Adolescents’ Internet addiction: Does it all begin with their environment?

Chemnad, Khansa; Aziz, Maryam; Abdelmoneium, Azza O.; Al-Harahsheh, Sanaa; Baghdady, Ahmed; Al Motawaa, Fatima Y.; Alsayed Hassan, Diana; Ali, Raian

doi:10.1186/s13034-023-00626-7

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“…The study reveals that the students' levels of internet addiction are low while their individual health perceptions are at a medium level. This finding is consistent with the literature (Chemnad et al, 2023) and suggests that internet addiction is a relatively rare problem among university students.…”

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The Impact of University Students' Individual Health Perceptions on Internet Addiction Levels

Filiz,

Karagöz

2024

Dicle Üniversitesi İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi

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The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of university students' individual health perceptions on the level of internet addiction. Additionally, the study aims to reveal differences in internet addiction and individual health perceptions among students based on various demographic variables. A total of 286 students from Düzce University participated in the study. The data collection tools used were the Internet Addiction Scale and Individual Health Perception Scales. It was found that the students' levels of internet addiction were low, while their individual health perceptions were at a moderate level. The average internet addiction scores were relatively higher for male students, those enrolled in formal education, and those with a moderate income level compared to other groups. It was observed that the level of health perception did not vary according to students' income status, gender, type of settlement, and type of education. A weak relationship was identified between university students' health perceptions and internet addiction. These findings contribute significantly to understanding the relationship between internet addiction and health perceptions among university students. However, it should be noted that further research is needed to better comprehend the complexity of this relationship. This study may serve as a foundation for future research aiming to develop effective intervention strategies against internet addiction.

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confidence: 93%

The Impact of University Students' Individual Health Perceptions on Internet Addiction Levels

Filiz,

Karagöz

2024

Dicle Üniversitesi İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dergisi

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“…Therefore, the spouse’s internet usage issues can explain the relevant problems among older adults. This study also found that problematic family relationships could be a risk factor for IA among older adults, which is consistent with most other studies [ 47 – 50 ]. Additionally, this study revealed a new finding that goes beyond traditional research results, suggesting that having a WiFi-covered home environment may increase the risk of IA among older adults.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…This finding suggested that the IA behavior of older adults is influenced by their spouse’s internet usage. Similarly, recent research has found that parental IA is a significant predictor of adolescent IA [ 46 , 47 ]. Similar to the role parents play in the lives of adolescents, spouses also play a crucial role in the lives of older adults.…”

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confidence: 94%

Risks and protection: a qualitative study on the factors for internet addiction among elderly residents in Southwest China communities

Wang,

Liu,

Chen

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background In the global trend of actively promoting the participation of older adults in the digital age, the relevant negative issues featuring potential Internet Addiction (IA) among them has risen to be a new challenge facing the global public health. However, there is a severe lack of related research. This study aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon and process of IA among the elderly. The purpose of this paper is to introduce factors that may influence IA in the demographic. Methods This study employed qualitative descriptive research methods to investigate older adults’ perceptions and experiences of IA. Semi-structured in-depth personal interviews were conducted between March and June 2023 with 36 senior citizens from urban communities in Chongqing, Southwest China. Data were analyzed via inductive content analysis methods. Results Through data analysis, 2 main categories concerning IA in older adults were identified: risk factors and protective factors. The risk factor categories include 5 individual factors (e.g., Internet as the major avenue for pursuing personal hobbies and interests, etc.), 3 family factors (e.g., household WIFI increasing the risk of prolonged Internet use indoors, etc.), 2 peer factors (e.g., peer recommendation and guidance as catalysts for intensified Internet engagement, etc.), 2 socio-environmental factors (e.g., the widespread daily Internet use spurs offline intolerance, etc.), and 3 Internet platform factors (e.g., the plenitude of online content triggers endless viewing/browsing behaviors, etc.). The category of protective factors encompasses 2 individual factors (e.g., a higher level of perceived risk regarding internet health hazards, etc.) and 2 family factors (e.g., more family commitment, etc.). Conclusions Older adults’ Internet addictive behaviors are shaped by multiple and complex internal and external factors. A higher level of online health risk perception is a key protective factor to effectively avoid the occurrence and deterioration of IA among the aged, a distinct finding from this study. It is believed that the “individual-family-peer-community” synergy strategy is expected to become an essential direction for IA intervention for older adults, in order to promote healthy Internet use among older adults.

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“…A recent study from Vietnam reported that youth who use internet for socialization and playing games are more susceptible to internet addiction, possibly due to the increased familiarity and entertainment provided through internet use [ 32 ]. Another recent study from Qatar found that family and school environment are associated with internet addiction among adolescents [ 33 ]. These factors are, however, not addressed in our study.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Internet addiction among school adolescents in Jeddah-Saudi Arabia

Ismail,

Alamri,

Hassan

et al. 2024

J. Egypt. Public. Health. Assoc.

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Background Internet addiction is increasing among adolescents worldwide. There is a lack of research assessing internet addiction and factors contributing to it among adolescents in Jeddah city. The current study aimed to assess the rate of internet addiction among adolescents in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the potential factors associated with it. Methods A cross-sectional online survey, hosted by SurveyMonkey, was used to capture data on internet use from 462 adolescents aged 12–18 years between March and May 2022. Young’s Internet Addiction Scale was used to assess the degree of internet addiction as perceived by adolescents. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify possible predictors of internet addiction among adolescents in Jeddah. Results The mean age of the participants was 15.5 ± 1.9 years. The majority were females (75%) from public schools (63%), spent an average of six hours on the internet daily, owned smartphones (98%), accessed the internet via a smartphone (94%), and used the internet for socializing (82%). Internet addiction mean score was 39.20 ± 15.20 out of 100. More than two-thirds of the participants had mild to moderate levels of internet addiction (68%). Significant predictors contributing to internet addiction were using the internet for socialization and playing online games. The more hours spent on the internet daily, the more the internet addiction was (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusions The internet addiction rate is high among school adolescents in Jeddah. The majority of high school adolescents had mild to moderate levels of internet addiction. Interventional multidisciplinary programs are needed to mitigate the factors that influence internet addiction.

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Adolescents’ Internet addiction: Does it all begin with their environment?

Cited by 30 publications

References 62 publications

The Impact of University Students' Individual Health Perceptions on Internet Addiction Levels

The Impact of University Students' Individual Health Perceptions on Internet Addiction Levels

Risks and protection: a qualitative study on the factors for internet addiction among elderly residents in Southwest China communities

Internet addiction among school adolescents in Jeddah-Saudi Arabia

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