Contrasting Case Studies of Frequent Internet Use

Ba, David T. Leon; Rotunda, Robert J.

doi:10.1300/j035v14n04_03

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“…More interestingly, Leon and Rotunda (2000) reported two contrasting case studies of individuals who used the Internet for 8 h or more a day. Both were college students and neither was seeking treatment.…”

Section: 'Internet Addiction' Comorbidity and Relationship To Othermentioning

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‘Internet Addiction’: A Critical Review

Widyanto

Griffiths

2006

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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It has been alleged by some academics that excessive Internet use can be pathological and addictive. This paper reviews what is known from the empirical literature on FInternet addiction_ and its derivatives (e.g., Internet Addiction Disorder, Pathological Internet Use, etc.) and assesses to what extent it exists. Empirical research into FInternet addiction_ can roughly be divided into five areas:(1) survey studies that compare excessive Internet users with non-excessive users, (2) survey studies that have examined vulnerable groups of excessive Internet use, most notably students, (3) studies that examine the psychometric properties of excessive Internet use, (4) case studies of excessive Internet users and treatment case studies, and (5) correlational studies examining the relationship of excessive Internet use with other behaviours (e.g., psychiatric problems, depression, self-esteem, etc.). Each of these areas is reviewed. It is concluded that if FInternet addiction_ does indeed exist, it affects a relatively small percentage of the online population. However, exactly what it is on the Internet that they are addicted to still remains unclear.

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Section: 'Internet Addiction' Comorbidity and Relationship To Othermentioning

confidence: 99%

‘Internet Addiction’: A Critical Review

Widyanto

Griffiths

2006

Int J Ment Health Addiction

523

261

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“…Alguns autores consideram que a internet pode isolar os indivíduos, limitando suas relações sociais e levando a comportamentos dependentes e a um desinvestimento da realidade cotidiana (Leon & Rotunda, 2000;Turkle, 1998). Neste sentido, a internet estaria colocando em risco a vida privada, pois informações pessoais podem ser obtidas com o uso de má-fé e posteriormente utilizadas para causar danos às pessoas.…”

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Padrões de Uso e Motivos para Envolvimento em Redes Sociais Virtuais na Adolescência

Rosado¹,

Jaeger²,

Dias³

2014

Inter. Psicol.

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RESUMOEste trabalho investigou se há diferenças no acesso à internet e uso das redes sociais entre alunos de escolas públicas e privadas e quais os motivos para se conectarem nas mesmas. Um questionário aplicado em quatros escolas buscou compreender a opinião dos jovens sobre o assunto. Os resultados apontaram diferenças no tempo de uso das redes sociais por estudantes de escolas públicas e privadas. Ademais, os alunos indicaram conectar-se nas redes sociais para falar, principalmente, com familiares e amigos já conhecidos. Entende-se que os adolescentes consideram as redes sociais um local de circulação de informações e que é necessária cautela para navegar neste universo cibernético. Palavras-chave: adolescentes; renda familiar; rede social; internet. ABSTRACT Patterns of Use and Reasons for Involvement in Virtual Social Networks in AdolescenceThis research investigated whether there are differences in internet access and use of social networks among students in public and private schools and what the reasons for connecting same. A questionnaire was applied in four schools in order to understand the views of young people about the subject. Results showed students from public and private schools differ in the amount of time spent in social networks. In addition, students indicated using social networks to chat, specially, with family and friends already known. In this study, it's understood that adolescents considered social networks as a place where can flow information and that caution is require to navigate in the cyber universe.

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“…In Europe, the roots of research into IA began with the publication of Griffiths' (1995a) paper on 'technological addictions' that prompted publications on both IA (Griffiths, 1995b;1996a) and specific online addictions such as Internet gambling addiction (Griffiths, 1996b). In addition to the work of Young and Griffiths, the first empirical studies started to appear, including prevalence surveys with self-selected samples, case studies, explorations of psychosocial and psychiatric correlates of IA, and psychometric validation of instruments assessing IA (e.g., Black, Belsare & Schlosser, 1999;Brenner, 1997;Chou, 2001;Kubey, Lavin & Barrows, 2001, Lavin, Marvin, McLarney et al, 1999Leon & Rotunda, 2000;Morahan-Martin & Schumacher, 2000;Pratarelli, Browne & Johnson, 1999;Scherer, 1997;Shapira, Goldsmith, Keck et al, 2000;Treuer, Fabian & Furedi, 2001;Tsai & Lin, 2001;Xuanhui & Gonggu, 2001). …”

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“…Notwithstanding this, early case study reports appeared to identify a small number of cases who seemed to be addicted to the Internet itself (e.g., Griffiths, 1996;2000b;Leon & Rotunda, 2000;Young, 1996). These were typically individuals that used Internet chat rooms -an activity that they would not engage in anywhere except on the Internet.…”

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The evolution of Internet addiction: A global perspective

Griffiths

Kuss

Billieux

et al. 2016

Addictive Behaviors

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105

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Kimberly Young's early work on Internet addiction (IA) has been pioneering and her early writings on the topic inspired many others to carry out research in the area. Young's (2015) recent paper on the 'evolution of Internet addiction' featured very little European research, and did not consider the main international evidence that has contributed to our current knowledge about the conceptualization, epidemiology, etiology, and course of Internet-related disorders. This short commentary paper elaborates on important literature omitted by Young that the present authors believe may be of use to researchers. We also address statements made in Young's (2015) commentary that are incorrect (and therefore misleading) and not systematically substantiated by empirical evidence.

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Contrasting Case Studies of Frequent Internet Use

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‘Internet Addiction’: A Critical Review

‘Internet Addiction’: A Critical Review

Padrões de Uso e Motivos para Envolvimento em Redes Sociais Virtuais na Adolescência

The evolution of Internet addiction: A global perspective

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