Prevalence and Risk Factors of Internet Addiction (IA) Among National Primary School Children in Malaysia

Azmi, Siti Umi Fairuz; Robson, Noorzurani; Othman, Sajaratulnisah; Guan, Ng Chong; Isa, Mohamad Rodi

doi:10.1007/s11469-019-00077-2

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“…4,5 The terminology of Internet addiction has been described by Dr Kimberly Young more than 20 years ago and was supported by a review of various epidemiological studies on Internet addiction by Kuss et al 1,5 Recent studies of Internet addiction among adolescents and university students in Malaysia observed that the prevalence of Internet addiction was between 23.0% to 43.0% using the Malay Version Internet Addiction Test (MVIAT). [6][7][8][9] As Internet addiction is a new addictive disorder, the positive role of parental factors on other addictive behaviors among adolescents such as alcohol use and drug use has been documented in previous studies. 10,11 Parental factors include the term "parental monitoring," which was defined as parents' knowledge of their adolescents' activities, whereabouts, and friends.…”

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The Association of Internet Addiction and Perceived Parental Protective Factors Among Malaysian Adolescents

Awaluddin

Ying

Yoep

et al. 2019

Asia Pac J Public Health

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Parental protective factors do play an important role in preventing Internet addiction. A self-administered questionnaire was used to measure health risk behaviors among Malaysian adolescents. The prevalence of Internet addiction was significantly higher among adolescents with perceived lack of parental supervision (30.1% [95% confidence interval (CI) = 28.7-31.4]) and lack of parental connectedness (30.1% [95% CI = 28.5-31.7]), compared with their counterparts. Adolescents who perceived a lack of parental supervision, respect for privacy, connectedness, and bonding were more likely to have Internet addiction: (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.39; 95% CI = 1.27-1.52), (aOR = 1.23; 95% CI = 1.16-1.31), (aOR = 1.09; 95% CI = 1.02-1.16), (aOR = 1.06; 95% CI = 1.00-1.12), respectively. Among girls, Internet addiction was associated with those who perceived lack in all 4 parental factors, while among boys, those who perceived lack of parental supervision and respect for privacy were more prone to Internet addiction.

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The Association of Internet Addiction and Perceived Parental Protective Factors Among Malaysian Adolescents

Awaluddin

Ying

Yoep

et al. 2019

Asia Pac J Public Health

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“…3 Increased internet use and the development of internet dependency is a matter of public concern because of its long-term adverse health and social outcomes. 4,5 There is only a thin line between internet use and problematic internet use (PIU). The terms "internet addiction," "problematic internet use," "compulsive internet use," and "pathological internet use" have been used to refer internet-use-associated problematic behavior patterns.…”

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Family Factors Associated with Problematic Use of the Internet in Children: A Scoping Review

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Tariang

Gowda³

et al. 2022

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

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Background: Problematic use of the internet (PUI) is a growing concern, particularly in the young population. Family factors influence internet use among children in negative ways. This study examined the existing literature on familial or parental factors related to PUI in children. Methods: A scoping review was conducted in EBSCOhost, PubMed, ScienceDirect, JSTOR, Biomed Central, VHL Regional Portal, Cochrane Library, Emerald Insight, and Oxford Academic Journal databases. Studies reporting data on family factors associated with PUI in children, published in English in the 10 years to July 2020 were included. The following data were extracted from each paper by two independent reviewers: methodology and demographic, familial, psychiatric, and behavioral correlates of PUI in children. Results: Sixty-nine studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Three themes emerged: parenting, parental mental health, and intrafamilial demographic correlates of PUI in children. Parenting styles, parental mediation, and parent–child attachment were the major parenting correlates. Conclusion: Literature on significant familial and parental factors associated with PUI in children is scarce. More research is required to identify the interactions of familial and parental factors with PUI in children, to develop informed management strategies to address this issue.

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“…The CIAS-R was found to contain more information than the IAT and might overestimate the prevalence of IA in adolescents [ 30 ]. Another recent study using the Malay version of the Internet Addiction Test (MVIAT) for IA among primary school children aged 11 years old in Malaysia reported a prevalence of 23.0% for IA [ 12 ]. In India, a recent study among 11th and 12th-grade students revealed that the prevalence of excessive internet use was 1.4%, while the prevalence of moderate and mild internet use was 30.3% and 23.9%, respectively [ 31 ].…”

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“…As the internet grows in Malaysia, IA is emerging as a key problem, particularly among the younger generation there. In recent local studies, the prevalence of IA among adolescents and university students ranged from 23.0% to 43.0% using the validated Malay Version of the Internet Addiction Test (MVIAT) [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. These statistics should make us aware that IA has become a significant health issue that requires attention among adolescents in Malaysia.…”

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Association of Internet Addiction with Adolescents’ Lifestyle: A National School-Based Survey

Ying

Awaluddin

Kuay

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Internet addiction (IA) among adolescents is an issue of growing concern with adverse effects on adolescents’ health and social functioning. This study aims to determine the prevalence of IA among school-going adolescents in Malaysia and its associated factors—specifically, lifestyle factors. A nationwide cross-sectional school-based health survey was conducted in 2017 among 27,497 students from 212 randomly selected secondary schools. Information regarding sociodemography, lifestyle, and internet use was obtained using a self-administered questionnaire. IA was measured using the Malay Version of Internet Addiction Test (MVIAT). The prevalence of internet addiction was 29.0%. A multivariable logistic analysis revealed that inadequate fruit and vegetable intakes, consumed carbonated soft drinks at least once a day, consumed fast food at least three days/week, sedentary behavior, current E-cigarette users, and ever/current alcohol drinkers were lifestyle factors significantly associated with IA. Adolescents from urban schools, of higher school grade, and those whose parents are married but living apart were also found to have a greater risk for internet addiction. A positive association was found between IA with unhealthy dietary and lifestyle behaviors among adolescents. The modification of lifestyle factors needs to be considered while developing strategies and interventions for awareness-raising and prevention of IA among adolescents.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Internet Addiction (IA) Among National Primary School Children in Malaysia

Cited by 8 publications

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The Association of Internet Addiction and Perceived Parental Protective Factors Among Malaysian Adolescents

The Association of Internet Addiction and Perceived Parental Protective Factors Among Malaysian Adolescents

Family Factors Associated with Problematic Use of the Internet in Children: A Scoping Review

Association of Internet Addiction with Adolescents’ Lifestyle: A National School-Based Survey

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