Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Association With Psychological Distress and Coping Strategies Among University Students in Jordan

Al-Gamal, Ekhlas; Alzayyat, Abdulkarim; Ahmad, Muayyad

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“…Since the moderate users are often unable to control their Internet use (Young 2016), we considered both moderate and excessive use of Internet as problematic. This notion of PIU classification is fairly supported by the existing literature (Al-Gamal et al 2015; Ghamari et al 2011; Kormas et al 2011; Lam and Peng 2010; Ni et al 2009). Since the Bangla IAT score ranges from 18 to 90, a score of 45 or above has been defined as PIU in the present study.…”

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“…According to Wallace, ‘there is no question that twernty-first century youth have become far more dependent upon connectivity for studying, playing, communicating, and socializing’ (Wallace 2014). Existing literature also demonstrates a prevalence of PIU among university/college students from 0.8% in Italy (Poli and Agrimi 2012) to a moderate level of 18.3% in UK (Niemz et al 2005) to a higher level of 40% in Jordan (Al-Gamal et al 2015). …”

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“…For instance, PIU was positively correlated with psychological distress as measured by perceived stress scale (Cohen et al 1983) in a sample of university students in Jordan (Al-Gamal et al 2015). Niemz et al(2005) assessed psychological distress by the 12-items General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and PIU of 371 British students and found that there was no significant difference in the mean score of GHQ-12 among PIU and non-PIU groups [F(2, 368) = 2.15; p = 0.118].…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of problematic internet use and the associated psychological distress among graduate students of Bangladesh

Islam

Hossin

2016

Asian J of Gambling Issues and Public Health

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A growing body of epidemiological literature suggests that problematic Internet use (PIU) is associated with a range of psychological health problems in adolescents and young adults. This study aimed to explore socio-demographic and behavioural correlates of PIU and examine its association with psychological distress. A total of 573 graduate students from Dhaka University of Bangladesh responded to a self-administered questionnaire that included internet addiction test (IAT), 12-items General Health Questionnaire and a set of socio-demographic and behavioural factors. The study found that nearly 24% of the participants displayed PIU on the IAT scale. The prevalence of PIU significantly varied depending on gender, socioeconomic status, smoking habit and physical activity (p < 0.05). The multiple regression analyses suggested that PIU is strongly associated with psychological distress regardless of all other explanatory variables (adjusted OR 2.37, 95% CI 1.57, 3.58). Further research is warranted to confirm this association by employing prospective study designs.

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Prevalence and risk factors of problematic internet use and the associated psychological distress among graduate students of Bangladesh

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2016

Asian J of Gambling Issues and Public Health

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“…1,[40][41][42][43] Additionally, IA has been recently associated with low life satisfaction, 44 low academic performance, 44 less motivation to study, 45 poorer physical health, 46 social anxiety, 47 attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder and depression, 48 poorer emotional wellbeing and substance use, 49 higher impulsivity, 50 cognitive distortion, 51 deficient self-regulation, 52 poorer family environment, 53 higher mental distress, 54 and loneliness, 55 among other negative psychological, biological, and neuronal aspects.…”

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Clinical psychology of Internet addiction: a review of its conceptualization, prevalence, neuronal processes, and implications for treatment

Pontes¹,

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Griffiths³

2015

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Abstract:Research into Internet addiction (IA) has grown rapidly over the last decade. The topic has generated a great deal of debate, particularly in relation to how IA can be defined conceptually as well as the many methodological limitations. The present review aims to further elaborate and clarify issues that are relevant to IA research in a number of areas including: definition and characterization, incidence and prevalence rates, associated neuronal processes, and implications for treatment, prevention, and patient-specific considerations. It is concluded that there is no consensual definition for IA. Prevalence rates among nationally representative samples across several countries vary greatly (from 1% to 18.7%), most likely reflecting the lack of methodological consistency and conceptual rigor of the studies. The overlaps between IA and other more traditional substance-based addictions and the possible neural substrates implicated in IA are also highlighted. In terms of treatment and prevention, both psychological and pharmacological treatments are examined in light of existing evidence alongside particular aspects inherent to the patient perspective. Based on the evidence analyzed, it is concluded that IA may pose a serious health hazard to a minority of people.

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“…Moreover, many studies regarding Internet addiction were conducted among adults in various countries [30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39]. The prevalence rates in studies have used Young's Internet Addiction Test ranged from 1.2% in the UK [24] to 40% of the Jordanian university students [26].…”

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Internet Addiction and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Malak¹

2018

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Clinical Applications

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Internet addiction has become a social and public health problem especially among adolescents and adults. The purpose of this chapter is to describe the Internet addiction and discuss the process of treating Internet addiction by using cognitive behavioral therapy for Internet addiction model (CBT-IA). Among the Internet addiction, I have elected to focus on the studies regarding definition, prevalence, risk factors, negatives consequences, and treatment modalities with focus on CBT-IA. In contrast, research on the CBT-IA is still in its early stages. Till now, there is no clear definition for Internet addiction, and these definitions are based on assessment tools that are developed by researchers. There was a variance in the prevalence of Internet addiction among adolescents and adults, which might be related to many factors including assessment instruments and cultural factors. There are many risk factors for Internet addiction that involve socio-demographic, social, psychological factors, and Internet use practices. Many negative consequences result from Internet addiction such as social withdrawal, lack of relationships with families and peers, and psychological problems including depression and anxiety. The CBT-IA is the most effective treatment for Internet addiction. The CBT-IA model is a comprehensive approach, which can be divided into three phases: behavior modification, cognitive restructuring, and harm reduction therapy (HRT).

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Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Its Association With Psychological Distress and Coping Strategies Among University Students in Jordan

Abstract: This study should raise awareness in nurses and other healthcare providers that IA is a potential problem for this population.

Cited by 106 publications

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Prevalence and risk factors of problematic internet use and the associated psychological distress among graduate students of Bangladesh

Prevalence and risk factors of problematic internet use and the associated psychological distress among graduate students of Bangladesh

Clinical psychology of Internet addiction: a review of its conceptualization, prevalence, neuronal processes, and implications for treatment

Internet Addiction and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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