Impact Of Internet Addiction Research Articles

Internet addiction and child physical and mental health: Evidence from panel dataset in China

BackgroundThe number of internet users has increased substantially in the last decade and these increasing rates of internet use also apply to children. Children usually have poorer self-control and poorer cognition than college-age populations or adults, the impact of Internet addiction on the health of this group has important implications not only for their individual economic and social outcomes but also the future human capital development in China. MethodsWe use data from the 2016 and 2018 China Family Panel Survey, a survey that collected data from a large and nationally representative sample of the Chinese population, to construct a sample of children from 25 provinces, and then use DID and PSM-DID methods to investigate whether Internet addiction (increased screen time in this article) impacts the physical and mental health of children (ages 10–15) in China. ResultsInternet addiction has a significant negative impact on child physical and mental health. The mediating effect model shows that Internet addiction impairs child physical and mental health by reducing their sleep and exercise time. The heterogeneity analysis shows that, Internet addiction has a stronger negative effect on urban children than rural children. Additionally, Internet addiction has a significant correlation with the mental health of left-behind children (LBC), but not children living with both parents (CLP). LimitationsOur research has several weaknesses. First, this article uses time spent online to measure Internet addiction and this measurement method is not perfect. Also, given that the sample is made up of only Chinese children, conclusions about generalizability remain tentative. Future studies should be conducted in other countries. ConclusionThis study systematically studied the effects of Internet addiction on the physical and mental health of Chinese children. This study can help government leaders make targeted programs to prevent children from Internet addiction in the future, especially to reduce internet dependence among students.

Internet addiction, cognitive, and dispositional factors among US adults

While a growing body of literature has examined internet addiction in the context of psychological factors, most of this work has focused on younger populations outside of the United States. A sample of 898 US adults ranging from 18 to 76 years of age were recruited through Amazon's Mechanical Turk platform to complete the Internet Addiction Test and key measures of affect, disposition, and cognitive function. A series of multiple regressions were conducted to examine Internet Addiction level as a predictor of outcome variables. ANCOVAs with Fisher's LSD post-hoc analyses were conducted using level of internet addiction as the grouping variable to examine differences between groups. Results found that Internet Addiction was a significant predictor of depression, impulsiveness, self-control, need for cognition, theories of cognitive abilities, creativity achievement, cognitive failures, smartphone use behaviors, mental rotation test, and cognitive reflection test. Further, even mild levels of internet addiction were associated with less optimal outcomes. Additionally, a significant relation between age and internet addiction also emerged such that older adults were less likely to have higher levels of internet addiction than younger adults.However, age did not appear to modulate the association between internet addiction status and key psychological variables. To further elucidate the mechanisms and impact of internet addiction throughout the life course, future studies should collect online and in-person data, from individuals across a variety of backgrounds, throughout the lifespan.

Impact of internet addiction during COVID-19 on anxiety and sleep quality among college students of Bhubaneswar city.

BACKGROUND:COVID-19 initiated in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and over a period of time, the infection outspread across the world in a rapid pace. To protect the people and to further limit the spread of infection, lockdown was declared in most parts of the world including India. As all people were forced to stay indoors during this pandemic, internet was the only source of entertainment whose overuse has side effects on anxiety and sleep quality. This study is aimed to know the impact of Internet addiction during COVID-19 on anxiety and sleep quality among college students of Bhubaneswar city.MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a web-based cross-sectional, questionnaire study. It administered 475 students from six colleges. The students were assessed by a proforma containing demographic details, patterns of internet use, Youngs Internet Addiction Test, Generalised Anxiety disorder score, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 21.0 using Chi-square test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test.RESULTS:The mean age of the study group was 18.81 ± 1.189. Out of 475 students, 60.6% were female and 39.4% were male. 23.6% and 13.4% of recruited students had severe internet addiction and anxiety disorder, respectively. The mean global PSQI score in the study was 6.356 ± 1.88. About 84.6% of the students had poor global sleep quality score. All components of sleep quality were significantly associated (P = 0.000) with different degrees of internet addiction except sleep duration (P = 0.589) and efficiency (P = 0.767).CONCLUSION:Females were highly addicted than males. The study findings specified that students' excessive internet usage leads to anxiety, and affects mental health. Monitoring and controlling students' internet addiction through informative sessions on how to use the Internet adequately is useful.

Exploring the determinants of Internet continuance intention and the negative impact of Internet addiction on students’ academic performance

This study aims to investigate the impact of integrating essential factors on Internet usage continuance intention in students’ context. The proposed model examines the influence of perceived enjoyment, perceived image, satisfaction, information value, and emotional value on Internet continuance intention. Additionally, it investigates the role of Internet addiction, satisfaction, and continuance intention on academic performance among university students. A survey questionnaire method was adopted to collect data from university students in Jordan. Data was collected from 450 voluntary participants, and the analysis was conducted using SPSS and AMOS. The analysis results show that perceived enjoyment, perceived image, information value, and emotional value have a significant positive influence on continuance intention of Internet use. Besides, the results show that continuance intention has a positive impact on satisfaction and Internet addiction. While continuance intention has a significant positive impact on students’ academic performance, and Internet addiction has a significant negative impact on students’ academic performance, the impact of satisfaction on academic performance was not supported. This study is the first to examine integrating of perceived enjoyment, perceived image, information value, and emotional value on Internet continuance usage. Furthermore, this study is also distinguished from other studies by investigating the negative impact of Internet addiction on students’ academic performance gap.

Prevalence of internet addiction in healthcare professionals: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Internet addition is becoming increasingly recognised as an important mental health problem. This study examined prevalence of internet addiction in healthcare professionals. Systematic literature review was undertaken of June 4, 2020 with goal to identify studies that evaluated prevalence of internet addiction or problematic internet use in medical professionals. Reported associations with other mental health symptoms were also considered. Prevalence of internet addiction was studied in medical residents only (n = 770; three studies), faculty members only (n = 69; one study), nurses only (n = 564; one study) and mixed samples of medical professionals (n = 415; three studies). Pooled prevalence rate of internet addiction in 1,818 healthcare professionals was 9.7% (95% confidence interval: 5.8%-13.6%). Internet addiction was associated with greater mental symptom burden and fatigue of healthcare workers. Internet addiction is present in healthcare professionals, however, to a lesser extent than in medical students suggesting that increasing clinical responsibilities and increasing age can be important moderators of risk for internet addiction. Internet addiction is associated with greater burden of unfavourable mental health outcomes of healthcare professionals. Further studies exploring global burden of internet addiction in healthcare professionals and possible impact of internet addiction on work performance of healthcare professionals are encouraged.

Internet Addiction, Oral Health Practices, Clinical Outcomes, and Self-Perceived Oral Health in Young Saudi Adults.

The study assessed the relationship between Internet addiction and oral health practices and clinical outcomes and whether this was affected by oral health perception. In 2017, a cross-sectional study included university students in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Questionnaires assessed demographic background, oral health practices (consuming sugar, tobacco use, and oral hygiene), perceived oral health, and Internet addiction. Caries experience and gingivitis were assessed using the World Health Organization criteria. The multivariate general linear analysis assessed the relationship between dependent variables (oral health practices, DMFT, and gingivitis) and exposure (Internet addiction). Data were available for 919 participants, 75.4% females, mean age = 19.8 years, and 1.6% with significant Internet use problem. The mean percentage of teeth with gingivitis was 8.5% and mean DMFT was 2.9. Among those with good perception of oral health and compared with participants with significant Internet use problem, average Internet users had lower consumption of sugar and tobacco (B = −6.52, P = 0.03 and B = −2.04, P = 0.03), better oral hygiene practices (B = 2.07, P = 0.33), higher DMFT (B = 2.53, P = 0.10), and lesser gingivitis (B = −15.45, P = 0.06). Internet addiction was associated with negative oral health practices and poor clinical outcomes among young Saudis. Holistic health promotion approaches need to address the negative impact of Internet addiction on health and oral health status for this at-risk age group.

Customer behavioural analysis: The impact of internet addiction, interpersonal competencies and service orientation on customers’ online complaint behaviour

ABSTRACT Customers share their service experiences on social media. However, prior research has not investigated the role of customers’ traits on their complaining behaviour. This study focuses on a hospitality setting to explore relationships among customers’ interpersonal competencies, internet addiction, service orientation, and their online complaining behaviours. The findings identify differences based on customers’ service orientation. Customers’ internet addiction, interpersonal competencies, and an escalating service failure continuum do not influence complaining behaviours when their service orientation is low; however, these factors influence complaining behaviours when their service orientation is high. Results also show differences in complaining behaviours when exposed to technical service failures versus functional service failures. The findings highlight the importance of service orientation as a tool for hospitality organisations to achieve higher service performance and even competitive advantage.

Impact of Internet Addiction on Academic Achievement among Undergraduate Nursing Students

Impact of Internet Addiction on Academic Achievement among Undergraduate Nursing Students

중학생이 인식하는 부모의 비지지적 양육태도와 또래애착이 학습무동기에 미치는 영향: 인터넷 중독의 매개효과

본 연구는 중학생이 인식하는 부모의 비지지적 양육태도와 또래애착이 학습무동기에 미치는 영향을 확인하고, 이들의 관계에서 인터넷 중독의 매개효과를 검증하는 것에 목적이 있다. 본 연구의 자료 수집은 전북 I시 중학생 423명으로 하였으며, 상관분석 및 구조방정식모형 분석을 실시하였다. 이를 위해 확인적 요인분석과 측정모형 검증을 실시하였다. 또한 매개효과 검증을 위해 bootstrapping을 실시하였다. 본 연구의 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 변인들 간에는 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. 둘째, 방임과 또래애착은 학습무동기에 유의한 영향을 주었다. 셋째, 인터넷 중독이 학습무동기에 유의한 영향을 주었다. 넷째, 학습무동기에 미치는 과잉통제의 효과는 인터넷 중독에 의한 완전매개효과가 있었다. 한편 학습무동기에 미치는 방임과 또래애착의 효과는 인터넷 중독에 의한 부분매개효과가 있었다. 본 연구의 결과를 통해 중학생이 인식하는 부모의 비지지적 양육태도인 과잉통제, 방임과 또래애착이 인터넷 중독에 영향을 주는 요인이며, 이를 통해 학습무동기에 영향을 주고 있음을 알 수 있다. 본 연구는 인터넷 중독을 매개로, 부모의 양육태도와 또래애착의 관계를 살펴보았다는데 의의가 있다고 본다.

Internet Addiction and its Relationships with Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Urban Adolescents of Kamrup District, Assam.

BACKGROUND:In these modern times of digitization, the use of Internet has become an integral part of everyday life, especially the lives of adolescents. At the same time, Internet addiction has emerged as a serious affliction. However, the impact of Internet addiction on these crucial years of life has not been well studied in India. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Internet addiction in adolescents of the urban areas of Kamrup district and assess its association with depression, anxiety, and stress.MATERIALS AND METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted among students of higher secondary schools/colleges in the urban areas of Kamrup district in Assam. Out of 103 government and private higher secondary school/colleges of Kamrup district, Assam, 10 colleges were selected randomly, and a total of 440 students were enrolled in the study. A pretested, predesigned questionnaire, Young's Internet Addiction Scale, and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 (DASS21) were used in the study. Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used to assess the association between Internet addiction and depression, stress, and anxiety.RESULTS:Majority (73.1%) of the respondents were females, and mean age was 17.21 years. The prevalence of Internet addiction was 80.7%. The main purpose of using Internet was social networking (71.4%) followed by study (42.1%), and majority (42.1%) reported spending 3-6 hours a day on internet. There was a significant association between Internet addiction and stress (odds ratio=12), depression (odds ratio=14), and anxiety (odds ratio=3.3).CONCLUSION:Internet addiction is a serious problem with a profound impact on mental health. Therefore, early intervention is crucial.

Gender Variation in the Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Impact of Internet Addiction on Reaction Time and Heart Rate Variability in Medical College Students

Gender Variation in the Prevalence of Internet Addiction and Impact of Internet Addiction on Reaction Time and Heart Rate Variability in Medical College Students

Internet: A double-edged sword? – A cross-sectional study

Introduction: The Internet has become a must-present factor in our day-to-day life. As like any other substance like plastic, the Internet also demonstrates threats which affect health and thereby life also. Objectives: To find the prevalence and impact of internet addiction on health and lifestyle of medical students in a private medical college in Kerala. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students for a period of 1 month. A questionnaire was used to document the sociodemographic details, internet addiction by young's Internet Addiction Test, and questions regarding impact of the Internet on life. Results: In the present study, we found that 71% of students (mild 107 [54%] and moderate 34 [17%]) had internet addiction. Internet addiction was significantly associated with male gender, mobile/tablet usage, eye strain, time to initiate sleep, frequency of sleep trouble, hours spent on the Internet, money spent, presence of backache, and appetite change with internet addiction. Conclusion: The study finding of presence of internet addiction has to be considered seriously along with tobacco and alcohol consumption. Awareness has to be made relating to the right use, right amount, and right time of using the Internet.

The effect of sleep disturbances and internet addiction on suicidal ideation among adolescents in the presence of depressive symptoms

Maladaptive use of internet and sleep problems is a significant health concern among adolescents. We aimed to understand better how sleep problems are related to suicidal ideation taking into account the presence of depression and internet addiction. 631 adolescents aged between 12 and 18 randomly recruited from different middle and high schools to complete self-report questionnaires assessing sleep disturbances, addictive use of the internet, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation. 22.9% of the sample reported on suicidal ideation during the month before the study, 42% of the sample suffer from sleep disturbances, 30.2% reported on the addictive use of the internet, and 26.5% exhibited severe symptoms of depression. Adolescents with suicidal ideation had higher rates of sleep disturbances, addictive use of internet and depressive symptoms. A confirmatory path analysis suggests that the effect of sleep disturbances on suicidal ideation moderated by the impact of internet addiction and mediated by the sleep effects on depressive symptoms. These results emphasize the importance to address the above risk behaviors in prevention curriculums programs. Future longitudinal studies are needed to determine the temporal order and to validate causal pathways.

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Level of Internet Addiction among Adolescents: A Case Study of High Schools in Mangalore

Adolescents are more vulnerable to internet addiction (IA) as they have less ability to control their enthusiasm for internet activities. In this study, a descriptive approach was used to assess the level of IA and its impact among high school students. A conceptual framework was based on Roy’s Adaptation Model. The tool consisted of a baseline proforma, a modified form of IA test and a structured questionnaire developed during the study. Those tools were employed to assess the level of IA and its impact among adolescents of English medium high schools. Opinions from fourteen experts were used to modify the tools for the validity. The reliability of the tool was determined by using a split half technique. The reliability was measured by Karl Pearson’s coefficient correlation and was found to be reliable. The study revealed that majority (70.5%) of the adolescents were normal users, 23% had a mild addiction, 6% had a moderate addiction and 0.5% had a severe addiction. The majority (73%) of samples had a mild impact, 16.5% had a moderate impact, and 10.5% had no impact. Some of their demographic variables like age, class, and occupation of fathers have significant associations with both IA and impact of IA.

Impact of Internet Addiction on Students

The present study was conducted to assess the internet addiction level on students of intermediate class students and Post-graduate students. This study consisted sample of 80 students subject (40 intermediate class students divided into 20 males & 20 females, and 40 Post-graduate class students divided into 20 males & 20 females) selected through quota sampling technique from Srinagar city of Garhwal (Uttarakhand). Data was collected by internet addiction test developed by Kimberly young. For statistical analysis Mean, SD, and t-test were applied in this study. The results revealed that there is a significant difference between intermediate class males & female students and post-graduate class males & female students.

The Impact of Internet Addiction on Depression among Korean Adolescent Middle and High School Students

The Impact of Internet Addiction on Depression among Korean Adolescent Middle and High School Students

Impact of Internet Addiction on Quality of Sleep among Nursing Students, India

Impact of Internet Addiction on Quality of Sleep among Nursing Students, India

The Impact Of Internet Addiction Among The Student In University Of Bahri College Medicine Scirnce 2016

The Impact Of Internet Addiction Among The Student In University Of Bahri College Medicine Scirnce 2016

Measuring Psychological Effects and Internet Addiction towards Academic Performance of Tertiary Students in Malaysia

Excessive use of internet leads to internet addiction, which has numerous negative consequences. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of internet addiction on academic performance and identify the level of internet usage among tertiary students in Malaysia. Approximately 300 survey questionnaires were distributed to get 220 respondents from five different public universities in Malaysia. Based on the literature review, seven hypotheses were derived and tested using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The key findings of this study show that 6.3% male and 3.2% female students are excessive internet users. The model shows that two factors, such as psychological effects, and observable impacts have positive and significant influence on internet addiction. The result also revealed that social comforts and attitudes toward using internet do not have significant influence on internet addiction. However, social comforts and observable impacts have significantly influence on psychological effects. The findings also reveal that internet addiction has a negative and significant influence on academic performance of tertiary students in Malaysia.

Internet Addiction and Estimation Procedure, Among Computer and Medical Professional Students: A Cross Sectional Study Odisha, India

This paper is about the Estimation of internet addiction of MCA Students & Medical Students of Hi-tech medical college & hospital at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It has transformed academic landscape Research over the last decade has identified Internet addiction as a new and often unrecognized clinical disorder that impact a user’s ability to control online use to the extent that it can cause relational, occupational, and social problems. A total of 100 study participants were selected. Probability sampling technique of cluster sample of two cluster &a cross-sectional study of the students of Master in computer Application 50 Students & Hi-tech medical college & hospital 50 students were scored using a questionnaire to determine the number of hours they spend on the use of internet and also the purpose for which they use internet & its risk factors, estimation of future trends. From the result most of them are internet addicted 69.61% are mild addiction but most of MCA students are severe (75 out of 100 scores) addicted but most of Medical Students are mild addicted (63 out of 100 scores). Higher the score range the greater the level of internet addiction, risk factors are higher. Further it was observe through the advance statistical analysis pair t test for impact of internet addiction & Estimation procedure apply by linear Regression analysis for predict the future internet addiction show that a significant among MCA & Medical Students for internet addiction & are having high risk factors for health, family, friends, psychological, angry etc. have positive impact. The study showed that more than 70% of students are mild addiction out of which MCA students are severe risk than the medical students. For 47% of the students reason for surfing is nonacademic work i.e. personal out of which 9% are others like Porn & Online Purchasing, Online movies, etc. Thus it is essential to orient the students on using internet for their studies for better career and life.