Pathological Internet Use Research Articles

The Biomechanical influence of physical exercise on mobile phone addiction in college students: Mediating and moderating roles

Objective: To explore the relationship and mechanism between college students’ physical exercise and cell phone addiction through the theory of planning behavior, social cognition theory and compensatory network use theory, with an additional consideration of biomechanical aspects. Methods: A total of 900 college students from 4 schools in Guangdong Province were investigated by physical exercise scale, mobile phone addiction index scale, simple coping style scale and simple self-control scale. Conclusion: (1) Physical exercise was negatively associated with mobile phone addiction. (2) Physical exercise has a negative impact on mobile phone addiction through part of the mediation effect of positive coping styles, physical exercise has no significant impact on mobile phone addiction through negative coping styles. (3) Self-control positively regulates the relationship between physical exercise and mobile phone addiction. In other words, college students with higher self-control have stronger negative effects of physical exercise on mobile phone addiction. From a biomechanical perspective, the physical movements during exercise can have an impact on the body's physiological and psychological states. For example, the mechanical stress on muscles and joints during exercise triggers the release of endorphins, which are known to improve mood and reduce stress. This, in turn, may potentially influence the inclination towards mobile phone use. This paper provides a theoretical reference for improving mobile phone addiction by studying the influence mechanism of physical exercise on computer addiction, with the incorporation of biomechanical insights adding a new dimension to understanding this relationship.

The Association Between Internet Addiction and the Risk of Suicide Attempts in Chinese Adolescents Aged 11-17 Years: Prospective Cohort Study.

Suicide is a critical public health issue in adolescents worldwide. Internet addiction may play a role in the increased rate of suicide attempts in this population. However, few studies have explored the relationship between pathological internet use and suicide attempts among adolescents. This study aimed to conduct a prospective cohort study to examine whether higher severity of pathological internet use was associated with an increased risk of suicide attempts among Chinese adolescents. A total of 782 adolescents were recruited from a middle school from November 2020 to December 2020 and followed up for 6 months. An online self-reported questionnaire was used to collect the participants' demographic data and assess their mental health. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 items (DASS-21) was used to evaluate depression, anxiety, and stress. The Chen Internet Addiction Scale-Revised (CIAS-R) was used to assess the symptoms and severity of pathological internet use. χ2 test and ANOVA were used for intergroup comparison, and logistic regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between the severity of pathological internet use and suicide attempts. We also used a restricted cubic splines model to investigate the pattern of the association. The participants had an average age of 12.59 (SD 0.64) years, with the majority being of Han ethnicity (743/782, 95.01%) and more than half being male (426/782, 54.48%). Most participants had no previous history of depression (541/782, 69.18%), anxiety (415/782, 53.07%), or stress (618/782, 79.03%). The rate of newly reported suicide attempts was 4.6% (36/782). A significant positive association was observed between internet addiction and suicide attempts (odds ratio 3.88, 95% CI 1.70-8.82), which remained significant after adjusting for age, sex, ethnicity, anxiety, depression, and stress (odds ratio 2.65, 95% CI 1.07-6.55). In addition, this association exhibited a linear pattern in the restricted cubic spline regression model. This study suggested that internet addiction, rather than internet overuse, was associated with a higher likelihood of suicide attempts, which highlighted the importance of addressing internet addiction symptoms among Chinese adolescents for suicide prevention.

Patterns of Addiction in Chronic Skin Diseases: A Comparative Analysis of Addictions and Influencing Factors in Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis.

Addictions seem to be more frequent in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis patients than in the general population. This cross-sectional observational study comparatively evaluated substance-related and behavioural addictions in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis patients and analysed possible addiction patterns. From October 2023 to April 2024, 100 atopic dermatitis and 104 psoriasis patients at a German university hospital completed an anonymous questionnaire, including sociodemographic and health-related parameters, along with validated assessment tools for common addictions (smoking, gambling, alcohol, drugs, food, and internet). More psoriasis patients had at least 1 addiction (50.0% vs 39.0%), were more frequent daily smokers (34.6% vs 15.0%) and reported gambling more frequently than atopic dermatitis patients. No differences emerged regarding gambling addiction. Psoriasis patients showed higher body mass index, with 1.9% addicted to food. Atopic dermatitis patients were more vulnerable to pathological internet use (9.0% vs 2.9%). Low happiness was a risk factor for smoking in atopic dermatitis and for gambling and drug consumption in psoriasis patients. Low disease severity was associated with pathological alcohol in-take in psoriasis. Younger age emerged as a ubiquitous risk factor for drug consumption. Distinct addiction patterns in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis patients, influenced by age, happiness, and disease severity, should guide the development of education and screening strategies.

Особенности склонности к аддикциям и эмоционального интеллекта у выпускников физико-математических классов

<p style="text-align: justify;">The article examines the tendency to different types of addictive behavior in graduates of physics and mathematics classes. The sample consisted of 89 young men and women aged 18-26 years, the main group - graduates of physics and mathematics classes, 49 people, prize winners or winners of significant Olympiads; the control group - graduates of classes of other profiles or non-core classes, 40 people. The purpose of the study is to identify the features of the inclinations to different types of addictive behavior of male graduates of physics and mathematics classes, the hypothesis of the study: graduates of physics and mathematics classes are more prone to workaholism and computer addiction than their peers. The tendency to 13 types of addictions was assessed using the method of G.V. Lozovaya, emotional intelligence was additionally assessed using the method of N. Hall. It turned out that graduates of physics and mathematics classes are more vulnerable in terms of their tendency to a number of addictions; in this group, multiple significant correlations were found between the tendency to various addictions and aspects of emotional intelligence, which allows us to consider the development of emotional intelligence of graduates of physics and mathematics classes as a means of reducing their tendency to addictive behavior.</p>

Computer and Internet Use Among Children and Adolescents in Greece: Levels of Addiction.

The digitalization of our daily living has changed dramatically the internet and digital media use among all ages. However, children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to potential dangers and addiction risks. Our objective was to evaluate the computer and internet addiction levels in children and adolescents through their parents' reports. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the region of Megara (Attica, Greece) for two months (September-November 2022). In total, 205 parents (74 fathers, 131 mothers) of school-age children participated, completing the study questionnaire (demographic data and the Adolescent Computer Addiction Scale - parental version (20 items in a 1-5 Likert Scale). Based on the addiction scale score, only 2.45% (N=5) of the parents rated high scores indicating serious addictive behaviors regarding internet use. The majority were parents ofboys (58%) and the mean age of children was 10.92±2.81years (five to 18 years). According to parental reports, the mean age of primary access to a computer or device with internet access was 7.18±2.29 years (two to 13 years). Regarding internet use, 58.5% of the children had access to the internet via smartphone, used the internet one to two hours/day (46.1%), and 62% of children had internet access in their bedroom. Children whose parents used the internet more than five hours/day displayed a greater addiction (F=3.06, df=3.187, p=0.03). A significant positive correlation was also found among children age (r=0.388, p<0.01), computer and internet availability in children's bedrooms, and internet addiction (t=4.43, df=189, p≤0.001 and t=3.88, df=189, p≤0.001, respectively). In summary, parents reported moderate or severe addiction in 7.2% of boys and 5.1% of girls. However, it should be noted that the exact cut-off points were difficult to determine due to a lack of objective criteria for diagnosing addiction severity. The levels of addiction in our study according to the parents' reports were limited and only a small number of parents reported highly addictive behaviors. However, there is a direct correlation between increased parental internet use that can significantly increase children's addiction levels. Parents act as role models that may increase children's exposure to the internet and lead to addiction.

Research of the Relationship between Students’ Digital Addiction and E-Learning at a Pedagogical University

The results of an empirical research of the formation of digital dependence of students studying primarily in electronic (distance) learning are presented. The research involved 96 students of the Ural State Pedagogical University, studying primarily in e-learning conditions, aged from 17 to 20 years. It was assumed that the digital dependence of future students in the context of e-learning is influenced by age, course of study and time of daily work on the Internet. The measurement of digital addiction was carried out using the screening diagnostic method for computer addiction (L. N. Yuryeva, T. Yu. Bolbot). Establishing the close relationship between the selected parameters and the indicator of digital dependence, the stage of digital dependence was carried out using pairwise correlation (Pearsonʼs r) and structural equation modeling (SEM – Structural Equation Modeling). Statistical data processing was carried out using the SPSS program and the AMOS module, which allows the use of structural equation modeling methodology. Cronbachʼs alpha is 0.738, which indicates acceptable internal consistency of the methodology. An exploratory factor analysis of the indicator of digital dependence and the stage of digital dependence was carried out, and the respondents’ data (in ranked form): age, course of study, time of daily educational work on the Internet. The one-factor structural model of the digital educational environment showed satisfactory agreement (CMIN = 35.26; DF = 5; CFI = 0.76; RMSEA = 0.25). It is concluded that there is a significant influence of the time of daily educational work on the Internet on the formation of digital addiction. It was found that a significant proportion of students (38 %) are at risk of developing computer addiction, and 60 % of students are at the stage of addiction.

ORGANIZATION OF CONSTRUCTIVE EMOTIONAL INTERACTION OF PRESCHOOLERS IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITALIZATION OF EDUCATION

In the modern world, due to the rapid pace of information technology development and the great attention to this problem in the fi eld of education, the social and emotional spheres of human development are fading into the background. This implies the importance of developing social emotions in the context of digitalization of society. However, these processes can also coexist if the educational process is competently built, starting from preschool age. The purpose of this study is to identify possible ways of constructive interaction between adults and children, children with each other in the digital space, taking into account the inclusion of various types of joint activities for emotional interaction. The research used the following methods: test “Diagnosis of children’s abilities to partner dialogue” by A. M. Shchetinina; questionnaire for parents to determine computer addiction in older preschoolers by V. G. Pisarev. The study involved  children of senior preschool age. Based on V. G. Pisarev’s questionnaire, a questionnaire was created for parents to determine computer addiction. The pilot study showed that the level of social emotions in most children is at an average level, while the degree of computer dependence on the reaction of parents in most children is at a high level. This suggests the need to create effective pedagogical conditions for children to interact with peers and adults outside of digital activities. As a result, requirements and recommendations have been developed for further use both in professional activities by teachers and parents. The proposed methodological recommendations are aimed at developing the child’s social emotions, and the joint use of the material will lead to an even faster achievement of mutual understanding between an adult and a child within the framework of this task. The research was carried out with the support of a grant from the Russian Science Foundation № --, https://rscf.ru/project/--/.

WAYS TO PREVENT BAD HABITS THAT MAY ARISE AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN

The reasons for the emergence of harmful habits among schoolchildren can be different. Studies show that the number of harmful habits is quite large. However, there are some of them that (computer addiction, nail biting, inactivity or laziness, smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs, etc.) can have a strong negative impact on the life and health of schoolchildren. The article discusses the most common harmful habits among schoolchildren, their causes and ways to eliminate them.

Perceived Social Mobility and Smartphone Dependence in University Students: The Roles of Hope and Family Socioeconomic Status.

Drawing upon the cognitive-behavioral model of pathological Internet use (PIU) and tunnel effect, this study aimed to construct a moderated mediation model from the perspective of social ecology. Specifically, the model investigated the relationship between perceived social mobility and smartphone dependence, with a focus on the mediating role of hope and the moderating effect of family socioeconomic status (SES) underlying this relationship. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 718 Chinese university students (Mage = 19.19, 70.2% female) from Beijing, Henan, and Tianjin, who anonymously filled out the Perceptions of Socioeconomic Mobility Scale, Mobile Phone Addiction Index Scale, Openness to the Future Scale, and family socioeconomic status questionnaire. Preliminary data analysis was executed using SPSS 22.0, and the moderated mediation effect was tested using the latent moderated structural equations approach in Mplus 8.3. The results showed that (a) less perceived social mobility was linked with greater smartphone dependence; (b) hope mediated the aforementioned relationship; and (c) family SES moderated the first-stage path of the indirect effect through hope. For university students with low (rather than high) family SES, their level of hope increased with the improvement of perceived social mobility, and in turn, that of smartphone dependence decreased. These findings suggest that positive perceptions of upward social class mobility and hopeful attitudes toward future opportunities and personal development among disadvantaged university students may alleviate their reliance on smartphones. Researchers and policymakers should pay attention to the role of individuals' perceptions of the macro environment in motivating specific risky behaviors among university students. Future interventions are essential to mitigate pessimistic environmental perceptions and foster a sense of hope among university students.

Computer addiction: challenges and consequences

Awareness of the problem of computer addiction is a key step towards overcoming it. This process involves comprehending the negative consequences and impact that computer and internet addiction can have on social behavior and health. The author recommends considering the issue of addiction in detail, taking into account a number of psychological approaches to the subject or patient with computer addiction.

Компьютерная игромания несовершеннолетних как психологическая проблема

Introduction. Today, information and communication technologies maximize the simplification of life and work of mankind. This also affected the younger generation which received new and exciting means of amusing leisure in the form of computer games of various genres. Excessive passion and total immersion in the virtual game world can result in the formation of addictive behavior. Recently, this problem has become popular and is relevantin the context of preventing the addictive behavior in young people, the growth of such manifestations as school shooting, cyberbullying, suicidal behavior, etc. In this regard, there is a need to conduct research on the problem under consideration in order to further build effective preventive activities. The purpose of the study was to comprehensively examine the main signs, causes and conditions for the formation of minors’ computer game addiction. Methodology, methods and techniques. The study was based on modern scientific, methodological and socio-psychological methods for studying minors’ computer addiction. The methods of rising from the abstract to the concrete, comparative studies and axiological interpretation were applied in the study. The results of the study indicate the relevance of this topic in the light of rapidly developing information technologies. The analysis of the social and psychological features of the formation of computer game addiction in minors was carried out, and the causes of this type of addiction were specified. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the analysis of researchwithin the study of addictive behavior, as a result of which the main reasons for the formation of computer game addiction in minors were identified. Practical significance. The results of the work can fill the existing gap in the study of this topic and become an aid in the further development of comprehensive research in order to prevent the formation of addictive behavior in minors. For example, important and promising areas within this topic are: the study of age and gender characteristics of psychological dependence on computer games; the study of diagnostics of minors’ computer game addiction; selection of effective psychotherapeutic techniques and methods for dealing with game addicts.

The Effects of Problematic Internet Use and Emotional Connotation on Internet Slang Processing: Evidence from a Lexical Decision Task.

Young people use slang for identifying themselves with a particular social group, gaining social recognition and respect from that group, and expressing their emotional state. One feature of Internet slang is its active use by youth in online communication, which, under certain conditions, may cause problematic Internet use (PIU). We conducted two studies in young Russian speakers (n1 = 115, n2 = 106). In study 1, participants were asked to rate a set of slang and common words using Self-Assessment Manikin. The study revealed that the most reliable predictor of higher emotional ratings was word familiarity. There were no significant effects of slang vs. common words or word frequency. In study 2, we used a dual lexical decision task to reveal the effects of word characteristics and propensity for PIU on reaction time (RT) for Internet slang words in pairs with semantically related vs. unrelated common words. Study 2 did not reveal any significant semantic priming effect. Word frequency was a significant predictor of lexical decision facilitation. Common, but not slang, word valence and dominance significantly affected RT in the opposite direction. Individuals with higher cognitive preoccupation with the Internet responded significantly faster, while those more likely to use online communication for mood regulation responded significantly slower to the stimuli. Apparently, on explicit and implicit levels, in-depth knowledge of Internet slang can be one the PIU markers. The results are discussed in line with Davis' approach to determining the general pathological Internet use.

Internet addiction and health-related quality of life in adolescents: The mediating role of sleep disturbance

Internet addiction (IA) has emerged as a recognized risk factor associated with impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in adolescents. However, the role of sleep disturbance in this association remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association of IA with HRQOL in Chinese adolescents and to evaluate the potential mediating role of sleep disturbance. A cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescents attending six randomly selected middle schools in Guangzhou, China. Adolescents self-reported their internet use using the Young Diagnostic Questionnaire. HRQOL and sleep disturbance were assessed by the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory version 4.0 and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, respectively. Multivariate linear regression analysis was employed to assess the association between IA and HRQOL. Baron and Kenny's causal steps method was used to examine the possible mediating role of sleep disturbance. Of the 6473 adolescents included, 23.5% had maladaptive internet use (MIU) and 16.6% had pathological internet use (PIU). Compared to adolescents with adaptive internet use (AIU), those with IA had significantly lower scores across all HRQOL dimensions and summary scales. Mediation analysis revealed that sleep disturbance was a significant mediator. Specifically, sleep disturbance mediated 34.55% of the effects of MIU and 34.06% of the effects of PIU on the HRQOL total scale score , respectively. IA was associated with poorer HRQOL, indicating the needs of preventing IA in Chinese adolescents. Additionally, our findings underscored the importance of enhancing sleep quality to mitigate the adverse impact of IA on adolescents' well-being.

Problematic smartphone use among russian and foreign medical students: prevalence, content consumed, associations with other forms online behavior

Aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of problematic smartphone use, the characteristics of the content consumed and associations with other forms of online behavior among Russian and foreign medical students. Material and methods. 296 medical students were examined using the online survey method: 219 Russians (main group) and 77 foreigners (comparison group); 107 (36.2 %) boys and 189 (63.8 %) girls; age 20 [18; 21] years (median [lower quartile; upper quartile]). The structure of online behavior was assessed: adaptive, non-adaptive, and pathological (PIU) Internet use; specific forms of PIU: problematic use of computer games and social networks, mixed and undifferentiated form of PIU. The values of the total score of the scales of the applied psychometric questionnaires were determined. The indicators were compared in the general group of subjects, in groups of Russians and foreigners, including gender. Results. Problematic smartphone use is typical for 14.2 % of all surveyed. The share of smartphone addicts is higher among foreigners than among Russians (27.3 and 8.0 %, respectively), both boys and girls. PIU prevailed among foreigners (16.1 and 7.4 %), they are more often dependent on social networks (34.5 and 2.4 %). Foreign women were distinguished by a high incidence of problematic use of computer games (20.0 and 3.6 %) and social networks (25.0 and 3.1 %), as well as a mixed form of PIU (20.0 and 2.5 %). The content consumed by Russians (boys + girls) was dominated by being on social networks (77.6 Russians and 46.7 % foreigners) and listening to music (50.7 and 31.2 %, respectively). Gender differences in content included more frequent use of social networks by Russian students, both boys (81.1 and 48.1 %) and girls (76.5 and 43.5 %); more frequent listening to music by Russian males in comparison with foreign males (66.0 and 29.6 %) and Russian females (66.0 and 45.8 %). Foreign boys use smartphones for games more often than foreign girls, the preoccupation with smartphone games is higher among Russian women as well. Conclusions. The prevalence of problematic smartphone use, the characteristics of the content consumed and associations with other forms of PIU among Russian and foreign students were established. In our opinion, it is necessary to carry out further research aimed at solving an urgent medical and social problem of timely diagnosis of smartphonedependent behavior and prevention of somatic and neuropsychic health disorders associated with it in young people. The current range of indicators to be studied in people with problematic smartphone use should include an analysis of comorbid psychosomatic disorders (recurrent pain: headaches, abdominal pain, back pain) and features of psychosocial characteristics, taking into account age, sex and ethnic differences of electronic gadget users.

How Peer Victimization in Childhood Affects Social Networking Addiction in Adulthood: An Examination of the Mediating Roles of Social Anxiety and Perceived Loneliness

ABSTRACT Research to date has rarely addressed the association between peer victimization in childhood and social networking addiction in adulthood, much less the internal mechanism underlying that association. By integrating the relational self-system processes model and the cognitive–behavioral model of pathological internet use, our study marked an initial effort to explore whether social anxiety and perceived loneliness independently and/or sequentially mediate the impact of peer victimization on social networking addiction. Using school-based random cluster sampling, we recruited 1,136 students at various colleges in eastern, central, and western China (mean age = 21.98 years, 56.2% women) to complete an online survey. The results confirmed social anxiety’s single mediation effect, perceived loneliness’s single mediation effect, and the serial mediation effect of social anxiety and perceived loneliness between peer victimization and social networking addiction. The findings suggest that certain psychopathological and cognitive factors mediate the effect of peer victimization in childhood on individuals’ symptoms of social networking addiction in adulthood both independently and sequentially. Our research contributes to clarifying how interpersonal stressors lead to psychopathological symptoms, maladaptive cognitions, and, in turn, addictive behavior, which has important implications for theory, interventions, and future research.

Study on Influence of Computer Dependence on Characterological Features of Personality in Adolescents

This study investigates the correlation between computer addiction and personality traits, particularlyemotionality and communicativeness, in adolescents. Findings indicate that computer-dependent teensdisplay heightened aggression, irresponsibility, and self-centredness, coupled with deficient communicationskills. They also exhibit self-criticism, low self-esteem, introversion, and social passivity, turning to virtual reality for communication. The study further distinguishes the associations of computer game addiction and internet addiction with different individual traits. The research underscores the necessity of group work, self regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and fostering new hobbies as corrective measures. The study concludes that computer addiction is an emergent societal issue requiring comprehensive preventative and corrective strategies by various professionals, including psychologists and educators.

Internet addiction among MBBS students at a New Delhi medical college: Prevalence and determinants of a silent pandemic.

The 21st century has witnessed a surge in global internet usage, particularly in developing nations like India. Internet addiction, also known as pathological internet use (PIU) or internet addiction (IA), has emerged as a mental health concern, especially among university students. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of IA among MBBS students in a medical college in Delhi, India, and explore the association of IA with sociodemographic and internet usage patterns. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 300 undergraduate medical students. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, which included the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) developed by Dr. Kimberley Young. The IAT measures various aspects of internet use, and scores are categorized as normal user, mild addiction, moderate addiction, and severe addiction. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used for data analysis. The mean age of onset of internet use was 14.4 ± 1.6 years. Smartphones were the most common devices used for internet access (96.3%), and the mean daily internet usage was 2.9 h ± 0.9 (standard deviation [SD]). The study found that 70.7% of students maintained a permanent login status. The majority of subjects used the Internet for coursework (89.7%) and information searches (88.7%). The prevalence of IA was significant, with 90% of participants being addicted to varying degrees. The grading of IA revealed 10% with no addiction, 54.6% with mild addiction, 32% with moderate addiction, and 3.3% with severe addiction. IA is a prevalent public health concern among medical students in Delhi, with a majority of participants being addicted to some extent. Females showed a higher proportion of addiction compared to males. Certain internet activities, such as social networking and watching online videos, were significantly associated with IA. The study highlights the need for recognizing IA as a public health concern and further research to understand its impact on the youth. Longitudinal studies are recommended to observe the development and progression of IA over time.

Peculiarities of eye Motor Reactions During the Perception of Static Images in Boys and Girls with a Bend to Computer Gaming Dependence

The problem of formation, course, prevention and rehabilitation of computer gambling addiction has been actively studied in the last decade. However, there is a shortage of valid and reliable methods for identifying a tendency to computer gambling addiction. The article is devoted to the study of the features of oculomotor reactions as markers of the risk of computer gambling addiction, as well as to the disclosure of the diagnostic potential of hardware methods, in particular the oculography method, in the early diagnosis of computer gambling.Purpose of the study. To reveal the features of oculomotor reactions in the perception of static images in boys and girls with a tendency to game computer addiction.Methods. To assess oculomotor reactions (fixation duration, number of fixations, and gaze fixation latency), we used the GP3 Gazepoint remote software and hardware system for assessing oculomotor reactions. To assess the tendency to game computer addiction, we used the following methods: clinical screening diagnostics of addictive and addictive behavior by I.S. Lukyantseva, V.A. Ruzhenkov; Internet Gaming Disorder Pontes, O. Kiraly, Z. Demetrovics, M.D. Griffiths (adapted by A.A. Petrova, N.B. Chernyak); screening diagnostics of computer gambling addiction L.N. Yurieva, T.Yu. Bolbot.Results. As a result of the study, we identified the features of oculomotor reactions that are characteristic of people with different experience in gaming (gamers, e-sportsmen who do not have experience in gaming), and analyzed their relationship with a tendency to computer gaming addiction. We have identified the most significant areas of interest for assessing oculomotor reactions (the area of control of the game action, the area of expectation of the game action, the peripheral area). A connection was found between the level of propensity for gaming computer addiction and the number and duration of fixations on stimuli containing gaming achievements and screenshots of eSports disciplines (Dota2, CS:GO, Hearthstone).Conclusion. The results obtained will make it possible to create guidelines for the selection of static images of a certain structure, as well as to develop a hardware method for diagnosing a tendency to game computer addiction

The effect of mothers' pathological internet use and psychopathology on children's pathological internet use

The effect of mothers' pathological internet use and psychopathology on children's pathological internet use

A cross-sectional study on prevalence of internet addiction and factors associated with it among medical college students in Bengaluru

Background: The use of the internet by medical students is unavoidable since it has transformed medical practice with the increasing use of telemedicine and evidence-based medicine. Because the internet is readily available and reasonably priced, students use it to seek pertinent medical information as well as literature. However, sensible usage of internet is strongly suggested by psychologists and educators since over consumption can lead to related medical and psychological disorders. It can be difficult to identify problematic internet use among college students because they use the internet for almost everything in their daily lives, including communication, shopping, business, travel, research, entertainment, and more. It is also difficult to imagine living without the internet. Aims and Objectives: (i) The aims of the study were to estimate the proportion of internet addiction among the students of a private medical college in Bengaluru and (ii) to identify the factors associated with internet addiction. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out among 225 undergraduate medical students. Young’s internet addiction test was used to assess the prevalence of internet addiction. Results: The mean age of the study was found to be 19.6 ± 1.03 years. Among the 225 students who participated in the study, 16.45% and 4.45% had moderate and severe internet addiction, respectively. It was found that place of residence, internet use per day (hours), monthly data usage, and most common location and time of internet access significantly affect the extent of pathological internet use among medical students. Conclusion: Most of the students showed mild-to-moderate use of the internet. With the availability of high-speed internet on mobile phones, constant monitoring of internet use is essential to prevent severe addiction.