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Lukács, Andrea – Contemporary Educational Technology, 2021
Recent literature draws attention to the fact that problematic Internet use is a growing health issue among adolescents worldwide. This study aimed to find the potential demographic, physical and psychopathological risk factors associated with severe problematic Internet use of adolescents. A total of 1,347 adolescents (45.1% males) were recruited…
Descriptors: Internet, Computer Use, Addictive Behavior, Adolescents
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Morahan-Martin, J.; Schumacher, P. – Computers in Human Behavior, 2000
Describes a study that surveyed undergraduates who were considered at high risk for pathological Internet use. Discusses questions that assessed evidence that Internet use was causing academic, work, or interpersonal problems, distress, tolerance symptoms, and mood-alterations; addresses gender issues; and reports results from the UCLA Loneliness…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, At Risk Persons, Computer Use, Gender Issues