Gender prevalence and pattern structure of various online behaviors among adolescents in Abakan

2021 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 101-109
Author(s):  
L. S. Evert ◽  
S. Yu. Tereshchenko ◽  
Yu. R. Kostyuchenko ◽  
N. B. Semenova
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Medical Problem ◽  
Online Behavior ◽  
High Association ◽  
Pattern Structure ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
Pathological Internet Use ◽  
The Given ◽  
The City

Summary. The increased maladaptive Internet use and associated psychosomatic disorders in modern adolescents is an urgent medical problem. The aim of the study was to research the gender prevalence and pattern structure of various types of online behavior in adolescents from Abakan (Khakassia). Material and methods. A one-time screening examination of random samples of students from 4 schools in the city of Abakan was carried out from April to May 2019. It was examined 1360 adolescents (49.5% of boys and 50.5% of girls) aged 12-18 years (mean age 14.7 ± 1.3). Online behavior was assessed using the Chen Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS) based on the total CIAS score. There were 2 groups (boys and girls) for the indicators to be analyzed, with the data processed using the “Statistica 12” program. Results. Adaptive Internet use (AIU) is typical for 56.5% of Abakan adolescents, Non-adaptive maladaptive (NIU) — for 37.6% and Internet-dependent, pathological Internet use (PIU) — for 5.9%. The incidence and pattern structure of various types of online behavior are associated with gender. The prevalence of maladaptive types of online behavior is higher among girls: non-adaptive (42.4% versus 32.8% in boys) and pathological (8.0% versus 3.7%). There are significant gender differences in the Com, Wit, Tol scales, key symptoms of Internet addiction (KSIA), Problems Associated with Internet Addiction (PAIA) and the total CIAS score of the Chen scale. Girls have higher average scores for all subscales of the Chen questionnaire, i.e. both key symptoms of Internet addiction, and the total CIAS score. Conclusion. The prevalence of maladaptive types of online behavior among adolescents in Abakan and also a high association with gender confirm the relevance of the problem and indicate the further research in the given area is needed.

Unravelling the Web

2011 ◽  
pp. 2433-2453
Author(s):  
Laura Widyanto ◽  
Mark Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Internet Addiction Disorder ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Pathological Internet Use ◽  
Excessive Internet Use ◽  
The Web

It has been alleged by some academics that excessive Internet use can be pathological and addictive. This chapter reviews what is known from the empirical literature on “Internet addiction” and its derivatives (e.g., Internet Addiction Disorder, Pathological Internet Use etc.) and assesses to what extent it exists. The chapter briefly overviews (i) the history and concept of Internet addiction, (ii) research on (adolescent and adult) Internet addiction, (iii) the attraction of the online world to adolescents, (iv) Internet users in their own words, an (v) an examination of online versus offline identity. The chapter has demonstrated that research into adolescent Internet addiction is a relatively little studied phenomenon although most effects found among adult users are thought to occur among adolescents too. In conclusion it would appear that if Internet addiction does indeed exist, it affects only a relatively small percentage of the online population and there is very little evidence that it is problematic among adolescents.

Explicit self-esteem, loneliness, and pathological Internet use among Chinese adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 965-972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weinan Zeng ◽  
Kaiyin Ye ◽  
Ying Hu ◽  
Ze-Wei Ma
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Pathological Internet Use ◽  
The Relationship

We explored the mediating role of loneliness in the relationship between explicit self-esteem and pathological Internet use in a sample of 624 Chinese adolescents. The participants were administered a series of measures, including the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale (Version 3), and Young Internet Addiction Test. The results suggested that greater pathological Internet use was associated with lower explicit self-esteem and greater loneliness, but loneliness was positively correlated with pathological Internet use. The mediation analysis indicated that loneliness completely mediated the association between explicit self-esteem and pathological Internet use among adolescents, implying that lower explicit self-esteem was correlated with greater loneliness, which was then associated with greater pathological Internet use. Accordingly, enhancing adolescents' self-esteem and decreasing their feelings of loneliness may function as a preventive measure to help teenagers relieve their levels of pathological Internet use.

scholarly journals Prevalence of internet addiction and its association with socio-demographic factors among MBBS students at medical college, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1980 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vimal Arya ◽  
Harpreet Singh ◽  
Anil Kumar Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Physical Problems ◽  
Pathological Internet Use ◽  
Socio Demographic Factors ◽  
Study Participants

Background: Internet addiction is known by many other terms such as pathological internet use or problematic internet use. It is an issue of growing concern specially in the youth of our country. Besides causing physical problems like headache, backache, neck pain, vision problems and insomnia, it can also cause problems in an individual’s social relationships and personal life.Objectives: 1. To assess the prevalence of internet addiction and 2. To find the association of socio-demographic factors with internet addiction.Methods: Young’s Internet Addiction Test was used to measure the prevalence of internet addiction among 402 study participants. Their socio-demographic profile was also obtained via a different questionnaire after obtaining the consent from the students themselves. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.Results: Out of total 402 participants 235 (58.45%) were males and 167 (41.55%) were females. Score of 80 and above (out of 100) was obtained in 13 (3.23%) students and the score between 50 to 79 was observed in 25 (6.21%) students. It was significantly higher in male students.Conclusion: With changing lifestyles, youths are becoming more inclined towards internet which when taken to the level of addiction can cause various health and social issues. It is relatively a newer kind of addiction that is developing in the youth of today. De-addiction centers are being established in many cities in our country to face this problem.Keywords: Internet Addiction, Young’s Internet Addiction Test, MBBS Students

Unravelling the Web

2010 ◽  
pp. 29-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Widyanto ◽  
Mark Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Internet Addiction Disorder ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
Pathological Internet Use ◽  
Excessive Internet Use ◽  
The Web

It has been alleged by some academics that excessive Internet use can be pathological and addictive. This chapter reviews what is known from the empirical literature on “Internet addiction” and its derivatives (e.g., Internet Addiction Disorder, Pathological Internet Use etc.) and assesses to what extent it exists. The chapter briefly overviews (i) the history and concept of Internet addiction, (ii) research on (adolescent and adult) Internet addiction, (iii) the attraction of the online world to adolescents, (iv) Internet users in their own words, an (v) an examination of online versus offline identity. The chapter has demonstrated that research into adolescent Internet addiction is a relatively little studied phenomenon although most effects found among adult users are thought to occur among adolescents too. In conclusion it would appear that if Internet addiction does indeed exist, it affects only a relatively small percentage of the online population and there is very little evidence that it is problematic among adolescents.

Management of internet addiction with comorbid psychiatric conditioninromanian childrens

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 272-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.E. Chele ◽  
C. Jijie ◽  
R. Chirita ◽  
C. Stefanescu
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Psychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Clinical Analysis ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
School Students ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Pathological Internet Use

This article discusses how a treatment protocol should emphasis the primary psychiatric condition if related to a subsequent impulse control problem such as pathological Internet use.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to investigate issues related to clinical analysis of patients with IAD (internet addiction disorder), we focusing on clinical, demographic features, and comorbidities.MethodThe survey included a representative sample of 543 school students of ages 11 to 18. All of the students answered to a questionnaire comprising 36 questions related to computer activities. Ten girls and 22 boys constituted the sample of Internet addicts. All participants were diagnosed based on psychiatric diagnostic interview and psychiatric scales.ResultsClinical diagnoses included depression 25%, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder 18,75%, social fobia 15,62%, generalized anxiety disorder 12,5%, obsessive compulsive disorder 6,25%, comportamental disorder 15,62%, 6,25% met criteria for eating disorder. Severity measures of IAD were associated with higher perception of family disability (P ≤ .001)ConclusionWith these results, it seems reasonable to suggest that effective evaluation of, and treatment for comorbidities disorders is required for students with Internet addiction. Effective management of psychiatric symptoms may indirectly correct pathological Internet use.

scholarly journals Dependência de Internet e de jogos eletrônicos: uma revisão

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiano Nabuco de Abreu ◽  
Rafael Gomes Karam ◽  
Dora Sampaio Góes ◽  
Daniel Tornaim Spritzer
Keyword(s):  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
Internet Abuse ◽  
Pathological Internet Use ◽  
Para Determinar ◽  
Electronic Games

OBJETIVO: Com a inclusão das novas tecnologias contemporâneas, a Internet e os jogos eletrônicos tornaram-se ferramentas de uso amplo e irrestrito, transformando-se em um dos maiores fenômenos mundiais da última década. Diversas pesquisas atestam os benefícios desses recursos, mas seu uso sadio e adaptativo progressivamente deu lugar ao abuso e à falta de controle ao criar severos impactos na vida cotidiana de milhões de usuários. O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar de forma sistemática os artigos que examinam a dependência de Internet e jogos eletrônicos na população geral. Almejamos, portanto, avaliar a evolução destes conceitos no decorrer da última década, assim como contribuir para a melhor compreensão do quadro e suas comorbidades. MÉTODO: Foi feita uma revisão sistemática da literatura através do MedLine, Lilacs, SciELO e Cochrane usando-se como parâmetro os termos: "Internet addiction", pathological "Internet use", "problematic Internet use", "Internet abuse", "videogame", "computer games" e "electronic games". A busca eletrônica foi feita até dezembro de 2007. DISCUSSÃO: Estudos realizados em diferentes países apontam para prevalências ainda muito diversas, o que provavelmente se deve à falta de consenso e ao uso de diferentes denominações, dando margem à adoção de distintos critérios diagnósticos. Muitos pacientes que relatam o uso abusivo e dependência passam a apresentar prejuízos significativos na vida profissional, acadêmica (escolar), social e familiar. CONCLUSÕES: São necessárias novas investigações para determinar se esse uso abusivo de Internet e de jogos eletrônicos pode ser compreendido como uma das mais novas classificações psiquiátricas do século XXI ou apenas substratos de outros transtornos.

scholarly journals Empathy and imagination: Nurturing children’s and adolescent’s spiritual well-being in the digital environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anastasia Apostolides
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Internet Addiction Disorder ◽  
Pathological Internet Use ◽  
Spiritual Well Being

Recently, there has been a flurry of publications on children and adolescents turning into “digital junkies”, those addicted are said to be using “electronic cocaine”, or being diagnosed with Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) or Pathological Internet Use. This article discusses the emerging disorders in children and adolescents who spend too many hours online and how it may affect their spiritual well-being. This article makes a contribution by making a start on specifically looking at how the spiritual well-being of children and adolescents may be affected by too much screen time. Apart from the clinical side effects described by the recent research, it is imperative that the spiritual lives of “digital junkies” be carefully examined.

scholarly journals Pathological internet use in adolescents

Konselor ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hüseyi̇n Dağ ◽  
Murat Coşkun
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Pathological Internet Use ◽  
Cognitive Therapies

Internet addiction, which is one of the handicaps seen as a result of modern lifestyle and technological development, can be defined as the inability to prevent the desire to use the internet excessively and the need for more and more time spent on the internet. Rather than banning the internet entirely, controlling its use is a more appropriate option. As in all addictions, when the problem cannot be solved, it is important to benefit from medical and cognitive therapies and, when appropriate, child and adolescent mental health counseling.

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