Internet Use and Addiction among Students in Malaysian Public Universities in East Malaysia: Some Empirical Evidence

Teong, Khan Vun; Hwa, Magdalene Ang Chooi

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“…Medical students have the opportunity to keep updated with the exponential growth knowledge to become a lifelong learner. The use of the Internet has grown enormously, and students and academicians at universities in Malaysia have started using the Internet for acquiring knowledge, searching information, entertainment, mail, and social interaction 1,2. Rapid expansion and proliferation of the Internet has provided better opportunities for communication, information, and social interaction.…”

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“…A number of studies reported that Malaysian university students spend a major portion of their time in accessing the Internet for both academic and extracurricular purposes 1,2,4. One study has reported that Internet usage was very high among university students; therefore, researchers consider it as “pathological Internet use (PIU)” 5.…”

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Internet use and addiction among medical students of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia

Haque¹,

Rahman²,

Majumder³

et al. 2016

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BackgroundThe use of Internet has now become indispensable, and the technology has revolutionized the medical education and practice worldwide. Currently, medical students and professionals have an enormous opportunity to keep them always updated with the exponential growth of knowledge because of potential progression of Internet throughout the world that enables them to become a lifelong learner. Internet addiction is a widespread phenomenon among students and academicians at universities in Malaysia. Students use the Internet for recreational purpose and personal and professional development. The Internet has become an integral part of day-to-day life of the university students, including medical students. The aim of the present study was to examine the Internet use and addiction among students of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study in which a questionnaire, Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire, developed by the Center for Internet Addiction, USA, was used. One hundred forty-nine medical students of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin participated in this study. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software.ResultsThe mean scores were 44.9±14.05 and 41.4±13.05 for male and female participants, respectively, which indicated that both the genders were suffering from mild Internet addiction.ConclusionThis study shows almost similar level of Internet usage among medical students irrespective of their socioeconomic background, with no statistically significant (p>0.05) differences, except among the years of study (p=0.007). Overall, from the research data and having worked with this cohort very closely, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin medical students can be labeled as wonted and recurring users of the Internet. Nevertheless, it is very difficult to define as Internet addicts or pathological users of the Internet because of small sample size and cross-sectional study.

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Internet use and addiction among medical students of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia

Haque¹,

Rahman²,

Majumder³

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“…However, individuals with a stronger sense of loneliness are prone to immerse themselves in the virtual world and use Internet games as a medium to satisfy their innate need for social interactions (Erkoç, Özçakir, & Erkoç, ; Lemmens, Valkenburg, & Peter, ). Currently, most of the studies on loneliness conducted in Malaysia have been mainly focused on Internet and social networking addictions among university students and adolescents (e.g., Cheak, Goh, & Chin, ; Haque et al, ; Teong & Ang, ; Zainudin, Din, & Othman, ). However, studies that have focused on loneliness and IGD are scarce in this context, signifying a substantial literature gap to be filled.…”

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The mediating effect of Internet gaming disorder's symptoms on loneliness and aggression among undergraduate students and working adults in Malaysia

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Sim

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Insufficient attention has been given to the integration of the mediating effect of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) symptoms on loneliness and four components of aggression-physical aggression, verbal aggression, anger, and hostility-in the Malaysian context. In the present study, 410 participants with (a) at least 1 year of Internet gaming experience and (b) between ages 20-to 39 years were recruited using the probability proportional to size sampling method. Participants were undergraduate students and working adults. Selfreported questionnaires (the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale, University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale, and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire) were used. The present study found that loneliness positively predicted four components of aggression (i.e., anger, hostility, physical aggression, and verbal aggression) and symptoms of IGD. Relationships between loneliness and the four components of aggression were partially mediated by IGD symptoms. The present study enriches and consolidates existing empirical evidence, particularly in the Malaysian context. If the mediating effect is not emphasized, it may lead to spurious conclusions that can significantly diminish the effectiveness of interventions that are meant to manage aggression.

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“…1 Addictive use of internet is fast becoming significant problem worldwide and university students are particularly vulnerable for the reason that internet use is an integral part of student life. 2 Literature shows evidence of increasing use of mobile phones and internet among health care professionals. Takeshi Sato compared various studies of internet addiction in student population and reported that the prevalence of internet addiction varies between 8 to 10%.…”

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Pattern of internet use and prevalence of internet addiction among interns of a medical college in Kerala

Daniel¹

2019

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Exponential increase in use of smartphones and availability of internet services makes the students and young doctors prone to internet addiction. The interns are particularly at risk because of their unique communication and academic needs. The study was conducted to evaluate the pattern of use of internet and prevalence of internet addiction among interns.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire related to internet use and Young’s internet addiction test.Results: All interns were using smartphones and 96.3% of them used internet daily. About 80% of them started using internet before the age of 19 years. Duration of use of internet exceeded three hours a day among 40% of them during weekdays. During the weekends 60% of interns used internet for more than three hours per day. All of them were using internet for communication specially for instant messaging. Another common use was social networking by 90% of them. Educational purpose, file sharing, web browsing and listening to music or news were also done using internet. Prevalence of internet addiction among interns was 47.9% (Mild – 36.3%, moderate – 11.3% and severe – 1.3%).Conclusions: Prevalence of internet addiction is high among the interns. Efforts should be taken to enhance awareness and prevent internet addiction among them.

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Internet Use and Addiction among Students in Malaysian Public Universities in East Malaysia: Some Empirical Evidence

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Internet use and addiction among medical students of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia

Internet use and addiction among medical students of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia

The mediating effect of Internet gaming disorder's symptoms on loneliness and aggression among undergraduate students and working adults in Malaysia

Pattern of internet use and prevalence of internet addiction among interns of a medical college in Kerala

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