
Suicide Screening ◽  
Participant Characteristics ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract. Background: The Internet may offer resources for individuals who struggle with suicidality but have no access to other resources or fail to use them. Aims: To develop an automated, self-guided Internet-based safety plan (IBSP), and to evaluate its use and perceived utility among individuals who report suicidality online. Method: Participants ( N = 150) were recruited from a depression/suicide screening website. Participants developed personalized safety plans and reported their perceived utility. Results: Participants reported moderate utility of the IBSP. Participants' demographic and clinical characteristics were not related to any metrics reflecting the perceived utility of the IBSP, suggesting that the ISBP does not appeal more or less to any particular group. Similarly, participant characteristics were largely unrelated to IBSP completion rates. The sole exception was gender, with males completing fewer steps ( p < .001). Interestingly, participants were more likely to believe that IBSP could be helpful for others than for themselves ( p < .001). Limitations: Quality and use of IBSPs were not assessed; poststudy assessments were limited to those completing the study; participants uninterested in reducing suicidality are not represented. Conclusion: The IBSP may eventually be an acceptable tool for Internet users at risk for suicide.

scholarly journals Komunikasi Interpersonal Siswa Pengguna Internet dan Implikasinya terhadap Layanan Bimbingan dan Konseling

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Winda Marnita ◽  
Riska Ahmad ◽  
Azrul Said
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Counselling Services ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Question Form

Interpersonal communication through the internet is now becoming a trend among the public, especially students. Online communication is of  interest by students because it is cheap, easy and fast. The Internet as a communication medium between the interpersonal students with parents, teachers and fellow internet users. The use of the internet as a medium of interpersonal communication understood the students well. Aspects that should be understood in communicating interpersonal are students use of the internet, the purpose of the use of the internet, openness, attention, empathy, equality. This research is descriptive research, the population in this study are students of SMP Negeri Padang 25 that become the subject of research is as much as 69 students, data collected by using question form. This study reveals students' interpersonal communication through the internet and the implications for guidance and counselling services. Because most of students have yet to understand and implement the aspects of the accommodation.

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