Clinical Features, Psychiatric Comorbidity, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Persons Reporting Compulsive Computer Use Behavior

Black, Donald W.; Belsare, Geeta; Schlosser, Steven

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“…Currently, there is no consensus for a consistent nomenclature with some of the different proposed terms being: Internet dependency (teWildt 2011), pathological Internet use (Morahan 2000), problematic Internet use (Davis et al 2002), compulsive computer use (Black et al 1999), etc. On the other hand, the reference to the Internet as an addictive medium is not suitable considering that many of the excessive Internet users are not Internet addicts, but use the Internet as a medium to fuel their specific addictions (Griffiths 1999 Essentially, IA research before 2000 was heavily focused on general Internet use.…”

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Internet Addiction: A Review of the First Twenty Years

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“…Since these initial efforts to shed light upon an emerging mental health problem, empirical research into Internet addiction has greatly increased. Various terms have been used to name the condition, including compulsive computer use [14], Internet dependency [15], pathological Internet use [16], problematic Internet use [17], virtual addiction [18], and Internet addiction disorder [19]. Recently, the APA [20] published the updated version of the DSM and included Internet Gaming Disorder in the appendix as condition that requires further empirical and clinical research.…”

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Internet Addiction: A Systematic Review of Epidemiological Research for the Last Decade

Kuss¹,

Griffiths²,

Karila³

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Abstract:In the last decade, Internet usage has grown tremendously on a global scale. The increasing popularity and frequency of Internet use has led to an increasing number of reports highlighting the potential negative consequences of overuse. Over the last decade, research into Internet addiction has proliferated. This paper reviews the existing 68 epidemiological studies of Internet addiction that (i) contain quantitative empirical data, (ii) have been published after 2000, (iii) include an analysis relating to Internet addiction, (iv) include a minimum of 1000 participants, and (v) provide a full-text article published in English using the database Web of Science. Assessment tools and conceptualisations, prevalence, and associated factors in adolescents and adults are scrutinised. The results reveal the following. First, no gold standard of Internet addiction classification exists as 21 different assessment instruments have been identified. They adopt official criteria for substance use disorders or pathological gambling, no or few criteria relevant for an addiction diagnosis, time spent online, or resulting problems. Second, reported prevalence rates differ as a consequence of different assessment tools and cut-offs, ranging from 0.8% in Italy to 26.7% in Hong Kong. Third, Internet addiction is associated with a number of sociodemographic, Internet use, and psychosocial factors, as well as comorbid symptoms and disorder in adolescents and adults. The results indicate that a number of core symptoms (i.e., compulsive use, negative outcomes and salience) appear relevant for diagnosis, which assimilates Internet addiction and other addictive disorders and also differentiates them, implying a conceptualisation as syndrome with similar etiology and components, but different expressions of addictions. Limitations include the exclusion of studies with smaller sample sizes and studies focusing on specific online behaviours. Conclusively, there is a need for nosological precision so that ultimately those in need can be helped by translating the scientific evidence established in the context of Internet addiction into actual clinical practice.

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“…Despite the controversies, IA has been referred to across the psychological, psychiatric, and neuroscientific literature by the adoption of different terms and nomenclatures such as Internet addiction disorder, 4,10 pathological Internet use, 11 compulsive Internet use, 12 virtual addiction, 13 and compulsive computer use, 14 among others. For the purpose of the present review, the term Internet addiction is used for the sake of parsimony and consistency.…”

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

Pontes¹,

Kuss²,

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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Clinical Features, Psychiatric Comorbidity, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Persons Reporting Compulsive Computer Use Behavior

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Internet Addiction: A Review of the First Twenty Years

Internet Addiction: A Review of the First Twenty Years

Internet Addiction: A Systematic Review of Epidemiological Research for the Last Decade

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

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