An exploratory study of pre-service teachers’ features related to their online behaviors and Problematic Internet Use in the United States

Internet use among university students: A reason for concern?

“…Students may revert to addictive behaviours to cope with the developmental challenges of young adulthood, such as identity development, meaningful and intimate relationships, peer pressure, and poor planning and decision-making (Chou et al, 2005). Students are most likely to use the internet for communication purposes (Facebook, blogs and online chatting), online games, as well as visiting websites for video, sound and music downloading, which result in much time invested online rather than focusing on academic work (Kawa & Shafi, 2015;Liu, 2015). The consequences include poor study habits, failing modules, incomplete assignments, and loss of concentration during lectures (Douglas et al, 2008;Young, 2004).…”