Sex Addiction on the Internet

Janus Head ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 188-217
Author(s):  
Mark Griffiths ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Sexual Addiction ◽  
Sex Addiction ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Sex ◽  
Technological Addictions

The Internet appears to have become an ever-increasing part in many areas of people’s day-to-day lives. One area that deserves further examination surrounds sex addiction and its relationship with excessive Internet usage. It has been alleged by some academics that social pathologies are beginning to surface in cyberspace and have been referred to as “technological addictions.” This article examines the concept of “Internet addiction” in relation to excessive sexual behavior. It contains discussions of the concept of sexual addiction and whether the whole concept is viable. This is done through the evaluation of the small amount of empirical data available. It is concluded that Internet sex is a new medium of expression that may increase participation because of the perceived anonymity and disinhibition factors. It is also argued that although the amount of empirical data is small, Internet sex addiction exists and that there are many opportunities for future research. These are explicitly outlined.

scholarly journals Sexual addiction, compulsivity, and impulsivity among a predominantly female sample of adults who use the internet for sex

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gal Levi ◽  
Chen Cohen ◽  
Sigal Kaliche ◽  
Sagit Sharaabi ◽  
Koby Cohen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Sexual Addiction ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Sex Addiction ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Sexual Activities

Abstract Background and aims Compulsive sexual behavior is characterized by extensive sexual behavior and unsuccessful efforts to control excessive sexual behavior. The aim of the studies was to investigate compulsivity, anxiety and depression and impulsivity and problematic online sexual activities among adult males and females who use the Internet for finding sexual partners and using online pornography. Methods Study 1- 177 participants including 143 women M = 32.79 years (SD = 9.52), and 32 men M = 30.18 years (SD = 10.79). The Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST), the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), Spielberger Trait-State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-T STAI-S) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Study 2- 139 participants including 98 women M = 24 years (SD = 5) and 41 men M = 25 years (SD = 4). The impulsivity questionnaire (BIS/BAS), Problematic online sexual activities (s-IAT-sex) and Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST). Results Study 1- Multiple regression analysis has indicated that a model which included BDI, Y-BOCS, and STAI scores contributed to the variance of sexual addiction rates, and explained 33.3% of the variance. Study 2- Multiple regression analysis indicated that BIS/BAS and s-IAT scores contributed to the variance of sexual addiction rates, and explained 33% of the variance. Discussion and conclusions Obsessive-compulsive symptoms contributed to sexual addiction among individuals who use the Internet for finding sexual partners. Impulsivity and problematic online sexual activity contributed to ratings of sex addiction. These studies support the argument that sex addiction lies on the impulsive-compulsive scale and could be classified as a behavioral addiction.

scholarly journals Internet Usage and Its Addiction Level among Students in a Selected College in Ras Al Khaimah Emirate: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Rabab Gad Abd El-Kader ◽  
Victoria Funmilayo Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Education Performance

Background and aim: The internet is a worldwide area network that connects computer system throughout the world providing a variety of information and communication. Internet addiction is defined as any online-related, compulsive behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones, and one's work environment. Aim: This study assessed the internet usage and its addiction level among university students in a selected university in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirate. University students are highly predisposed to internet addiction which can affect their personal, family, educational, interactive and societal life. Study design: A cross-sectional design .The sample of the study consisted of 110 nursing students who were selected using convenient sample. Internet addiction test, internet usage questionnaire and student attitude scale were used as data collection instruments.Results: The findings showed that more than half (50.9%) of students were aged 21-<25 years, with more than two- fifth (45.5% of them being average online internet user. Less than two-third (62.7%) of students had favorable attitude towards internet usage. There is a positive correlation between internet addiction score and age of the study group with no statistically significant differenceConclusions: the study concluded that nursing students are average internet users, they have favorable attitude to internet use, with positive correlation between internet addiction score and age, though experiencing occasional problems. The use of social networking sites, especially by the young people, should be done sparingly so as not to provoke extreme behaviors and negative impact to their education performance and social life that can lead to destruction of the life of youths globally as revealed in this study Internet addiction is a serious problem among university students generally which indicates the need for more public attention and resources to develop effective prevention/intervention strategies.

A Study on the Internet Usage Pattern of Youths in Sikkim

2022 ◽  
pp. 109-121
Author(s):  
Saibal Kumar Saha ◽  
Sangita Saha
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Usage Pattern ◽  
The World ◽  
Youth Population ◽  
Video Calling

Internet is being used by people all over the world. It has become a part of their day-to-day activity. The smartness brought by internet and its related devices have made life of people easy. Sharing knowledge, researching, and reaching out to people are now within the reach of fingertips. This study aims to find the internet usage pattern of youth in Sikkim, India. Fourteen internet activities have been identified and through a survey. The usage of these activities was analysed for the youth population in Sikkim, India. It has been found that, more or less, all the activities are used by the youth population of Sikkim. The most popular activity is use of emails and social networking sites while blogging and video calling is not too popular. In addition, it has been found that 67% of the users use internet for more than 3 hours per day. Hence, there also is a serious risk of “internet addiction.”

The Predictive Relationship Between Emotion Management Skills and Internet Addiction

2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (10) ◽  
pp. 1425-1430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesile Oktan
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Emotion Management ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Predictive Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

The relationship between emotion management skills and the use of the Internet was examined in this study to determine whether or not the emotion management skills of university students are a predictor of Internet addiction. The study was conducted in the 2008/2009 academic year with 345 students from different departments of a university in Turkey. Data were collected using the Emotion Management Skills Inventory (Çeçen, 2006) and the Problematic Internet Usage Scale (Ceyhan, Ceyhan, & Gürcan, 2007). Results of regression analysis showed that the total measure of emotion management skills predicted the levels of Internet addiction.

scholarly journals A study on internet addiction among medical students in a tertiary care hospital in Bangalore, India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Lavadi ◽  
Mangala Subramanian ◽  
Meghana Panchaseelan ◽  
Lakshmi Chintala ◽  
Lalasa Reddy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Change Communication

Background: Internet usage is prevalent among medical students as they utilize it for both study purposes as well as for entertainment. Widespread usage of the internet may lead to its addiction. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of internet addiction and identify its contributing factors among medical students.Methods: 239 second and third year medical students completed the internet addiction test as well as the supplementary questionnaire at Vydehi institute of medical sciences and research center. The assessment of addiction was performed using Dr. Kimberley Young's internet addiction test.Results: It was found that 120 (50.2%) students were mildly addicted and 39 (16.3%) students were moderately addicted and 1 (0.42%) student was severely addicted.Conclusions: 66.9% of medical students had various levels of internet addiction from mild to severe. Therefore, behavior change communication is required to overcome addiction in these students. 

Personality, Internet Addiction, and Other Technological Addictions

2019 ◽  
pp. 46-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaheer Hussain ◽  
Halley M. Pontes
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Personality Types ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Significant Shift ◽  
Drug Usage ◽  
Technological Addictions

There has been a significant shift from the view that addictions are disorders involving compulsive drug usage to a view that non-substance related behaviors may now be considered addictions. There is evidence to suggest that people are showing signs of addiction to non-substance-related behaviors. Research into technological addictions, such as internet addiction, smartphone addiction and social networking addiction has exponentially increased over the last decade. Understanding how technological addictions relate to personality and key individual differences is important. This chapter provides renewed empirical and conceptual insights into technological addictions and how they may be related to different personality types and key individual differences. The complex nature of personality and technological addictions is discussed together with areas for future research.

Personality, Internet Addiction, and Other Technological Addictions

2019 ◽  
pp. 236-262
Author(s):  
Zaheer Hussain ◽  
Halley M. Pontes
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Personality Types ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Technological Addictions

Research into technological addictions, such as Internet addiction, smartphone addiction and social networking addiction has greatly increased. It is important to understand how technological addictions may be related to different personality types and key individual differences associated to personality. This chapter provides empirical and conceptual insights into how technological addictions may be related to different personality types and key individual differences associated to personality. This chapter focuses on a number of technological addictions and illustrates how research and theory in this area has developed in relation to commonly researched personality traits (e.g., extraversion, introversion, neuroticism, conscientiousness, openness to experience, and narcissism) and key individual differences related to personality (e.g., personality disorders). The complex nature of personality and technological addictions is discussed together with areas for future research.

scholarly journals Internet Addiction and Its Relationship with Family Functioning in High School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-52
Author(s):  
Zahra Harsej ◽  
◽  
Nasrin Mokhtari Lakeh ◽  
Farzaneh Sheikholeslami ◽  
Ehsan KazemnezhadLeili ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Family Functioning ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Statistical Relationship ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Family-related factors play an important role in adolescent’s addiction to the Internet. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between Internet addiction and family functioning in high school students. Materials and Methods: This is an analytical study with a cross-sectional design conducted on 796 high school students in Rasht city, Iran who were selected using multi-stage cluster random sampling method. Data collection tools were a demographic form, the Young’s Internet Addiction Test, and the Family Assessment Device. Chi-Square test and rank-ordered logistic regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results:The response rate of of students was 86.81%; 85.7% had at least two family members who were using the Internet; 71.2% of students had no addiction, 27.5% were exposed to Internet addiction and 1.3% had Internet addiction. The majority (65.0%) of studnets had unhealthy family functioning. The relationship between Internet addiction and family functioning was statistically significant (P=0,001). There was a significant statistical relationship between Internet addiction and family income (P= 0.003), fatherchr('39')s job (P=0.001), and duartion of internet usage per day (P=0.001). Logistic regression model showed that the family functioning score (OR=1.02, 95% CI;1.01-1.04, P=0.001), duration of Internet usage per day (OR=1.02, 95% CI;1.11-1.20, P=0.0001), and gender (male) (OR=1.02, 95% CI;1.26-2.58, P=0.001) significantly affected Internet addiction. Conclusion:Due to the direct statistical relationship between Internet addiction and family functioning, it is necessary to pay serious attention to the phenomenon of Internet addiction and make appropriate plans for adolescents and their families to use the Internet properly.

Internet Addiction

2012 ◽  
pp. 754-767 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Vondrackova ◽  
David Smahel
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
The Core ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Core Components ◽  
Scientific Fields

Internet addiction can be defined as overuse of the Internet leading to impairment of an individual’s psychological state; this includes both mental and emotional states, as well as scholastic, occupational, and social interactions. Internet addiction was first mentioned in a clinical context by Kimberly Young in 1996, since then it has received attention from experts in various scientific fields. Perhaps due to its short history, the concept of Internet addiction has not been fully developed and there are still many unanswered questions, particularly regarding the terminology, definition, and its clinical relevance. Realized studies on Internet addiction have focused on (a) prevalence estimates, (b) negative correlates, (c) defining the core components and designing measurement scales and/or diagnostic criteria, and (d) treatment approaches. Future research should focus on clarifying the concept of Internet addiction and related terminology, and creating a standardized instrument for measuring Internet addiction.

Personality, Internet Addiction, and Other Technological Addictions

2018 ◽  
pp. 45-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaheer Hussain ◽  
Halley M. Pontes
Keyword(s):  
Individual Differences ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Personality Types ◽  
Openness To Experience ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Technological Addictions

Research into technological addictions, such as Internet addiction, smartphone addiction and social networking addiction has greatly increased. It is important to understand how technological addictions may be related to different personality types and key individual differences associated to personality. This chapter provides empirical and conceptual insights into how technological addictions may be related to different personality types and key individual differences associated to personality. This chapter focuses on a number of technological addictions and illustrates how research and theory in this area has developed in relation to commonly researched personality traits (e.g., extraversion, introversion, neuroticism, conscientiousness, openness to experience, and narcissism) and key individual differences related to personality (e.g., personality disorders). The complex nature of personality and technological addictions is discussed together with areas for future research.

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